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Metrobank income up 27% to P22 billion in 2019

By Lawrence Agcaoili | February 21, 2020 - 12:00am

Earnings of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. jumped by 27.5 percent to P28.06 billion last year from P22.01 billion in 2018 amid the consistent improvement in operating revenues.

Business

Metrobank H1 profit up 18% to P13 B

By Lawrence Agcaoili | July 26, 2019 - 12:00am

Earnings of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) increased by 18 percent to P13 billion in the first half from P11 billion...

Business

Foreign direct investments

By Antolin dela Cerna | February 1, 2016 - 9:00am

Unsa man ning Foreign direct investments kon FDI?

Banat Opinyon

Metrobank to redeem $125-M hybrid bonds

By Lawrence Agcaoili | December 23, 2015 - 9:00am

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. is set to redeem $125 million worth of hybrid bonds in February next year as these do not apply as capital under Basel III regulations.

Business

PLDT borrows P5 B from Metrobank

By Lawrence Agcaoili | October 13, 2015 - 10:00am

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) has extended a P5 billion loan to Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (...

Business

Metrobank Card Corporation unveils Yazz card at 30th-anniversary celebration

August 31, 2015 - 12:00am

Metrobank Card Corporation (MCC), one of the most trusted and pioneering financial institutions in the Philippines, recently...

Lifestyle Business

Metrobank earnings jump 30%

By Lawrence Agcaoili | August 11, 2015 - 10:00am

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co., the banking arm of taipan George SK Ty reported a 30 percent jump in core earnings in the first half on the back of double-digit growth in both loans and deposits, stronger contributions...

Business

Ty family welcomes SEA finance ministers to their home

June 9, 2014 - 12:00am

A silver sky, the vibrant hues of a floral summer garden, and sumptuous fare — this was the backdrop that welcomed ASEAN...

Lifestyle Business

Metrobank partners with Japanese regional banks

June 3, 2014 - 12:00am

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) has strengthened its foothold in the Japanese SME market following a series of meetings in Japan led by Metrobank president Fabian Dee.

Banking

Metrobank putting up more branches for Asean integration

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | January 21, 2014 - 12:00am

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank), the banking arm of the Ty family, is pursuing its branch expansion this year to further strengthen its local presence in preparation for the integration of the ASEAN...

Business