PNB scores double win at the Asset Benchmark Research Awards 2024

From left to right: PNB Investment and Execution Department Head Albert R. Hampton, PNB President Florido P. Casuela and PNB Trust Banking Group Head and Chief Trust Officer Jiah R. Santos.

Philippine National Bank (PSE: PNB) received two awards at the prestigious Asset Benchmark Research (ABR) Awards 2024 held last November 7 at the Four Seasons Singapore.

The Lucio Tan-led bank was distinguished as “Highly Commended” in the Top Investment Houses for Trust and Investment. This award recognizes PNB’s strategic role in helping clients navigate the ever-evolving financial landscape while providing unparalleled service.

In addition, Albert Joseph Hampton, Head of Investment and Execution Department at PNB Trust Banking Group, was awarded as the 2nd Most Astute Investor under the Portfolio Management category. As one of the acknowledged experts in his group, Hampton has demonstrated a profound understanding of the industry, driving innovative strategies that resonate with PNB’s vision of empowering clients to achieve their financial goals.

“These awards affirm our commitment to deliver top-tier investment and wealth management solutions,” said PNB President Florido P. Casuela. “I congratulate our Trust Banking Group and all the teams that make it possible for PNB to serve clients with the highest standards of excellence.”

The ABR Awards, known for its rigorous standards, celebrate top-performing institutions and individuals shaping Asia’s investment landscape. PNB’s double win is a testament to its capability to deliver impactful investment outcomes while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and integrity.

“We are humbled by this recognition, and we are inspired by the trust and confidence given to us by our investor clients,” said Joy Jasmin Santos, SVP and Trust Banking Group Head at PNB.

PNB has been recognized several times as one of the top Philippine banks that provide clients with valuable insights that help in making sound financial decisions. In 2023, the PNB High Dividend Fund was hailed as one of the best managed funds under the Peso Equity Fund category. Earlier this year, the bank was recognized by the Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2024 as “Best Bank for Investment Research in the Philippines” for the fourth consecutive year.