First Metro Securities Brokerage Corp. (FirstMetroSec), a subsidiary of Metrobank Group’s First Metro Investment Corp., has been recognized as a market player that makes investing a “positive and rewarding experience”.
In a statement, FirstMetroSec announced it has received recognition for its operational excellence and innovation from UK-based financial publications Global Economics and Global Business Outlook.
The company said its FundsMart which is an online funds supermarket, has demonstrated the company’s “advocacy to making investments accessible to all Filipinos.”
With a minimum investment of just P1,000, it said “anyone can start investing in peso- and dollar-denominated mutual funds and Unit Investment Trust Funds.”
FirstMetroSec was awarded the Best Stock Brokerage House and Most Innovative Online Broker at the Global Economics Awards 2023.
“These awards recognize outstanding market players in their respective industries and highlight companies that have demonstrated dedication to fostering a positive work culture while contributing to regional and global economies,” said the company.
FirstMetroSec also won Best Online Trading Platform and Most Innovative Brokerage House at the Global Business Outlook (GBO) Awards 2023.
“These awards from Global Economics and Global Business Outlook underscore the company's commitment to making investing a positive and rewarding experience through its advanced and user-friendly trading platforms,” it added.
Last July, FirstMetroSec for the six time in a row, again received the International Finance Awards 2023 for its Best Online Trading Platform and Best Online Broker.
FirstMetroSec was first established in 1994 and has since become a major player in the local stock market.