finance

ANZ flags low savings, ‘stagnating’ investments in PH

Constrained household savings—as shown by surging credit card debts—could be a “worrying” sign for the…

Bank lending sustains double-digit growth amid interest rate cuts

Bank lending continued its hot growth streak in May as the ongoing interest rate-cutting cycle…

Earnings still matter, but . . .

For years, I’ve taught Filipino investors to focus on the basics—strong earnings, price-to-earnings ratios, healthy…

Reforms to PH deposit insurance system eyed

A central bank-led government group said it was eyeing reforms to the country’s deposit insurance…

Almost 60% of PH retail payments now digital

Nearly three of every five retail payment transactions in the Philippines were done digitally in…

When pride got in the way of my finances

I’ve worked in the world of personal finance for decades. I’ve taught thousands, written books…

PH net external liabilities rise to $69B 

The Philippines’ international investment position (IIP) was pegged at a net external liability of $69.3…

BIZ BUZZ: RCBC enters new era

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) woke up to a new era on Tuesday. And it’s…

BSP sees weaker external position for PH

The Philippines is expecting a weaker external position than it previously expected for this year,…

BIZ BUZZ: Smartphones for all

PLDT Inc. is making smartphones more accessible to Filipinos in this mobile-first country. Its partnership…