Metrobank Trust Adopts Bloomberg Indices to Strengthen Fund Benchmarking and Transparency

Manila – Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank), through its Trust Banking arm, Metrobank Trust Banking Group, has adopted Bloomberg’s Equity and Fixed Income Indices as benchmarks for its Unit Investment Trust Funds (UITFs).

“Availing of Bloomberg’s service allows us to strengthen our fund benchmarking strategy. It also provides greater transparency on our fund’s performance to our clients and helps us to diversify our investment strategies,” said Angelica Reyes, Metrobank Trust Banking Group Head.

This strategic move also allows Metrobank Trust to continue developing market-leading products tailored to evolving client needs, she added.

Metrobank Trust Banking Group provides a range of trust and investment products and services to individual and institutional clients. It has consistently focused on delivering best-in-class service and innovative investment solutions to its valued clients.

“We are pleased to be the partner of choice for Metrobank Trust Banking Group to help strengthen their fund benchmarking and product ideation,” said Ji Zhuang, Head of Indices, Asia-Pacific at Bloomberg. “The high-quality datasets, interoperability and customization capabilities of Bloomberg Indices will enable their investment teams to drive performance and informed decision-making for the long term.”

About Metrobank
Metrobank is the Philippines’ second largest private universal bank that empowers both retail and business clients with customized financial products and services fit to help reach their goals and full potential. It has an extensive consolidated network that spans over 960 domestic branches nationwide, more than 2,200 ATMs, and above 29 foreign branches, subsidiaries, and representative offices. The Bank believes that its robust capital position and balance sheet strength will provide ample support as it navigates through uncertain times. Capital ratios are among the highest in the industry, with total CAR at 16.3% and Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio at 15.6% as of end-June 2025. Consolidated assets stood at PHP3.5 trillion, making it one of the strongest and well-capitalized banks in the country (https://metrobank.com.ph).

About Bloomberg Index Services Limited
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