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Bank lending to stay robust despite slow rate easing

Loan growth in the Philippines is still expected to stay robust despite the slow decline…

BSP chief sees ‘good chances’ of quarter-point rate cut in April

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said there’s a “good chance” of…

Investors face another tense week ahead of BSP meet

Investors would remain in wait-and-see mode this week after the local bourse took a hit…

FLI secures P12B from latest debt market stop

Gotianun-led Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) raised P12 billion from its debt market return as it…

Banks’ soured loans trekked to 2-mo high in Jan

Soured loans held by local banks rose to a two-month high in January, opening the…

Bank lending posted best growth in over 2 years in January

Loan growth quickened in January to hit its fastest pace of expansion in over two…

Feb inflation likely moderated to 2.6%, says poll

Lower prices of rice and fuel might have softened inflation in February, something that could…

Record high: Bangko Sentral profit tops P100B

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is set to post a record profit in 2024…

Bank reserves ratio going down by 200 bp  

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Friday announced another supersized cut to the reserve…

SMIC bullish on further growth this year

SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) is expecting income and revenue growth to continue this year on…