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.
Citi completes sale of Philippine consumer business to UnionBank
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.
UnionBank to buy Citi’s Philippine consumer banking franchise for $908m
Around 1,750 Citi employees are expected to transfer to UnionBank.
UnionBank in talks to take over Citi’s consumer banking assets in the Philippines
Discussions between the two banks are at the preliminary stage.
UnionBank clinches Philippines’ 4th digital bank license
UnionDigital will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Philippine lender.
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