Philippines
PH central bank warns of entity impersonating UNA Financing Corp
PH central bank warns of entity impersonating UNA Financing Corp
																					
							The legitimate business UNA said it is not connected to the entity.
						
					
					
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											UnionBank, INSEAD launch program for relationship managers
																					
							Selected UnionBank RMs have already undergone a two-day training.
						
					
					
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											BDO’s net income up 4% to $1.07b in 9M 2025
																					
							Deposits and loans grew during the period.
						
					
					
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											Philippine central bank expands relief measures for banks, borrowers after calamities
																					
							Banks will have access to relief measures during a specified period.
						
					
					
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											PDIC, Philippine central bank sign revised agreement to enhance bank oversight
																					
							The agency said this will give depositors “renewed assurance.”
						
					
					
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											PH financial sector targeted by Chinese-linked cyber group: report
																					
							The group relies on financial-themed phishing lures.
						
					
					
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											Philippine central bank eases requirements on Islamic banking units
																					
							Relaxed capital, processing fees, amongst others, for IBUs. 
						
					
					
				Philippine-based Asialink secures $75m loan from Standard Chartered
																					
							The $75m is set to provide fresh capital to MSMEs.
						
					
					
				BPI posts $858.5m net income as revenues climb 13% in 9M 2025
																					
							The bank’s total assets reached $59.5b.
						
					
					
				InstaPay, PESONet values surge 41% 9M 2025
																					
							The period also saw 2.89 billion transactions.
						
					
					
				Over 1 in 3 Maya credit cardholders from deposit-backed black express card
																					
							The minimum express deposit serves as the basis for the customer’s credit limit.
						
					
					
				Philippine credit confidence stalls amidst fraud worries
																					
							Borrowers view credit cards and personal loans as risky.
						
					
					
				Philippine banks’ outstanding loans expand by 11.2% in August
																					
							Loans to non-residents narrowed its decline during the month.
						
					
					
				BPI digital platforms unavailable on 4 October 2025
																					
							System integration will take place from 8AM to 6PM.
						
					
					
				MoneyHero relocates Philippine office
																					
							About 24% of its unique users monthly are from the Philippines.
						
					
					
				Philippine central bank to halt new digital bank license applications
																					
							Applicants have until 30 November 2025 to submit complete applications.
						
					
					
				BSP probes bank accounts tied to flood control corruption
																					
							This comes after a department secretary filed an official request.
						
					
					
				 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
						 
						 
				 
								 
								 
								 
																					
											
																			 
																					 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                
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