Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) Philippines was recently recognized as “Best in Foreign Market Coverage” (First Place) at the 2023 Fund Managers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (FMAP) Awards.
Maro Toni Bautista (2nd from left), Standard Chartered Bank’s Director, Head of Financial Markets and Financial Institution Sales, together with other bank executives during the Fund Managers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (FMAP) Awards in 2023
This is the second consecutive year that the bank received this esteemed recognition, which highlights its commitment to continue providing world-class banking services across its markets and in the Philippines.
The bank also won Best Fixed Income Salesperson (First Place) for the fourth consecutive year for Mari Toni Bautista, Standard Chartered Bank’s Director, Head of Financial Markets and Financial Institution Sales.
“We are thankful to the FMAP for the recognition and confidence in our capabilities. This award highlights our commitment to serve our clients as we keep up with the changing markets,” Bautista said.
The FMAP Awards honors the best analysts, economists, traders, and salespeople as chosen by its member institutions for both the fixed-income and equities markets.
Since 2001, it has been recognizing exemplary performance of tasks that aid the decision-making of the fund managers and contribute to their own track record of performance as fund managers.
About the Fund Managers Association of the Philippines
The Fund Managers Association of the Philippines (FMAP) is composed of local equity and fixed-income fund managers with the primary mission of helping uplift the investing public economically through professional fund management that adheres to ethical standards and recognized practices globally.
It is also envisioned as a catalyst of change through the continuous education of its members and efforts to foster solidarity among the different investment sectors, to uphold the best interests of the investing public. Established in April 1997, its primary goal is to foster the development of both capital and financial markets, specifically the fund management industry.
The FMAP also aims to:
- Contribute to the formulation of policies and guidelines of regulatory agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Insurance Commission (IC) aimed at increasing efficiency and effectiveness of the fund management industry;
- Collaborate with government agencies and other organizations in the consideration or amendment of laws affecting the industry; and
- Educate by way of seminars and other forms of propagating information in the interest of members and the general public.
About Standard Chartered Bank
Standard Chartered Bank is currently the leading international banking group, with a presence in 52 of the world’s most dynamic markets.
Its purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through its unique diversity, and its heritage and values are expressed in its brand promise — “Here for good.”
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