Philippines
Wise launches in the Philippines with fee-free money transfer service
Users can receive and spend money internationally and create up to 3 cards.
22 hours ago
Wise launches in the Philippines with fee-free money transfer service
Users can receive and spend money internationally and create up to 3 cards.
22 hours ago
CTBC Bank PH unveils redesigned web interface and mobile banking app
The app features personalised widgets and customisable features.
4 days ago
PH banks’ total assets expanded 9.2% to $439.3b in 2023
Both lending and investing activity grew during the period.
PH fintech BillEase integrates QRPh in platform with AUB partnership
BillEase customers can now pay at over 600,000 QRPh-accepting merchants.
Philippine loan officer fined for violating lending regulations
The officer was an employee of the now closed Ruran Bank of Buguias (Benguet).
PH banks maintained loan standards in Q1
An estimated 3 in 4 banks maintained credit standards for housing loans.
PH’s BillEase clinched $5m investment from Credit Saison lending arm
BillEase has achieved profitability in 2023 and delivered 47% return on equity.
Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card
The soon-to-be-launched card will underwrite based on present and future income, not just past financial records.
PH central bank revokes license of local money changer
Money changer NIKKO reportedly committed “serious violations” of money laundering laws.
Union Bank’s profit outlook dims on higher costs and riskier loans
It has less buffers for loan losses than lower-rated banking peers, Moody’s Ratings warned.
Philippine National Bank’s profitability to improve on more SME loans
Liquidity is expected to decline as it accelerates lending in 2024.
Overseas Filipinos’ remittances up 3% to $2.95b in Feb
A total of $2.65b in remittances coursed through banks, the central bank said.
Personal remittances from Overseas Filipinos (OFs) grew by 3% to $2.95b in February, according to central bank data.
Philippine central bank simplifies FX policy for foreign investment registration
Foreign investments can now be registered upon registering at any authorized agent bank.
Philippine bank lending up 8.6% in Feb on higher motor and card loans
Consumer loans grew 25.2% partly due to demand for motor vehicle loans rising.
Unacash unveils installment loans in the Philippines
Customers can apply for loans up to approximately $886.
PH-based Allbank and Salmon Group unveil QR PH-enabled payment solution
It eliminates the need to input details manually for traditional payments.
BPI Private Wealth aims to double assets and capture 25% local HNW market
CEO Maria Theresa Marcial says they are targeting US$53b in AUM by 2026.
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