Philippines
BPI’s revenue up by 14% YoY to $1.6b in H1
BPI’s revenue up by 14% YoY to $1.6b in H1
It was driven by the 16.2% increase in net interest income.
3 days ago
GoTyme Bank reaches $525.7m in deposits, expands into the SM Store
By Q3 2025, it will have kiosks in over 70 locations of the department store.
5 days ago
UnionBank opens new branch in Cebu City’s Aboitiz Corporate Center
This is the Philippine bank’s 200th branch in the region.
5 days ago
Singlife Philippines reaps accolades at Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2025
The company bagged the Customer Experience Solution Award - Philippines, Mobile App Award - Philippines, and New FinTech Product Award - Philippines categories.
Top Philippine banks’ strong capitalisation, liquidity a buffer for macro risks
Provisioning costs are expected to remain elevated as they expand their consumer loan books.
Philippine thrift banks grew total assets by 6% to $19.5b t in 2024
Lending activities rose by 14.7% during the year.
PBCOM appoints new treasury trading team head
Justin Labadan will begin in his new role on 1 July 2025.
Metrobank names Renato De Borja, Jr. as head of financial & control sector
He has been with Metrobank for over four years.
PBCOM declares cash dividend for the first time in 27 years
The bank has declared a PHP1 per share special cash dividend.
UnionBank raises $282.5m in fixed rate bonds
It plans to use the proceeds to extend term liabilities, expand funding base, etcetera.
Philippine Business Bank names new head of branch operations
The bank focuses on business clients in the Philippines.
Salmon Group raises $88m to expand its business in the Philippines
The equity round was led by venture capital firm Spice Expeditions, LP.
BPI unveils SINAG bonds, will finance green and social projects
The bonds are structured with a 1.5-year tenor.
BNPL firm Atome secures $75m facility from Lending Ark
Lending Ark has invested over $1b in Asia.
GCash offers free insurance with mobile load purchases via GInsure
Eligible users can receive up to $540.
RCBC partners with MoneyHero to enhance credit card services
RCBC’s card products will be integrated in Money Hero’s digital platform.
BDO names new head of comptrollership group
Gwyneth Entao previously served as finance head of the Philippine bank’s consumer banking group.
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