BDO helps govt raise P585B thru RTB 

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The 30thctranche of retail treasury bonds (RTB 30) has successfully raised an impressive P584.9 billion as banking giant Banco de Oro Unibank (BDO) made it accessible to investors through convenient over-the-counter placements in its branches.

Earmarked to fuel the government’s vital projects in agriculture, infrastructure, education, and healthcare, the offer period for RTB 30 concluded on February 28 with a maturity date set five years from the said date.

BDO served as joint issue manager for RTB 30. With a minimum investment of P5,000, investors can enjoy higher returns compared to traditional savings or time deposits. RTB 30 offered a lucrative five-year tenor investment boasting a gross interest rate of 6.25 percent per annum, disbursed quarterly until its 2029 maturity.

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RTB 30 presented a prime opportunity for small investors to incrementally grow their wealth through an affordable, secure, and accessible investment avenue, simultaneously contributing to the nation’s development by bolstering funding for crucial government projects.

BDO and its investment banking arm, BDO Capital & Investment Corp. have been instrumental in facilitating the sale of RTBs since its inception in 2001.

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