finance

BSP H1 profit doubled on lower expenses

A double-digit drop in expenses lifted earnings at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in…

Why being profitable does not always create shareholder value

A company that earns billions of pesos every year is usually considered successful. If its…

Standard Chartered sizes up Clark investment opportunities

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is bringing in one of Asia’s oldest banks…

Geopolitical turmoil, cyberattacks top risks to financial stability

Geopolitical tensions, cyberattacks and global supply chain disruptions are among the key risks financial institutions…

Policy framework to ease port congestion up for DOF review

The long-awaited joint administrative order (JAO) that could address persistent port congestion has been elevated…

BIZ BUZZ: BDO bags Quill award—again

For millions of Filipinos working overseas, staying connected to home—and on top of their finances—often…

DOF cues revival of kerosene, LPG tax relief

The Department of Finance (DOF) is preparing to seek the second round of suspension of…

Three-peat: Remolona earns ‘A-’ grade from Global Finance

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. earned another “A-” grade in Global…

Why a low P/E doesn’t always mean a stock is cheap

The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio has long been one of the most widely used measures in…

SEC flags fake Streetcorner Finance page

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against a Facebook page allegedly…