Founded in 1851, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is the first bank in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia. As a universal bank, BPI provides a comprehensive range of financial services to a diverse client base of retail and corporate customers. Its services include consumer banking and lending, asset management, payments, insurance, securities brokerage and distribution, foreign exchange, and corporate and investment banking. BPI is a member of the Ayala Group, one of the largest and most diversified conglomerates in the Philippines, and is committed to promoting financial inclusion and sustainable development.