The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) announced on Friday the opening of BPI Wealth in Marina Bay, Singapore, marking a significant step in the bank’s regional expansion across Asia.
The new Singapore office, a wholly-owned subsidiary, reflects BPI’s ambition to grow with its clients into a wider global market, according to the bank.
“Singapore is where next-generation wealth conversations are happening,” said BPI chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala.
“To serve our clients well, and to serve them for generations, we must be present in this ecosystem. By being here, we reinforce our ability to connect the Philippines to the region, and to the world,” Zobel de Ayala said.
The launch comes as BPI approaches its 175th anniversary in 2026, reaffirming its commitment to bridging the Philippines and the world.
“As the first bank in the Philippines and the oldest in Southeast Asia, BPI’s nearly 175 years of history have been built on trust and stewardship,” said BPI president and chief executive Jose Teodoro Limcaoco.
“This new office is a bridge—connecting the Philippines and Singapore, our clients to global markets, and our heritage to the future,” he said.
