Philippines

Philippine banks' loan-to-deposit ratio among the lowest in Asia

This reduces refinancing risk in the banking system.

Asian Banking and Finance 2017 Retail Banking Forum launches in Manila

The Manila leg will take place on February 15 at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel.

What could boost Philippine banks' net interest income by up to 1.7%?

Trust entities are disallowed from participating in the central bank's deposit facilities.

How resilient are banks in emerging Asia against negative shocks?

Emerging Asian banks outperform other regions in Moody's stress tests.

Philippine banks' net earnings growth could narrow to 4% in 2017

Blame it on trading gains that are expected to plunge 33%.

There's nothing to worry about Philippine banks' liquidity in 2017: Fitch

The low aggregate loan-to-deposit ratio of 71% is proof.

Bank of the Philippine Islands eyes 90 new branches in FY17F

The bank also bought stakes in several microfinance firms.

Bankers discuss branch vs digitisation, security, AML and fraud

Regulation is stalling digitisation amongst Philippine banks.

Philippine banks' average capitalisation levels to fall slightly over the next 12-18 months: Moody's

But access to external capital markets will help maintain capitalisation profile.

Philippine Central Bank could cut reserve requirement in 1Q17

A 1-ppt reduction could increase banks' earnings by ~1.5%.

Find out why Bank of the Philippine Islands' CEO Cezar Consing is bullish on Asian growth

The bank's earnings hit a record high of USD267.5mn in the first half of 2016.

Domestic vs international banks: Who’s winning in the Philippines?

There is concern that the entry of more foreign banks will threaten local banks.