Metrobank clinches top honors for the 11th straight year at the 2026 PDS Annual Awards

Metrobank Financial Markets Sector executives receive top honors at the PDS Annual Awards
L-R: Metrobank Head of Treasury Group, John Christopher Lu; Metrobank OIC Head of Local Currency Trading Department, Kyle Peralta; Metrobank Head of Investment Distribution, Chorie Chan; Metrobank Desk Head Local Corporate Credits, Bernice Nobleza; Metrobank Financial Markets Sector Deputy Head, Jikee Reyes, Metrobank Financial Markets Sector Head, Toto Tansingco, Metrobank Head of Rates and Credits Division, Kathryn Abes; Metrobank Head of Securities Brokering Department, April De Leon; Metrobank Head of Client Solutions Division, Paolo Narciso; Metrobank Head of South Metro Investment Distribution, Marbie Ann Castillo

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) once again earned top honors at the Philippine Dealing System (PDS) Annual Awards, held on March 26, 2026 at the Makati Diamond Hotel, underscoring its sustained leadership in financial markets.

For the 11th consecutive year, Metrobank received the prestigious Cesar E.A. Virata Award, the highest distinction conferred by PDS to a bank for excellence in fixed-income securities trading. The milestone marks the longest winning streak by any bank, reflecting Metrobank's consistent strength in trading, distribution, and market-making.

Metrobank is further recognized across several key categories, including: Top Fixed Income Dealing Participant; Top Corporate Securities Market Maker; Top Dealing Participant for Corporate Securities; and Top 5 Fixed Income Brokering Participant (5th place).

These latest awards celebrate more than six decades of Metrobank's service excellence, reinforcing its role as a trusted financial partner. In line with its "You're in Good Hands" promise, the bank continues to deliver a full suite of financial solutions, from retail and commercial financing, to treasury and investment products, designed to support Filipinos across different life stages and economic conditions. 

“We humbly accept this recognition as a reflection of what we have worked hard to build over the years. More than strong business performance, it speaks to the integrity, discipline, teamwork, and customer trust that continue to guide us, as well as the close collaboration across among our teams, from frontliners to support functions, who make this possible,” said Jikee Reyes, Deputy Head of Metrobank Financial Markets Sector.  

“This recognition is particularly meaningful as it comes at a time of heightened market uncertainty. It reinforces our responsibility, as market participants, to remain steady and disciplined, helping ensure that markets continue to function in an orderly and responsible manner. We remain committed to navigating these conditions with resilience, and to upholding the trust placed in us by our clients, regulators, and the broader investing community,” she added. 

Metrobank’s Financial Markets Sector has consistently demonstrated its expertise in securities trading, as well as investment and wealth management, earning recognition year after year from government institutions and both local and international award-giving bodies. The bank has also built a strong track record of accolades, reinforcing its reputation for strength, stability, and reliability. It has been named the country’s strongest bank by The Asian Banker for five consecutive years. 

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