Philippines
Philippine banks to maintain lending standards in Q4 2025
Philippine banks to maintain lending standards in Q4 2025
1 in 10 banks will tighten lending standards for business and household loans.
PH central bank warns of entity impersonating UNA Financing Corp
The legitimate business UNA said it is not connected to the entity.
UnionBank, INSEAD launch program for relationship managers
Selected UnionBank RMs have already undergone a two-day training.
BDO’s net income up 4% to $1.07b in 9M 2025
Deposits and loans grew during the period.
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.
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