Thursday, March 14, 2019

Strong Start for BDO Global Feeder Funds


WHILE BDO Unibank sees the global economy heading for more moderate growth this year, it still makes sense to diversify into global investments and seize opportunities in markets outside the Philippines for growth over the long-term.

Through BDO's Global Feeder Funds, investors can gain access to the US, China, Japan, European and global equity markets. The said Funds started 2019 with very strong returns ranging from 12%-18% in dollar terms as of end February 2019.

Based on fund performance figures published by www.uitf.com, the BDO China Equity Feeder Fund landed the top spot for dollar-denominated global equity funds with its 18.4% return since the start of 2019. The Fund feeds into the BlackRock Global Funds (BGF) China Fund which is primarily invested in a portfolio of equities and equity-related instruments of China-related companies traded both onshore and offshore China.

According to Fritz Ocampo, the chief investment officer of the BDO Trust and Investments Group, the rally in the Chinese stock market this year is due to improving sentiment toward China as its policy environment become more supportive and concerns on the trade war has eased.


BDO currently manages six US dollar-denominated global feeder funds. All six funds found its way to the top 10 dollar-denominated equity UITFs in the country, including its newly-launched fund, the BDO Global Equity Index Feeder Fund at rank 3.

“We continue to expand the range of investment choices available to our clients. We have lined up products for launch this year which hopefully will attract client’s interest again in the UITFs which generally took a beating last year due to weak markets,” said Rafael Ayuste, Jr., Trust Officer of BDO.

With over PhP214 billion in assets under management across 27 investment funds, BDO is currently the largest UITF provider in the Philippines with a 37% market share.  The BDO Global Feeder Funds are available for a minimum investment of US$2,000 through the BDO network of more than 1,200 branches and via BDO Invest Online.



About BDO Unibank, Inc.

BDO Unibank, Inc. is a full-service universal bank which provides a wide range of corporate and retail banking services. These services include traditional loan and deposit products, as well as treasury, trust banking, investment banking, private banking, rural banking, cash management, leasing and finance, remittance, insurance, retail cash cards and credit card services. 

BDO has the country’s largest distribution network, with over 1,200 consolidated operating branches and more than 4,000 ATMs nationwide. It also has 24 overseas remittance and representative offices (including full-service branches in Hong Kong and Singapore) in Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

BDO ranked as the largest bank in terms of total assets, loans, deposits and trust funds under management based on published statements of condition as of December 31, 2018. For more information, please visit www.bdo.com.ph. 

BDO Unibank, Inc.
BDO Corporate Center
7899 Makati Avenue
Makati City 0726, Philippines
Tel +63(2) 840-7000

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Saturday, October 7, 2017

iSupport Achieves Milestone With A New Site


Did you know that the fast growing international BPO company iSupport Worldwide shifts into high gear towards further expansion as it reaches another milestone with their new site that will be fully operational at the start of the last quarter of this year?


In this regard, last September 29, officers and employees of iSupport took part in the handover ceremony of their second facility at the 12th floor of Ro14binsons Cyberscape Beta in Ortigas Center, Pasig City.



“Gradually, we are establishing ourselves as one of the most sought-after employers in the industry today. This new facility is the symbol of the best of what all of us can achieve if we work together,” explains Charlie Bognot, Director for Human Resources of iSupport.



Bognot also shared that the company remains committed to helping client’s businesses grow with the wide range of services they offer from voice to non-voice from different fields or industries like finance and accounting, customer service, marketing, sales support, IT, insurance, healthcare, medical, advertising, HR recruitment and more.


Last September 29, officers and employees of iSupport Worldwide, from left, Pacifico “Ping” Juan Candy Poblete, Michael Manaois, Romaness Cornelia, Galeleo Sorita, Grace De Jesus and Ferdinand Diaz Jr. took part in the handover ceremony of their second facility at the 12th floor of Robinsons Cyberscape Beta in Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Get in touch with iSupport today to learn more about its flexible and scalable outsourcing services. Visit their website at www.isupportworldwide.com.




Friday, April 22, 2016

AFFIreveals roadmap for next 5 years SMEs, entrepreneurs urged to thrive by 2020

“It’s the first of its kind, because now, we are moving out of the walls of the seminar room and bringing education right where the action happens,” Mr. Ilao pointed out.

This year, AFFI has also expanded its Executive Committee and created a Leadership Council to get more of the organization’s members involved in its operations. On top of this are plans for roadshows and caravans around the Philippines and some neighboring countries in Asia.



The growing number of millennials and the shift in power towards the youth also takes a huge place in AFFI’s current roadmap with the Education Committee launching a Youth Council Program inside the organization.
“These young people are the future of this country and we can’t just let this opportunity pass without training them to be young entrepreneurs,” shared Mr. Ilao.

But perhaps the highlight of the entire event was the unveiling of the Seal of Entrepreneurship Excellence that will be given to AFFI members as the embodiment of their commitment in the coming years.



“It signifies our vow to push boundaries and challenge our own limitations. That we are not afraid to face competition from both local and international brands. That we are pursuing excellence for our employees, for our partners, and most importantly for ourselves,” said Mr. Ilao.




AFFI was founded in 1997 by Bob Juan of Labandera Ko,Armando Bartolome of GMB, Tony Cruz of Pancit Malabon, Jorge Wieneke and Jose Magsaysay of Potato Corner, Teresa Laurel of Goto King, Pacita Juan of Figaro, and Richie Cuna of Fiorgelato to raise awareness for entrepreneurship in the country and lend support for fellow MSMEs trying to make it in the cutthroat world of business.