Philippines
Principled AI key to transformation of financial services
Companies must be transparent and fair to maintain trust and mitigate reputational risks.
BSP underscores PH's potential as investment destination for Islamic finance
This is thanks to the country's drive for financial inclusion and robust economy amongst others.
Chart of the Week: Philippine card payments market value to grow to $43.4b in 2021
Debit cards dominate in the Philippines with 90.6 million in circulation.
Southeast Asia’s neobank market to grow 50% in 2021
Funding and winding down of the pandemic’s impact on the economy will push this market.
Security Bank CEO Sanjiv Vohra on future-proofing a bank amidst a time of upheaval
The CEO of Philippines’ first private bank post-war highlights the importance of a people-centric approach in future-proofing a bank whilst tackling a crisis.
Philippine fintech firm Voyager raises $167m from Tencent, others
The firm has applied for a digital banking license in the country.
India, Philippines banks in trouble amidst renewed infection surge
Emerging banks in Asia continue to be in a tough operating environment, says Fitch.
Commentary
The stablecoin conversation is missing the everyday user
Stablecoin payments are going mainstream. Hong Kong and APAC are showing how
Why digital assets are set to become mainstream in APAC
Bitcoin’s latest hacks expose where trust really sits in Asia
Singapore's next payments opportunity
DIFC's reforms open new doors for Asian businesses: Is yours ready?
Why Asia’s private wealth industry requires a new era of governance