JuanHand inks MOA with PH cybercrime body to combat new fintech lending cybercrimes in 2024
JuanHand, an online lending platform, and the Philippines’ Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) have recently signed a groundbreaking memorandum…
BSP sees October 2024 inflation ranging from 2% to 2.8%, cites strong economic pressures
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has projected the October 2024 inflation rate to fall within a range of 2.0%…
RCBC expands dollar bond program to US$4 billion amid strong investor demand
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), a prominent member of the Yuchengco Group, has expanded its medium-term note (MTN) program from…
Artificial intelligence to boost agriculture jobs and food security in PH this 2024 — DA
by Jan Michael Carpo, Reporter Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionize Philippine agriculture by increasing food security and potentially…
China Bank sweeps consumer finance awards
CBC celebrates 10 international awards for excellence in consumer finance China Bank has clinched ten prestigious international awards, highlighting its…
Wise gains direct access to PH’s InstaPay for e-payments, enhances services for Filipinos in 2024
Wise, a global fintech company, has recently gained direct access to InstaPay, the Philippines’ real-time payment system, and established a…
Ayala secures $200 million loan from Metrobank, to drive strategic growth in emerging sectors
Ayala Corporation (Ayala), one of the Philippines’ oldest and largest conglomerates, has strengthened its financial footing by securing a US$200…
BSP inflation forecast for 2024 hints at stability, but fintech’s role in economic resilience grows
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has projected inflation for October 2024 to fall between 2.0% and 2.8%, a range…
Maya Bank scores big, hits record PhP67 billion in loan disbursements thanks to AI innovations
by Jan Michael Carpo, Reporter Maya Bank, a digital lending leader in the Philippines, has achieved a record milestone by…
Cybersecurity challenges: PH grapples with the dual challenges of AI innovation and data privacy
Cybersecurity challenges are intensifying alongside the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI), which is creating a wealth of opportunities for…