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Metrobank hikes loan-loss reserves to P14 B

May 30, 2000 - 12:00am

After acquiring three banks (Solidbank, Philbank and AsianBank) the Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co.

Business

Global buys P2.2-B shares of Philbank

By Rocel Felix | April 26, 2000 - 12:00am

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a P2.2-billion special block sale of Philippine Banking Corp. (PhilBank) shares by parent firm Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. (Metrobank). The buyer...

Business

Metrobank investment arm plans to go public

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | April 6, 2000 - 12:00am

The First Metro Investment Corp. (FMIC), the investment arm of the Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co.

Business