Philippines
BTMU to invest around USD760m in Philippines-based Security Bank
BTMU to invest around USD760m in Philippines-based Security Bank
It's the largest equity investment by a foreign bank into a Philippine bank.
Will Philippine banks’ loan growth slowly grind to a halt?
It has gradually moderated since 2014.
BDO's net profit up 3% to PHP5.9b in 3Q15
The bank must make PHP7.3b in 4Q15 to meet management guidance for FY15F.
Philippine universal, commercial banks' NPL ratio increases to 1.94%
There's still solid asset quality.
Philippine banks on the prowl for a hefty stake sale in GSIS Family Bank
Offer price is at Php501m.
Stronger loan growth in Philippine banking sector eyed
Amid slowdown in May.
Philippine central bank authorizes banks to set up trust companies
Which will perform independently of their parents.
Would stricter leverage ratio be an issue for Philippine banking sector?
Leverage ratio to be effective January 2017.
Lending in Philippine banks up 13.7% in March
Slower than the rise in February, though.
Philippine banks expect growth in loan demand within 2015
Thanks to higher inventory.
Philippine banks predicted to raise more capital in the next 2 years
To keep up with strong loan growth.
Philippine banks finish real estate stress test
Find out what's the verdict.
Security Bank Corp's 9M14 net income jumps 54% YoY to PHP6.4b
Increase was across the board as well.
Philippines' BPI pops the champagne on 28% loan growth
However, weak trading has been observed.
Philippine Business Bank's 9M14 net earnings disappoint with PHP481m
It's 52% lower YoY.
Union Bank of the Philippines eyes acquiring mid-size banks
In line with its reported planned expansion.
Philippine banks' NPL ratio slightly climbs to 2.11% in July
It's apparently better than July last year.
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