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The Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. (PDS Group) successfully held its 21st PDS Annual Awards Night on 26 March 2026 at the Makati Diamond Residences, bringing together key stakeholders and participants in the Philippine Capital Markets to recognize exceptional performance and contributions in 2025.
The annual event continues to serve as a platform to honor institutions that have demonstrated excellence in performance, leadership, innovation, and overall contribution to the development of the country’s capital market ecosystem.
Metrobank Named Best Securities House
A key highlight of the evening was the recognition of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company, which received the Cesar E.A. Virata Award as the Best Securities House for 2025 (Bank Category). This prestigious award underscores Metrobank’s strong presence and sustained leadership in the securities market.
Celebrating NASBI Member Achievements
As a partner in advancing the Philippine Capital Markets, the National Association of Securities Broker Salesmen Inc. (NASBI) proudly celebrates the achievements of this year’s awardees. These recognitions reflect collective efforts of institutions and professionals committed to elevating industry standards.
NASBI likewise acknowledges the outstanding performance of its member-represented institutions across key award categories.
(For full list of awardees across all categories, please refer to the image posted in the gallery section from PDS Group.)
Depository Awards
• BDO Securities Corporation - Top 2 Equity Depository Brokering Participants
• BDO Securities Corporation – Top Depository NoCD Participant (Peso Fixed Income)
Custody and Settlement Awards
• The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited - Top Custody House
• Sterling Bank of Asia, Inc. - Top RTS Participant
• Top 5 Fixed-Income Cash Settlement Banks:
o BDO Unibank, Inc – 1st
o Security Bank Corporation – 2nd
o Union Bank of the Philippines – 3rd
o Bank of Commerce – 4th
o Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation – 5th
Fixed-Income Awards
• BDO Unibank, Inc. stood out as a key player, earning multiple recognitions including:
o Top Brokering Participant for Corporate Securities
o Issuer of the Largest Single Bond Issuance
o Issuer of the Largest PHP-denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bond
o Top Traded Corporate Bond Issue of the Year
Other notable awards include:
• Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company - Top Dealing Participant for Corporate Securities
• BPI Capital Corporation - Top 1 Corporate Issue Managers/Arrangers (Investment House Category)
• Top Corporate Issue Managers/Arrangers (Bank Category):
o Standard Chartered Bank – 2nd
o Bank of Commerce – 4th
o East West Banking Corporation – 5th
• Top Corporate Securities Market Makers:
o Metrobank – 1st
o China Banking Corporation – 2nd
o Security Bank Corporation – 3rd
o BDO Unibank – 5th
• Top Fixed-Income Brokering Participants:
o Philippine National Bank – 1st
o Bank of the Philippine Islands – 2nd
o China Banking Corporation – 3rd
o Security Bank Corporation – 4th
o Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company – 5th
• China Banking Corporation - Top Brokering Participant for Retail Transactions
• Top Fixed-Income Dealing Participants:
o Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company – 1st
o BDO Unibank Inc – 2nd
o Bank of the Philippine Islands – 3rd
o China Banking Corporation – 4th
The PDS Annual Awards Night highlights the collaborative efforts of market participants in strengthening the Philippine financial system. NASBI commends all awardees for their unwavering commitment to professionalism, innovation, and market integrity, which are vital in strengthening investor confidence and sustaining industry growth.
By recognizing excellence across multiple sectors, the event reinforces the importance of innovation, integrity, and performance in driving sustainable growth in the capital markets.