SMIC Is Phl's Best In Corporate Governance

A Hong Kong-based finance magazine has recognized SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) as the best Philippine company for corporate governance, as investors showed their trust and confidence in the parent of the SM Group.

- —Elijah Felice Rosales

SMIC has emerged as the top company from the Philippines in the 15th Annual Institutional Investor Poll conducted by Hong Kong-based Alpha Southeast Asia.

The Sy-led company earned the title of Strongest Adherence to Corporate Governance, marking its 10th win in the category that was judged by analysts and investors in Southeast Asia.

Apart from this, SMIC won in other categories, including the Most Organized Investor Relations, a distinction it has now won for 14 years in a row. It also earned recognition for Best Senior Management IR Support, Most Consistent Dividend Policy and Most Improved IR.