{
  "id": 15235488,
  "title": "Metrobank recognized for local, global bonds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/metrobank-recognized-for-local-global-bonds",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-17T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Philippine Star Business",
    "slug": "philippine-star-business",
    "url": "https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/18/2563880/metrobank-recognized-local-global-bonds"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Metrobank, a top Philippine bank, has been named the leading institution in local currency bonds and G3 bonds in the 2026 Asset Benchmark Research Awards. This achievement highlights the bank's extensive experience in fixed-income assets, encompassing both peso-denominated and globally issued debt instruments. Metrobank's Trust Banking Group members also received individual awards, further solidifying the bank's leadership in the fixed-income market. Head of Metrobank Investment Services Division, Ginny Pecaña, received recognition for her astuteness in the Local Currency Bonds category. Additionally, Investment Execution Officers Ivy May Mamauag, Mia Santiago, and Seth Gamboa were acknowledged in the Trading category for Local Currency Bonds, with Mamauag and Santiago securing top positions in the Best in Trading category for G3 Bonds. Metrobank Financial Markets Sector head Toto Tansingco emphasized the bank's dedication to advancing the fixed-income market in the Philippines, stating that the awards reflect the firm's commitment to professionalism, integrity, and navigating diverse market conditions. The Asset Benchmark Research Awards, an annual event by The Asset, honor the region's leading financial institutions and outstanding market professionals in sales, trading, and portfolio management.",
  "summary": "Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. ranked first among Philippine banks and securities firms in both the Local Currency Bonds and G3 Bonds categories of The Asset Benchmark Research Awards 2026, affirming its strength across domestic and international bond markets.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}