Bank of the Philippine Islands · Makati, Metro Manila Philippines ·(Pink Sheets: BPHLF)(Philippine: BPI)

Bank of the Philippine Islands is one of that country's largest lenders. The universal bank has more than 800 branches in its homeland, as well as locations in Hong Kong, Italy, and the US. It provides asset management, mutual funds, electronic banking, and brokerage services in addition to standard commercial and consumer deposits, loans, and credit cards. The bank also performs investment banking services such as corporate finance and advisory. Giant Philippine conglomerate Ayala controls the Bank of the Philippine Islands, which sells insurance provided by other Ayala divisions. To read the full description, subscribe now.