banking

BSP rate cut on Dec. 11 likely but ‘not assured’

The Philippines’ darkening growth outlook, shaken by a corruption scandal that has sapped business and…

BSP wary of further bank reserve cuts

A fresh reduction in banks’ reserve requirement would do little to rouse an economy slowed…

BIZ BUZZ: Meet Philippines’ new ADB rep

Economist Rolando Tungpalan, Ralph Recto’s handpicked finance undersecretary for corporate sector and strategic infrastructure group,…

Why banking stocks might be a surprise opportunity right now

Banking stocks have been trending lower since mid-year, dragged down by fears that falling interest…

BSP unveils Asean 2026, festivals commemorative coins

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) unveiled new commemorative coins to celebrate the Philippines’ rich…

DBP braces for rise in bad loans from flood MESS fallout

State-run Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is bracing for an increase in its nonperforming…

BSP: Nov inflation may remain tame, settle at 1.1-1.9%

Inflation in the Philippines may have stayed below the central bank’s target in November, despite…

AI seen boosting PH bank lending

Loan growth in the Philippines could further rise in the coming years, with the broader…

BDO raises $500M from global market comeback

Sy family-led BDO Unibank Inc. locked in $500 million in fresh funding to support its…

PH told to consider cap on bank lending to consumers 

Philippine regulators may want to consider setting sector-specific loan limits for consumer borrowers, regional surveillance…