Village Connect
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has once again solidified its reputation as the country’s leading financial institution after clinching three major recognitions at the 2025 Euromoney Awards for Excellence. The bank was named Best Bank in the Philippines, Best Bank for SMEs, and Best Investment Bank for ECM, affirming its role as a trailblazer in customer-focused, inclusive, and sustainable banking.
For BPI President and CEO TG Limcaoco, the wins are not just about prestige but about the bank’s deeper mission. “These awards reflect not just BPI’s work, but also the trust of our clients and communities. Our commitment is to keep building solutions that help families thrive, for businesses to further grow, and for the Philippine economy to become stronger and more sustainable,” he said.
Now in its 30th year, Euromoney’s annual awards remain one of the most competitive benchmarks in global banking, recognizing financial institutions that embody excellence, innovation, and leadership.
BPI’s journey to being named Best Bank in the Philippines stems from its strong push for financial inclusion and digital transformation. In 2024, the bank welcomed 5 million new clients, many onboarded digitally through simplified account openings and third-party platforms. It also brought formal banking services to underserved communities by offering products such as teachers’ loans, motorcycle loans, and instant credit lines for small businesses. This customer-first strategy helped BPI post a record ₱62.0 billion net income in 2024, up 20% year-on-year.
The recognition as Best Bank for SMEs highlights BPI’s focus on empowering small and medium enterprises. Through Business Banking and Ka-Negosyo solutions like SME Loans and Ready Loans, the bank continues to provide convenient financing tools. Its Ka-Negosyo On the Go digital platform and BPI BizLink online service further simplify transactions for entrepreneurs.
Meanwhile, BPI Capital Corporation’s leadership in Equity Capital Markets earned the bank the title of Best Investment Bank for ECM. Despite volatile global conditions, BPI completed nine equity capital market transactions worth over USD350 million in 2024, including landmark deals with Cebu Landmasters, Robinsons Land, and Filinvest Land.
With these achievements, BPI not only celebrates recognition from a global stage but also reaffirms its role as a driver of financial progress for both individuals and businesses in the Philippines.
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