lending

Banks modestly grow property lending

Banks modestly increased their exposure to the property sector in the first quarter, providing support…

SEC cuts red tape for securities deals

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has streamlined the approval process for securities borrowing and…

Bad-loan ratio fell to 3-mo low in March despite war risks

The share of bad loans in Philippine banks’ lending portfolios fell to a three-month low…

Bank loans grow faster despite MidEast shock

Philippine bank lending rose at its fastest pace in seven months in March as the…

Watchdog warns vs investment, lending fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intensified its crackdown on illegal investment and lending…

PH banks keep lending rules unchanged despite war impact

Most Philippine banks expect to keep their lending standards unchanged in the second quarter of…

Lower capital charge eyed for green home lending

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) plans to make it more appealing for banks to…

SEC flags unregistered firms that offer high returns

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against entities illegally soliciting investments…

SEC, gov’t agencies boost crackdown on abusive lending practices

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), together with other government agencies, reminded online lending platforms…

SEC cracks down on lender Gul-Zara

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the corporate registration and lending license of…