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Philippines risks losing P603 billion yearly to digital fraud – report
by Keisha Ta-Asan - September 24, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines could lose an estimated P603 billion annually to fraud involving mule accounts, according to a joint report by IDfy Philippines and CIBI Information Inc., which urged financial institutions to strengthen...
ADB, S&P cut Philippines growth forecasts
by Keisha Ta-Asan - September 24, 2026 - 12:00am
 The Asian Development Bank  and S&P Global Ratings slashed the economic growth forecasts for the Philippines due to the prolonged impact of the Middle East crisis and weaker investments. The multilateral...
Billease Bank elects Bobier to board
by Keisha Ta-Asan - September 23, 2026 - 12:00am
Billease Bank Inc. has elected former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas deputy governor Eduardo Bobier as an independent director, while the lender strengthens its governance and prepares to offer savings and deposit...
PayMongo targets fourfold hike in revenue this year
by Keisha Ta-Asan - September 23, 2026 - 12:00am
PayMongo is targeting revenue equivalent to four times last year’s level in 2026 as it expands beyond payment processing fees into subscription services and other offerings, with its monthly merchant base approaching...
Security Bank rolling out Apple Pay, Google Pay
by Keisha Ta-Asan - September 22, 2026 - 12:00am
Security Bank Corp. is targeting the rollout of Apple Pay and Google Pay in the second half of 2027 as it upgrades its core credit card system and seeks to deepen its presence in digital payments.
Another interest rate hike looms
by Keisha Ta-Asan - September 22, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate to 5.25 percent by year-end as elevated oil prices and peso weakness complicate the inflation outlook, according to Union Bank...
EastWest, Moneymax to widen personal loan access
by Keisha Ta-Asan - September 20, 2026 - 12:00am
East West Banking Corp. of the Gotianun family has partnered with financial comparison platform Moneymax to reach more borrowers through an online channel for comparing and applying for personal loans.
Current account gap widens as imports outpace exports
by Keisha Ta-Asan - September 20, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines’ current account deficit widened by 51.7 percent to $15.44 billion in the first half as higher import bills outpaced growth in export earnings, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said.
Asialink targets to disburse P28 billion via new loan program
by Keisha Ta-Asan - September 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Asialink Finance Corp. is aiming to release P28 billion in loans under a new financing program by the end of 2026 as it expands lending to medium enterprises with larger funding needs.
PayMongo strengthens payment reliability
by Keisha Ta-Asan - September 20, 2026 - 12:00am
PayMongo continues to strengthen payment reliability to help businesses avoid lost sales and transaction disruptions, resolving 75 percent of system incidents before they affect merchants.
Security Bank sees new role for branches
by Keisha Ta-Asan - September 20, 2026 - 12:00am
When Victor Lee took over as president and chief executive officer of Security Bank Corp. in January, one thing about Philippine banking puzzled him: why were banks still opening branches when more customers were...
Bank assets rise to P30.7 trillion in July
by Keisha Ta-Asan - September 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Philippine banks’ total assets expanded by 10.7 percent to P30.72 trillion in July from a year earlier, supported by sustained lending and deposit growth, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilip...
Erring bank officials to face stiff penalty
by Keisha Ta-Asan - September 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Bank officials and employees found liable for serious violations could face suspension of up to one year for a first offense and removal or disqualification for repeat offenses under the proposed rules of the Bangko...
MoneyHero revenue falls 43 percent in Q2
by Keisha Ta-Asan - September 19, 2026 - 12:00am
MoneyHero Group’s Philippine revenue fell by nearly 43 percent in the second quarter despite an expanding member base, as the operator of financial comparison platform Moneymax reported lower business vol...
Mastercard launches Wallet Pay to expand digital wallet reach
by Keisha Ta-Asan - September 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Mastercard has launched a new suite of payment services to help digital wallets expand across borders and connect to more merchants, with GCash among the participating providers through its partnership with Ali...
Lower InstaPay fees spur digital payments – study
by Keisha Ta-Asan - September 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Removing InstaPay transfer fees doubled transaction activity among DiskarTech users and increased it by about 30 percent among Pulz users, according to a study showing how charges can influence Filipinos’ use...
Rural Bank of Santa Maria renamed Billease Bank
by Keisha Ta-Asan - September 18, 2026 - 12:00am
The Rural Bank of Santa Maria in Ilocos Sur has been renamed Billease Bank Inc., marking another step in consumer finance platform Billease’s expansion into banking following its acquisition of the lender...
BSP move in focus as US Fed hike looms
by Keisha Ta-Asan - September 17, 2026 - 12:00am
A possible interest rate hike in the United States is putting the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas  next move in focus, with analysts offering differing views on whether further tightening is needed and how soon...
BSP taps online job postings, AI to track unemployment
by Keisha Ta-Asan - September 16, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is using online job postings and artificial intelligence in research aimed at estimating unemployment ahead of official data releases and detecting shifts in demand for workers...
Moody’s to buy minority stake in PhilRatings
by Keisha Ta-Asan - September 16, 2026 - 12:00am
Moody’s Corp. has agreed to acquire a minority stake in Philippine Rating Services Corp., expanding its presence in the country as demand for financing creates opportunities for the domestic bond market. ...
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