finance

BSP to widen credit, equity exposure reporting to more nonbanks

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) plans to require more nonbank financial institutions to report…

A 1970s-style shock—but not a 1970s-style crisis

When the Iran war first erupted, I initially viewed it through the lens of recent…

PH firms turned more upbeat in February

Business confidence rebounded sharply in February, before an energy shock tied to the Middle East…

Winter is coming. Are we ready?

Economic history rarely moves in a straight line. Periods of prosperity are often followed by…

SEC to broaden definition of ‘qualified buyers’

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to amend its rules to expand how investors…

Why investors want more now

Stock prices often appear difficult to explain. They move daily in response to news, interest…

SEC fines Nittan Capital for hidden loan charges

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has imposed a penalty on Nittan Capital Finance Inc.…

BIZ BUZZ: Owwa, BDO wellness hub sails in for Filipino seafarers

A new initiative aimed at supporting more than 500,000 Filipino seafarers is quietly making waves—and…

SharePhil, GCash forge education partnership

The Shareholders’ Association of the Philippines (SharePhil) has forged a strategic partnership with fintech giant…

Why the stock market may fall further

Financial markets rarely announce turning points when they occur. Investors usually recognize them only in…