Philippines

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.