Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has recently acquired bonds valued at over P200 million. The bonds, which were issued three years prior, effectively completed its dual-tranche bond offering. In a press statement, the Aboitiz-led bank said that it has bought P236.7 million worth of its Series C bonds as part of a bond exchange […]
Innovative cost-efficient initiatives and sustainable technologies propel SCG forward. SCG shared the company’s Q3/2023 operating results and strategies to counter regional economic stagnation. Despite facing a slowdown in the petrochemical sector, shrinking exports, and elevated interest rates, SCG is optimistic about its sustainable long-term growth while its financial stability remains robust. Roongrote Rangsiyopash, President and […]
To help reduce financial strain among Filipino workers, Paywatch, an Earned Wage Access (EWA) service provider based in Malaysia, announced recently its formal entry into the Philippine market. Rowell del Fierro, president of Paywatch Philippines, made this announcement in a virtual press briefing shortly after bringing attention to the widespread problem that many Filipinos encounter […]
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recently named nine outstanding institutional partners of its Visayas Regional Office (VRO) and Branches during the recently-concluded “2023 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony (OBSAC)” held in Dumaguete City. Monetary Board Member Romeo L. Bernardo, who led the ceremony, conveyed the BSP’s gratitude to its partners for their support in fulfilling the […]
by Jan Michael Carpo, Reporter On the fourth and final day of AWS re:Invent 2023, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has invited Dr. Werner Vogels, Amazon.com’s Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, to share his global tech insights and predictions for the coming year. Dr. Werner Vogels, Vice President and CTO of Amazon.com (IMAGE CREDIT: www.aboutamazon.com) […]
Robinsons Bank Corp., owned by Gokongwei, has recently teamed up with PayMongo, a payment processing platform, to assist micro-, small and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs) in their digital payment requirements through creative and straightforward solutions. By providing simple and effective online transaction solutions, the alliance is hoping to completely transform the way micro-, small and medium-sized […]
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As every executive now knows, customer experience is crucial in ensuring the success of any business endeavour. Based on the latest PwC survey, it was revealed that a positive customer experience is crucial for the development and prosperity of any business, regardless of its sector. It also showed that consumers are prepared to pay up […]
In time for Filipinos’ Christmas bonus and 13th-month pay, the newest mobile banking player, OwnBank, sets foot in the market to offer local users its next-generation, all-in-one financial services, with the highest savings interest rate yet of 8% per annum. The one app for all your financial needs: OwnBank is BSP-regulated and PDIC-insured, so you […]
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced the result of its latest Mobility Report, where it was revealed that by the end of 2023, almost one out of five of all global mobile subscriptions will be 5G subscriptions. What’s more interesting is that this growth has proven resilient despite continued economic challenges and geopolitical unrest in some […]
