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Expert-led sessions to help clients
navigate opportunities in a fast‑shifting economic landscape
In line with its commitment to empower clients with insights that fuel informed
and confident decision making, East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) hosted
a series of curated events in Pampanga and Metro Manila to usher in the Year of
the Fire Horse with a forward-looking economic outlook for 2026.
The sessions brought together clients from the bank’s
Retail, Priority, and Corporate Banking, offering exclusive insights from
experts to help them navigate the year ahead with confidence, enhance their
wealth management plans, and support their long‑term financial well‑being.
The gatherings featured economist and University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) professor Dr. Bernardo Villegas, who outlined emerging opportunities amid shifting local and global market conditions. He emphasized that despite a dynamic environment, the Philippines is poised for moderate yet steady growth.
“While we celebrate today, we remain mindful of the
fast-paced economic landscape. The local and global markets continue to move
quickly, but EastWest stands as a steady anchor, anticipating these shifts to
ensure our clients and communities remain on a path of progress,” said EastWest
Bank President Jackie S. Fernandez.
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Further underscoring this commitment, EastWest announced its
strategic partnership with UA&P for the Economic Watch newsletter, a
curated source of market insights and trends designed to guide clients in
navigating key financial decisions throughout the year.
To complement the economic outlook, feng shui expert Master
Patrick Fernandez shared guidance on how clients can harness the vibrant,
fast-moving energy of the Year of the Fire Horse.
“At EastWest, we believe that being a trusted partner means
providing the foresight you need to act with confidence, especially in a year
defined by such high energy and rapid momentum,” said EastWest Senior
Executive Vice President & Financial Markets and Wealth Management Head
Raffy Algarra. “Whether through our Economic Watch newsletter
or our evolving suite of services, we are dedicated to helping you renew your
goals and strengthen your path forward.”
EastWest recently strengthened its wealth management leadership with accolades from the 2025 Global Private Banking Innovation Awards: Outstanding Client Experience in Wealth Management award for its affluent banking segment EastWest Priority, and Best Discretionary & Advisory Service Offering for its Trust and Asset Management Group. These recognitions reflect EastWest’s commitment to delivering trusted, high quality financial guidance to its clients.
About
East West Banking Corporation:
East West
Banking Corporation (EastWest) is a Filipino-owned universal bank. EastWest is
a subsidiary of Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC), one of the country’s
leading conglomerates with a diverse range of interests including real estate,
banking, hospitality & tourism, infrastructure power generation, and sugar.
It is not affiliated with any foreign financial institution which may bear the
same name. For more information, visit www.eastwestbanker.com.
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