From left: Maria Teresa Velasco, PNB First Senior Vice President, Deputy Head of Global Banking and Markets Sector, and Head of Wealth Management Group; Manuel Lisbona, President of PNB Securities, Inc.; Aira Gaspar, President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Investments Philippines; and Zedric Matubis, Wealth Sales Head of Manulife Investments Philippines, during the contract signing ceremony formalizing the strategic partnership between PNB Securities and Manulife Investments Philippines at PSE Tower, Bonifacio Global City.
PNB Securities, Inc. (PNBSI) has entered into a strategic partnership with Manulife Investment Management and Trust Corporation (Manulife Investments Philippines) to broaden its investment product portfolio and enhance wealth management services for clients.
The agreement enables PNBSI, in collaboration with PNB Wealth Management, to distribute Unit Investment Trust Funds (UITFs) managed by Manulife Investments Philippines. The move provides investors with access to professionally managed investment products backed by Manulife’s global investment network and local market expertise.
Through the partnership, clients can access a range of UITFs designed to offer diversified exposure across multiple asset classes, including income-generating investment solutions and long-term growth opportunities. The initiative reflects the increasing demand for managed investment products as investors seek more sophisticated wealth-building options.
PNBSI said the collaboration supports its strategy of expanding investment solutions and delivering greater value to clients through a broader suite of financial products. Meanwhile, Manulife Investments Philippines highlighted the partnership as an opportunity to extend access to its global investment capabilities and disciplined portfolio management approach.
The alliance underscores a growing trend in the financial services industry, where banks, investment firms, and wealth management providers are leveraging strategic partnerships to offer clients a wider selection of investment products and enhanced financial planning opportunities.
By combining PNB’s wealth management network with Manulife’s investment expertise, the partnership aims to support long-term wealth creation while providing investors with access to diversified, professionally managed funds.
