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Banks opt for digitalization, drop M&A plans — Moody’s

By Lawrence Agcaoili | July 3, 2018 - 12:00am

Moody’s Investors Services said Philippine banks are opting to ramp up their digitalization programs rather than to acquire and merge with problematic banks.

Banking

Tighter liquidity requirement credit positive for banks, says Moody’s

By Lawrence Agcaoili | June 8, 2018 - 12:00am

Moody’s Investors Service said the decision of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to require big banks to hold enough...

Business

Outlook on Philippine banks stable – Moody’s

By Lawrence Agcaoili | November 24, 2015 - 9:00am

Moody’s Investors Service has given Philippine banks a stable outlook for the next 12 to 18 months on the back of the...

Business

4 local banks may also get upgrades

July 27, 2013 - 12:00am

After putting the country’s credit rating under review, Moody’s Investors Service also announced late Thursday that four local banks may also get an upgrade.

Business

Change in SDA rate may affect bank costs

February 21, 2013 - 12:00am

Banks could suffer higher costs should the central bank push through with a plan to shift to an interest rate corridor mechanism, but hopefully this would be offset by stronger loan demand, debt watchers said. ...

Business

Moody's affirms ratings of PNB, Allied

By Ted P. Torres | March 24, 2012 - 12:00am

Moody’s Investor Service has affirmed its ratings on Philippine National Bank (PNB) although it said “asset quality is still weaker than the Philippine bank average.”

Business