BDO Unibank Inc., the country’s largest lender controlled by the Sy Group, was awarded by the London-based financial publication The Banker as the Bank of the Year in the Philippines given its “focused approach on bringing the best services and loans to customers.”
The Banker in a statement underscored BDO’s far-reaching retail network, which enables it to serve the unique banking needs of its clients. It also lauded the bank’s financial education program and support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises through its relevant loans, as well as its diverse range of financial services, which cover life insurance and online stock trading.
Beyond banking, BDO was also recognized for getting the approval of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) for integrating sustainable development into its best practices.