2022 seen as the “Year of Digital Banks” as BSP grants licenses to 6 banks in PH
by Bhea Baarde, Correspondent Three already launched. Three more to go. The year 2022 may definitely be considered the year…
DTI sees robust growth for PH e-commerce
“We believe that e-commerce is here to stay and will grow exponentially!” Thus, exclaimed Mary Jean Pacheco, assistant secretary of…
30 percent of retail purchases were digital payments in 2021
More Filipinos are fast becoming digital savvy as one of every three retail payments went digital in 2021 according to…
No New Philippine Peso Coin series — BSP
Reports circulating on social media about a new Philippine coin series have reached the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), and…
Bill to boost financing for MSMEs filed under 19th Congress
Good news for micro-entrepreneurs and business startups! A bill aiming to boost financing for lenders and assist micro, small, and…
Diokno says incoming chief will be able to continue reforms at BSP
Outgoing BSP chief and new Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said that he is confident the new governor of Bangko Sentral…
Customers express shock after ING announces exit in PH retail business
by Bhea Baarde, Correspondent A number of account holders of ING, The Netherlands-based digital bank, expressed dismay after the firm…
12 future-proof high-paying fintech jobs that can withstand the next pandemic
The CoVid 19 pandemic has devastated millions of businesses and careers around the world. Previously impregnable sectors such as food,…
ASEAN Conference for FSIs to take place in PH August 16-17
More than 600 technology and business executives from leading banks, insurance, and micro-finance institutions in the Philippines are expected to…
The impact of an accelerating PH fintech industry on MSMEs
by Bheaa Baarde, Correspondent Cashless transactions, as well as buying products or services online, are getting more common nowadays. I…