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Ty-led Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. has removed the maintaining balance requirement for its eSavings account, a move to ease worries of depositors on getting penalties when balances fall below the required amount.

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GTCAP earnings softened as Toyota and Federal Land weighed, while MBT and MPIC cushioned results.

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Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. booked a higher profit in the first quarter as stronger margins and steady loan growth offset weaker trading gains, higher provisions and rising operating expenses.

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Metrobank brings back its Goals Made Real promo, which runs until May 29.

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Ty-led Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. (Metrobank) has doubled the daily transfer limit for InstaPay transactions to P100,000 beginning April 22, in a move aimed at giving clients greater flexibility in managing everyday financial needs.

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Moneygurado positions financial mindfulness as a practical mindset.

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Learn about actions designed to strengthen control over their finances in a volatile environment.

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Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. has closed the public offer of its peso-denominated bonds ahead of schedule, after drawing strong demand from both institutional and retail investors.

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Metropolitan Bank and  Trust Co. is planning to issue its first ASEAN Sustainability peso-denominated fixed-rate bonds worth at least P5 billion, as the bank seeks to diversify its funding sources and support lending activities.

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Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) booked another record year in 2025, posting a net income of P49.7 billion on the back of steady loan growth, resilient margins and strong trading gains.

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Ty-led Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. has removed the maintaining balance requirement for its eSavings account, a move to ease worries of depositors on getting penalties when balances fall below the required amount.

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Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. booked a higher profit in the first quarter as stronger margins and steady loan growth offset weaker trading gains, higher provisions and rising operating expenses.

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Ty-led Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. (Metrobank) has doubled the daily transfer limit for InstaPay transactions to P100,000 beginning April 22, in a move aimed at giving clients greater flexibility in managing everyday financial needs.

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Moneygurado positions financial mindfulness as a practical mindset.

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Learn about actions designed to strengthen control over their finances in a volatile environment.

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Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. has closed the public offer of its peso-denominated bonds ahead of schedule, after drawing strong demand from both institutional and retail investors.

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Metropolitan Bank and  Trust Co. is planning to issue its first ASEAN Sustainability peso-denominated fixed-rate bonds worth at least P5 billion, as the bank seeks to diversify its funding sources and support lending activities.

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Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) booked another record year in 2025, posting a net income of P49.7 billion on the back of steady loan growth, resilient margins and strong trading gains.

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