2022 November – BDO Trust and Investments Group (BDO Trust) wins the Asset Management Award for the 5th straight year at The Asset Triple A Sustainable Investing Awards. 

BDO Trust continues to demonstrate its leadership in product and service innovation through constant improvements on its investment offerings such as the BDO Pension 360, a new take on corporate pension fund management. Known as an industry first, BDO Pension 360 is a comprehensive corporate retirement plan solution designed to help companies fulfill retirement benefit obligations efficiently while encouraging loyalty from employees and improving their talent recruitment and retention outcomes.

Another newly created product is BDO Money Manager, designed to help retail clients develop a well-diversified portfolio to reach their long term investment goals. Enhancements are also being carried out to enable customers have full mobile access on BDO UITF (Unit Investment Trust Funds) and PERA (Personal Equity and Retirement Account), with BDO Easy Investment Plan (EIP) capabilities for all UITF products, and a full-service Invest Online functionality for smoother transactions.

These technology-driven initiatives aim to give customers an easy and accessible investment platform which also supports BDO’s sustainability efforts in reducing carbon footprint. While BDO Invest Online and BDO Mobile Banking offer convenience, BDO Trust continues to leverage on BDO’s vast network and reach with more than 1,500 branches nationwide.

“Our clients are at the center of what we do and we consistently find ways to achieve their business goals. I am truly proud of my diligent and persevering team who continues to deliver for the past 5 years and enhance customer journeys,” said Rafael G. Ayuste Jr., Senior Vice President and Head of BDO Trust.

The Asset Triple A Awards recognize companies that have established a comprehensive platform for investing across various asset classes and servicing the needs of institutional, corporate and retail clients. They have consistently shown exceptional performance and set the tone for innovation and industry practice including ESG (environmental, social and governance) integration.

The Asset Awards judges use highly stringent criteria which include client feedback, testimonials and information gathered during the review period.  Whenever possible, The Asset editorial team also conducts confidential teleconferences and meetings with clients.

Apart from The Asset Awards, BDO Trust has received multiple recognitions internationally from various prestigious publications such as Alpha Southeast Asia Awards, Reader’s Digest Asia, World Finance, and Asian Banking & Finance.

Five-Time Awardee. Rafael G. Ayuste, Jr., Sr. Vice President and Head, BDO Trust & Investments Group, holds BDO’s The Asset Management Company of the Year Award.

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