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Thrift, rural banks seek relief

August 10, 2012 - 12:00am

Regulatory relief will be asked by thrift and rural banks from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), officials said, after two days of torrential rains and flood forced some of their branches in Metro Manila and...

Business

BSP eases guarantee rule on credit card receivables

July 23, 2012 - 12:00am

Credit card users who would want more time to pay their debts under renegotiated terms would no longer have to get guarantees to secure approval, according to a new circular by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (...

Business

Thrift banks expect single-digit growth

By Ted P. Torres | March 9, 2012 - 12:00am

The country’s thrift banking sector is expecting to grow by a modest single-digit level in 2012, a top official of its umbrella group said.

Business

Homes in your range

By Igan D’Bayan | August 20, 2011 - 12:00am

It’s raining hammers and nails outside (well, figuratively speaking), and we’re inside one of the coolest digs you’ll ever see in an upscale Makati village.

Modern Living

BDO notes offering likely to draw investors’ interest

By Ehda Dagooc | November 10, 2007 - 12:00am

Freeman Cebu Business

Minding the time value of money

By Carla Paras-Sison | July 15, 2002 - 12:00am

Many people dream of becoming wealthy but only a few actually plan for it. Wealth planning requires clear goals and a lot of discipline. To save up for a house, a child’s college education or a comfortable...

Business As Usual

Planning is key to financial freedom

By Margaret Jao-Grey  | July 8, 2002 - 12:00am

When Manuel Chua started his retail business, he had one employee – himself. It didn’t make sense then to distinguish between what was his own money and what was the money of the business. After all, both...

Business As Usual