FOR the second year in a row, BDO Private Bank was named the Best Private Bank in the Philippines by The Asset magazine's Annual Triple A Investment Awards 2010.

BDO Private Bank, a subsidiary of Banco De Oro Unibank, Inc., is the only domestic bank in the Philippines providing expert and professional private banking services. It is solely focused on giving comprehensive wealth management services to the country's high net worth and modern affluent markets.

BDO Private Bank, which falls under the Wealth Management category, was cited on its broad-based wealth management franchise; an interesting array of investment products; and strong support to clients in managing their wealth.

The Asset Triple A Investment Awards is Asia's defining recognition for excellence in the industry. The awards process adopted a rigorous approach to the selection of the best banks and institutions in each category. Point scores for both quantitative and qualitative factors were combined in the determination of the winners.

The Asset is the leading finance publication for Asian corporates and global investors active in the region, and is internationally recognized for providing both analysis and insight into the best practice and strategies of Asia's financial decision makers.