Philippines

SB Finance, OneConnect to develop digital finance platform in the Philippines

It seeks to service the 65% of Filipinos who remain unbanked.

How Philippines’ cash management services thrived amongst MSMEs amidst the crisis

BDO, Security Bank, and BPI on how the pandemic changed Philippines' cash management services industry.

Philippines’ oldest bank eyes takeover of Citi’s local retail business

Newly appointed President TG Limcaoco said that BPI has sufficient capital to fund it.

Security Bank, MUFG inks deal for expanded cash management access

MUFG’s corporate clients will be able to access Security Bank’s cash management system DigiBanker.

Landbank subsidiary claims Philippines’ first digital banking license

OFBank first began operating in June 2020 as a dedicated thrift bank.

Long way ahead for the Philippines’ digital banking hopes

Infrastructure and consumer issues remain, even with the framework laid out.

Philippine card payments to grown 15.4% in 2021

The revival of economic conditions and vaccine distribution will spur card spending.

Tonik launches neobank in the Philippines

It offers up to 6% interest rate per annum.

Tonik launches Philippines’ first official neobank

It offers up to 6% interest rate per annum.

How Philippines' cash management services transformed and thrived in the pandemic

Big businesses are pushing MSMEs to take up digital banking, says Carlo Nazareno, head of cash management at BDO.

Jollibee opens ninth store in Toronto

The Centerpoint Mall location also brings Jollibee's Canada footprint to 17 stores in total.

Philippine banks' credit weakness to persist throughout 2021

Non-performing assets ratio is expected to rise to 5.5%-6% by the end of the year.

Philippine banks to offload bad loans via asset management firms

They will be granted tax incentives to cover transferring costs.

Philippine banks remain firm, but headwinds loom: Fitch

Weak local consumption and high credit impairment are fanning the fire.

Philippine banking system edges closer to a digital revolution

The market has qualities favorable for virtual banks to thrive.