BPI Wealth Singapore: A new gateway for global Filipino investors

The Bank of the Philippine Islands marked a new milestone last Oct. 6 with the opening of BPI Wealth Singapore, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank, right at the heart of Marina Bay.

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The launch represents BPI’s continued expansion in Asia and its commitment to providing Filipino and regional clients access to one of the world’s most dynamic financial centers.

A milestone in BPI’s legacy The launch of BPI Wealth Singapore gathered distinguished guests from the Philippines and Singapore, including His Excellency Medardo Macaraig, Ambassador of the Philippines to Singapore, and Phua Wee Ling, executive director at the Monetary Authority of Singapore. They were joined by Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, chairman of BPI; Lim Chow Kiat, chairman of the Wealth Management Institute; Jose Teodoro “TG” Limcaoco, president and CEO of BPI; Maria Theresa D. Marcial, deputy chairman of BPI Wealth Singapore and president and CEO of BPI Wealth; Janet Guat Har Ang, board director; and Christmas Sevilla, CEO of BPI Wealth Singapore.

“As the first bank in the Philippines and the oldest in Southeast Asia, BPI’s nearly 175 years of history have been built on trust and stewardship,” said Limcaoco. “This new office is a bridge—connecting the Philippines and Singapore, our clients to global markets, and our heritage to the future.”