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March CPI to settle within 1.7-2.5 percent
by Keisha Ta-Asan - April 2, 2025 - 12:00am
Inflation is expected to settle between 1.7 and 2.5 percent in March, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said, noting that price increases could ease further compared to the 2.1 percent recorded in February....
Foreign currency loans inch up in Q4
by Keisha Ta-Asan - April 2, 2025 - 12:00am
Foreign currency loans granted by banks inched up by 0.5 percent to $15.82 billion as of end-December 2024 from $15.75 billion in end-September 2024, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Credit growth slows to 12.2 percent
by Keisha Ta-Asan - April 2, 2025 - 12:00am
Loan growth slowed to 12.2 percent in February, ending three consecutive months of acceleration, after reaching a two-year high of 12.8 percent in January, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said.
BDO to finance Mober’s green logistics expansion
by Keisha Ta-Asan - April 1, 2025 - 12:00am
BDO Unibank Inc. is strengthening its commitment to sustainability by financing the acquisition of 60 electric vehicle trucks for Mober, a pioneering company in green logistics.
AMLC ramps up crackdown, freezes P4.1 billion in 3 years
by Keisha Ta-Asan - March 31, 2025 - 12:00am
The Anti-Money Laundering Council has significantly ramped up its enforcement efforts over the last three years as data revealed a surge in financial intelligence operations, asset seizures and legal actio...
IMF urges ASEAN to pursue ambitious economic reforms
by Keisha Ta-Asan - March 31, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippines and its Southeast Asian neighbors have the potential to boost economic output by up to three percent over four years if they implement comprehensive and simultaneous structural reforms, according...
Analysts expect inflation to further slow in March
by Keisha Ta-Asan - March 31, 2025 - 12:00am
Inflation likely slowed further in March amid easing food prices and lower transport costs, strengthening the case for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to cut rates as early as April, analysts said.
IMF flags gaps in DOF’s forecasting model
by Keisha Ta-Asan - March 30, 2025 - 12:00am
The International Monetary Fund has recommended a major overhaul of the Department of Finance macroeconomic forecasting system, citing the need for a more comprehensive and customizable framework to support...
Moody’s, BPI see Philippine economic growth picking up this year
by Keisha Ta-Asan - March 29, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippine economy is expected to grow faster in 2025, driven by strong domestic demand, infrastructure spending and easing inflation, according to forecasts from Moody’s Analytics and the Bank of the Philippine...
Property prices rebound in Q4
by Keisha Ta-Asan - March 29, 2025 - 12:00am
Property prices registered a strong recovery in the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by higher prices of single-detached/attached houses and condominium units, according to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipin...
Businesses more optimistic for Q2
by Keisha Ta-Asan - March 29, 2025 - 12:00am
Businesses in the Philippines turned more optimistic for the second quarter as confidence levels improved while optimism for the next 12 months remained steady, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
Mastercard reshaping Philippines digital landscape
by Keisha Ta-Asan - March 28, 2025 - 12:00am
Global payments firm Mastercard is ramping up efforts to boost digital payment security and efficiency in the Philippines through tokenization and real-time payment innovations, aiming to eliminate manual card entry...
BSP: Financial stability risks rising
by Keisha Ta-Asan - March 28, 2025 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has warned of growing risks to financial stability as global trade pressures, geopolitical tensions and domestic debt concerns continue to weigh on the economy.
BankCom earnings climb 8% to P3.02 billion
by Keisha Ta-Asan - March 27, 2025 - 12:00am
Bank of Commerce, the banking arm of conglomerate San Miguel Corp., reported a net income of P3.02 billion in 2024, driven by higher interest earnings from loans and investments.
BSP Oks UnionBank’s P6.8 billion debt buyback
by Keisha Ta-Asan - March 27, 2025 - 12:00am
he Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has given Union Bank of the Philippines the green light to repurchase its P6.8 billion debt ahead of schedule.
BPI targets $300 million from dollar bond issue
by Keisha Ta-Asan - March 27, 2025 - 12:00am
Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands  is set to raise at least $300 million as it returns anew to the offshore debt market, following fixed income investor meetings held yesterday.
Bautista named new PNB president, CEO
by Keisha Ta-Asan - March 27, 2025 - 12:00am
Lucio Tan’s Philippine National Bank (PNB) has announced the appointment of Edwin Bautista as its new president and chief executive officer effective April 29.
BSP may resume easing cycle in April
by Keisha Ta-Asan - March 26, 2025 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas could resume its easing cycle at its next policy review in April as inflation settles within target and risks to price stability remain moderate, its governor said.
BSP sees wider BOP deficit
by Keisha Ta-Asan - March 26, 2025 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has revised its balance of payments forecast this year amid heightened global economic uncertainty, weaker trade growth and subdued investor confidence.
Banks told to enhance surveillance of illegal poll activities
by Keisha Ta-Asan - March 25, 2025 - 12:00am
Banks and financial institutions should be cautious of the potential misuse of their systems for poll-related offenses amid the upcoming midterm elections in May, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
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