Asia’s Golden Icon Awards recognizes SM Investments CEO for financial excellence leadership
In a time when financial leadership is increasingly defined by resilience, innovation, and social impact, Frederic C. DyBuncio, President and CEO of SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments), has been recently honored with the 2025 Asia’s Golden Icon Awards for Asia’s Remarkable Leadership in Financial Excellence.
Alpha Southeast Asia Lauds SM Investments for Strong Corporate Governance
SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments), the parent company of the SM group, has been recognized once again for its excellence in corporate governance, emerging as the top Philippine company in the 15th Annual Institutional Investor Poll conducted by Hong Kong-based Alpha Southeast Asia magazine.
SM’s ‘We’ve Got it All For You’ strategy captures growing Gen Z market
SM Investments Corporation’s (SM Investments) retail arm, SM Retail, Inc., is reaching new consumer markets, particularly the rapidly growing Gen Z demographic. Data from the SM Store, the department store business of SM Retail, reveals a 13% increase in in-store purchases by young shoppers in 2024, signaling a shift in consumer behavior and a rising preference for physical retail experiences.
Independent judgment and meritocracy: Driving growth from the boardroom
In today’s evolving corporate landscape, meritocracy is advancing as an indicator of effective governance, with a focus on qualifications, expertise, and independent judgment to propel organizations forward and drive growth from the boardroom.


