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MTM relief cushions bank capital

10 days ago

BSP relief protects bank capital ratios from yield-driven securities losses, but does not remove underlying duration ris...

Stock Commentary

Digital payments pricing reset begins

13 days ago

Lower transfer fees could boost digital payments use, but banks may face pressure on transaction fee income.

Stock Commentary

Metrobank in Q1: Defensive positioning with limited ROE upside

May 6, 2026 - 12:29pm

MBT stayed defensively positioned, but weaker PPOP growth and limited ROE upside drove a downgrade to Neutral.

Stock Commentary

Earnings Recap: 4Q recovery masks soft full year, beats still scarce

April 24, 2026 - 1:59pm

Fourth-quarter improvement masked a softer full-year earnings picture, with beats still limited across the market.

Stock Commentary

China Bank: FY2025 in line; Q1 2026 softer on non-core

April 24, 2026 - 1:57pm

CBC’s core lending business stayed solid, though weaker non-interest income softened first-quarter results.

Stock Commentary

Early credit stress signals emerge beneath stable defaults

April 20, 2026 - 9:56am

Borrower behavior shows early stress signs, even as default rates remain broadly stable.

Stock Commentary

BSP faces tightening decision amid oil-driven inflation risks

April 20, 2026 - 9:55am

Economists expect a possible BSP rate hike as oil-driven inflation and second-round risks build.

Stock Commentary

Asset quality trends show gradual normalization

April 10, 2026 - 4:51pm

Bank NPLs rose in February, though system buffers and provisioning remain supportive.

Stock Commentary

China Bank: Solid profitability with disciplined growth

March 6, 2026 - 11:00am

China Bank delivered solid earnings growth with strong margins and stable credit costs.

Stock Commentary

Security Bank revenue strength tempered by higher provisioning

March 3, 2026 - 10:15am

SECB earnings lagged on higher provisions, with ROE pressured despite margin and retail loan gains.

Stock Commentary