BSP data shows FCDU loans rise to US$15.56B in Q4 2025 despite yearly dip
FCDU loans rose to $15.56B in Q4 2025, up 2.9% quarterly, despite a 1.6% annual decline, BSP data shows.
Philippine external position steadies, but global risks cloud outlook — BSP report
Philippine external position shows resilience, with lower liabilities, as BSP warns global risks may pressure balance of payments through 2027.
Smart rolls out early access to Samsung Galaxy S26 Series for postpaid subscribers
Select subscribers of Smart Communications were among the first in the country to experience the new Samsung Galaxy S26 Series, as the telco hosted an exclusive early release event ahead of the device’s official launch. Held at SM Megamall earlier this month, the event brought together Smart Postpaid users, Samsung enthusiasts, and early adopters for a preview […]
Saviynt launches identity control plane to govern AI agents in real time
Saviynt launches identity control plane for AI agents, addressing shadow AI risks and enterprise blind spots across autonomous systems.
CLI’s women executives power growth amid push into digital finance
CLI highlights women finance leaders driving expansion, while adopting digital payments, embedded finance, and proptech solutions across Visayas and Mindanao.
BSP holds rates steady as oil price pressures test inflation outlook
BSP holds rates at 4.25% as Iran-linked oil tensions drive inflation risks, balancing price stability with fragile economic recovery.
Maya rolls out rebates for remittance families as Middle East tensions push oil prices higher
Amid Middle East tensions and rising oil prices linked to Iraq, Maya Philippines rolls out rebates to help Filipino remittance-dependent households manage costs.
iProov study shows deepfakes shatter confidence, 74% to switch banks for deepfake protection
A global study warns of a “Great Trust Recession” as deepfakes erode online confidence, with nearly half of users questioning digital authenticity, raising concerns for financial services and consumer behavior.
EastWest launches AutoCash to help car owners unlock vehicle equity
East West Banking Corporation has introduced a new refinancing product that allows car owners to convert the value of their vehicles into cash while continuing to use them for daily mobility. The bank recently launched EastWest AutoCash, a financing solution designed to help customers access funds for a variety of needs — from business expansion and education […]
Beyond remittances: How fintech is rewiring OFW money habits
For decades, remittances from Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) have stood as one of the Philippines’ economic mainstays. In 2024, remittances reached a record USD 38.34 billion, fueling household spending, education, healthcare, and entrepreneurship across the archipelago. But that figure tells only part of the story. Today, the way OFWs send, spend, save, and even budget […]