banking

BSP hikes dollar deficit forecast for 2026 

The Philippines is set to post a wider dollar deficit next year than what the…

PNB Holdings eyes stock market listing

LT Group, Inc. said its banking subsidiary, PNB Holdings Corp. (PHC), has taken a key…

IMF projects more BSP rate cuts in Q1 2026

The Philippines could see additional interest rate cuts next year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…

Time for BSP to pause cycle of monetary easing—think tank

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may need to hold off on additional rate cuts…

BSP requires ISO 20022 on retail payments

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is requiring all retail payment systems in the country…

IMF backs easing of bank secrecy rule 

Amending the bank secrecy law could help prevent the Philippines from again coming under heightened…

Manila Water gets P15-B loan from Metrobank

Manila Water Company Inc. has obtained a new long-term loan facility worth up to P15…

BSP to tighten rules on tier 1 notes redemption

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) wants to tighten the conditions under which banks may…

SMBC boosts stake in RCBC to 24.46%

Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC) has increased its ownership in Rizal Commercial Banking Corp.…

From bonus to savings: 7 habits to make the most of your year-end reward

The “ber” months in the Philippines mark the longest Christmas celebration in the world. Jose…