Singapore – The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has reached a new milestone with the opening of BPI Wealth Singapore, a wholly owned subsidiary at the heart of Marina Bay.
The launch marks BPI’s expansion across Asia and its commitment to giving Filipino and regional clients access to one of the world’s leading financial centres.
“As the first bank in the Philippines and the oldest in Southeast Asia, BPI’s nearly 175 years of history have been built on trust and stewardship,” said Jose Teodoro “TG” Limcaoco, BPI president and CEO.
“This new office is a bridge—connecting the Philippines and Singapore, our clients to global markets, and our heritage to the future,” he added.
Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, BPI board of directors and Ayala Corporation chairman, added, “Singapore is where next-generation wealth conversations are happening. To serve our clients well, and to serve them for generations, we must be present in this ecosystem. By being here, we reinforce our ability to connect the Philippines to the region, and to the world.”
Designed with Filipino touches, the international space features a timber balustrade recalling heritage homes, custom lighting for flow, and 1851 Wealth, an intimate lounge area for meaningful conversations.
Artworks by Fernando Zóbel, Arturo Luz, and Pacita Abad also bring Filipino character and connect to Singapore’s global art scene in the office.
“True wealth carries history and meaning. Our art collection is part of that story, reminding us that what we preserve and pass on goes beyond capital,” said Maria Theresa D. Marcial, BPI Wealth president and CEO.
BPI’s international footprint also includes BPI Wealth Hong Kong Limited and Bank of the Philippine Islands (Europe) PLC, with its main office and branch in London.
The network is further strengthened by 139 international partnerships, including tie-ups, remittance centres, and representative offices in Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Dubai—serving the evolving needs of overseas Filipinos and global investors alike.
Limcaoco added, “Today, we draw a new line—a line of growth, of trust, and of enduring partnership.”
