UnionBank
UnionBank of the Philippines is the country's ninth largest bank by assets. UnionBank is a joint consortium among the Aboitiz Group, Insular Life and the Social Security System.
Union Bank of the Philippines ‘aggressive’ growth strategy brings more problem loans
Union Bank of the Philippines ‘aggressive’ growth strategy brings more problem loans
Its problem loan ratio is expected to remain at the 6% to 7% range in 2025.
UnionBank strengthens climate risk strategies with adaptive financing
The bank offers loan restructuring, pop-up banking for disaster-hit communities.
AI needs better explainability to build decision-makers’ trust
Transparency and collaboration are key to meaningful AI adoption.
Philippine banks report “generally strong” loan growth in Q4
Some major banks’ saw dramatic rises in NPL ratios.
UnionBank names Vivian Perez as financial risk and performance head
The appointment was effective 2 January 2025.
Philippine banks launch PHPX stablecoin
It hopes to take advantage of the $9t global stablecoin transactions market.
Union Bank’s profit outlook dims on higher costs and riskier loans
It has less buffers for loan losses than lower-rated banking peers, Moody’s Ratings warned.
UnionBank releases four new credit cards with various benefits
Interested users can choose from retail, cost-saving, travel, and luxury types of credit cards.
Artificial Intelligence can fill the crevices in the banking industry: UnionBank exec
Other potentials of AI in banking could help reach broader markets in the underserved segment of the country.
UnionDigitalBank, Capital A launch embedded finance services in the Philippines
Amongst services to be offered is the “Fly Now, Pay Later” flexible payment option.
UnionDigital Bank bags $16m more in capital
It will be utilised to grow its digital loan offerings.
Central bank rate cuts could raise Philippine banks’ earnings by 2.6%
Every 100bp rate cut would free PHP106b of liquidity.
UnionBank net income up 12% to $233.59m in 2022
Revenue hit a record high, whilst consumer loans rose after acquiring Citi’s assets.
UnionBank transforms wealth digital platform with Avaloq
It will standardize the front, middle, and back office of UnionBank’s wealth mgmt functions.
Citi completes sale of Philippine consumer business to UnionBank
The sale includes the transfer of 1,540 staff to the Philippine bank.
SEA banks' more crypto exposure could hit earnings in the long run: Fitch
Banks looking to dab in crypto face operational, reputational, and legal risks.
Union Bank’s capital buffers to weaken following Citi purchase: analyst
Any potential earnings boost remain uncertain; whilst reduced capital will take years to rebuild.
Thought Leadership Centre
In Association with
Most Read
1. OCBC starts AI stock adviser using data on 4,000 stocks 2. Aussie banks launch digital locks versus online fraud 3. UOB reports flat net profit growth in Q1 despite record fee income 4. J.P. Morgan unveils automated cross-currency payment collection and settling service 5. HSBC group chairman Mark Tucker announces retirementResource Center
Read Here
Advertise
Sign Up
Awards
Jul
03
Jul
03
Jul
08
Event News
AI can help financial institutions’ marketing teams get the job done.
Commentary
The Asian connection: China's path to sustainable growth