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CBS boosts loan, deposit portfolio in end-September

By Ted P. Torres | November 16, 2015 - 9:00am

The first nine months of 2015 saw the loan portfolio of China Savings Bank (CBS) expand nine percent to P49.7 billion and total deposits hitting P63.9 billion.

Banking

China Bank Savings joins ranks of top thrift banks

By Ted P. Torres | August 24, 2015 - 10:00am

Now that the China Bank Group has hurdled all major regulatory requirements, China Bank Savings (CBS) is poised to join the country’s leading thrift banks.

Banking

Chua takes over as China Bank president

By Ted P. Torres | August 16, 2014 - 12:00am

China Banking Corp. has promoted Ricardo R. Chua as its new president, effecting a smooth transition to the retirement of...

Business

Success secrets of Tambunting pawnshop chain since 1896

By Wilson Lee Flores | September 23, 2013 - 12:00am

Congratulations to the Tambunting family led by its respected eldest patriarch, 86-year-old Atty. Jose “Joseling” Tambunting. and his younger brother Ambassador Jesus Tambunting for their outstanding...

Lifestyle Business

Turn your SME into a winning team

September 23, 2013 - 12:00am

To celebrate entrepreneurship during the SME Month in July, Planters Bank invited sports coach Vincent “Chot” Reyes to speak during its popular SME Speaker Series on the topic of “Creating a Winning...

Lifestyle Business

IFC ups stake in RCBC

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | January 6, 2013 - 12:00am

The International Finance Corp. (IFC) will invest in another $100 million worth of shares in Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), the financial arm of the Yuchengco family.

Business

Sekyu todas sa kabaro

By Victor Martin | November 19, 2012 - 12:00am

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Probinsiya

Court orders liquidation of Steel Corp

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | October 3, 2012 - 12:00am

Local banks with exposure to the beleaguered Steel Corporation of the Philippines (SCP) may finally get their loan payments as the Batangas City Regional Trial Court has ordered the company to undergo liquidation...

Business

World Bank arm eyes higher stake in BDO, RCBC

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | September 24, 2012 - 12:00am

The International Finance Corp. (IFC), the World Bank’s private sector financing arm, is looking at the possibility of increasing its stake in Banco de Oro Unibank and Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC),...

Business

International Finance Corp. backs further consolidations among RP banks

By Ted P. Torres | July 26, 2010 - 12:00am

The International Finance Corp. (IFC) is in favor of further consolidations among local banks.

Business