BPI wins eight awards as its 175th year frames BPI stock

Published on 10/20/2026 at 03:02 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

BPI won eight awards on October 12, 2026, including Best SME Bank for the 13th time in 20 years. BPI stock reflects 175 years.

Banking recognition and growth

BPI earned eight awards on October 12, 2026, including its 13th Best SME Bank honor in 20 years.
BPI Wealth reported PHP 2.06 trillion in assets under management at the end of June, compared with PHP 1.95 trillion at the end of March.
BPI Wealth projected 17 to 18 percent AUM growth for 2026.

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BPI (PHY0967S1694) earned eight awards at the Alpha Southeast Asia Awards 2026 on October 12, 2026, including Best SME Bank in the Philippines for the 13th time in 20 years. Context.ph reported that BPI Wealth also secured four awards, while BPI Capital was named Best Equity House.

Recognition spans four businesses

The awards highlight BPI's reach beyond traditional lending. Business Banking was recognized for its digital platform and expanded SME financing, BPI Capital was credited with leading deals including the PHP 34.3 billion Maynilad IPO, and Global Markets received two awards for treasury and foreign-exchange leadership, according to Context.ph. BPI President and CEO Jose Teodoro Limcaoco said the bank was marking its 175th year.

Three milestones shape the story

On October 7, 2026, GMA News reported that BPI Wealth reduced its 2026 AUM growth outlook to 17 to 18 percent from 20 percent. On October 8, 2026, Philstar.com reported PHP 2.06 trillion in AUM at the end of June, compared with PHP 1.95 trillion at the end of March. On October 12, 2026, BPI announced its eight award wins through coverage by Context.ph.

What does the 17 percent outlook mean?

The lower growth range places greater weight on the quality and mix of assets rather than expansion alone. Philstar.com said demand was strongest for fixed-income products and diversified global funds, while BPI Wealth served 1.5 million customers. The combination of PHP 2.06 trillion in June AUM and the 17 to 18 percent full-year outlook gives investors a concrete measure of the unit's expansion.

Dates for wealth initiatives

BPI Wealth's Wealth Wellness Month is scheduled for October 2026, according to BPI. The program is in its third year and includes sessions on retirement planning, trusts, employee benefits and global investing.

Listing and investor context

BPI's common shares are listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange, and the bank's investor-relations page presents financial statements, investor presentations and shareholder information. The listing and the bank's 175th anniversary provide the market context for the latest recognition, while the wealth-management figures offer a measurable operating focus.