Philippines
Veloso is first Filipino to head HSBC-Philippines
Virtual Filipinization.
GRGBanking links with Armored Transport Plus for cash collection solution
The innovation was unveiled in Manila.
Philippines trims number of banks
The Philippines has 27 less banks.
Philippines struggles to develop Islamic financing
Lacks regulations and talent.
DBP selling Al-Amanah Islamic bank
The Development Bank of the Philippines has received government approval to sell its 99.88% stake in the Philippines’ only Islamic bank.
Worries over Metrobank's capital condition misplaced, says analyst
But on what grounds?
Here's the latest on Philippine banks' real estate exposure
Philippine banks are now forced to submit a quarterly expanded report on real estate exposure from 30 January 2013.
Philippine central bank loans to govt, banks reach R117B
The central bank of the Philippines lent R117 billion to the government and banks as of end-April, up 11.4 percent year-on-year.
Philippines provides more incentives to bank mergers
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has revised its rules and allowed more incentives on banks’ mergers and consolidations.
BDO not in a hurry to tap fresh capital for lending
BDO is not in a rush to tap fresh capital for its lending business, since it has adequate funds.
Philippine bank lending slows in August
Outstanding loans of Philippine commercial banks slowed to 14 percent in August from 16 percent in July.
ADB signs deal promoting Islamic banking in Asia
The Asian Development Bank has signed an agreement that will expedite the adoption of Islamic banking across Asia.
Here's why the best mobile solutions are yet to come
Real innovation is happening in most markets. Unfortunately often the development is in a vacuum.
Buenaventura heads DBP
Gil Buenaventura was sworn in as President and CEO of state-owned Development Bank of the Philippines this week.
ADB, IFSB ink a deal to advance Islamic finance in developing countries
Here's what to expect from the agreement.
Philippine banks pooling $1B to finance public projects
Philippine banks will pool up to US$1 billion to finance projects under the public private partnership initiative of the government.
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