PNB Securities, Inc. (PNBSI) formally entered into a strategic partnership with Manulife Investment Management and Trust Corporation (Manulife Investments Philippines) through a contract signing held at PNB Securities’ office at PSE Tower, Bonifacio Global City.
This marks a significant milestone for PNBSI, in collaboration with PNB Wealth Management, as it expands its investment product suite with the distribution of Unit Investment Trust Funds (UITFs) offered by Manulife Investments Philippines. This initiative strengthens the Bank’s commitment to providing clients with diversified and globally managed investment solutions.
Powered by local expertise and global resources, Manulife Investments Philippines provides a diverse range of UITFs, including income-paying solutions that aim to generate recurring income while capturing long-term capital growth opportunities across a wide spectrum of asset classes.
“This partnership reinforces our strategic focus on enhancing our investment solutions and creating long-term value for our clients,” said PNB Securities President Manuel Lisbona. “By collaborating with Manulife Investments Philippines, we are broadening our product suite and strengthening our role as a key player in the wealth management market.”
Manulife Investments is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Manulife Philippines. The Company acquired its trust and other fiduciary business license from the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas in 2017 and started operations in September 2017. It is the first trust corporation in the Philippines that is backed by a leading multinational financial services group.
“Our strategic partnership with PNB Securities reflects a shared commitment to broaden investment choices that deliver enduring value for investors,” said Manulife Investments Philippines President and Chief Executive Officer Aira Gaspar. “We’re excited to provide PNB Wealth Management clients access to our differentiated suite of UITFs, enabling them to tap into our global investment capabilities and benefit from the disciplined investment management approach that Manulife Investment Management is known for.”
Senior executives from PNB and PNBSI highlighted that the partnership aligns with the broader strategy of strengthening wealth management and responding to the growing demand for professionally managed investment products.
The collaboration reflects both institutions’ shared goal of promoting long-term wealth creation and providing clients with access to high-quality investment solutions backed by strong governance and expertise.
