Philippines
Philippine central bank expands relief measures for banks, borrowers after calamities
Philippine central bank expands relief measures for banks, borrowers after calamities
Banks will have access to relief measures during a specified period.
PDIC, Philippine central bank sign revised agreement to enhance bank oversight
The agency said this will give depositors “renewed assurance.”
PH financial sector targeted by Chinese-linked cyber group: report
The group relies on financial-themed phishing lures.
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.
Philippine central bank limits daily cash withdrawals, transactions to $8,750
Transactions beyond that must be done through traceable channels like cheques, and online transfers.
Atome, Maya partner in $48m deal to expand lending
They will work together to extend flexible payment options to Filipinos.
BDO partners with VinFast, V-Green to boost the Philippines’ EV ecosystem
BDO will support the expansion of the three companies.
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