calendar_today February 26, 2026 schedule 2 min read

Bank lending growth slows to 9.2% in December as business and consumer loans remain resilient

Bank lending in the Philippines continued to expand in December, though at a slower pace, reflecting more cautious borrowing amid…

Executives of digital finance firm Maya pose with their trophy as the digital finance firm gets cited as one of Mandaluyong City’s top taxpayers

calendar_today February 24, 2026 schedule 3 min read

Maya cited among Mandaluyong’s top taxpayers as brand-led push wins industry recognition

Digital finance firm Maya has been recognized as one of Mandaluyong City’s top taxpayers, highlighting the company’s growing footprint in the city…

A girl holding a mobile phone as Tonik Supercharges Time Deposit Offering with 6–7–8% Rates — No Conditions, No Catch, and Accessible to Everyone

calendar_today February 13, 2026 schedule 2 min read

Tonik rolls out ‘6-7-8’ time deposit rates for Filipino savers, a perfect Valentines’ treat

Digital bank Tonik has upgraded its Time Deposit (TD) offering with higher, simplified interest rates aimed at making high-yield savings…

calendar_today February 11, 2026 schedule 4 min read

Cross-bank auto-debit: Ending the “same-bank” monopoly on bills

Cross-bank auto-debit is set to redefine how Filipinos pay their bills. For years, automating recurring payments in the Philippines came…

Image to illustrate use of AI in Philippine finance, credit scoring and artificial intelligence in fintech

calendar_today February 9, 2026 schedule 6 min read

Is AI in Philippine finance an efficiency engine for credit scoring or an emerging risk vector?

AI in Philippine finance is no longer a fringe experiment. Artificial intelligence is now quietly embedded across Philippine finance, shaping the systems used by banks and…

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calendar_today February 6, 2026 schedule 3 min read

The great exit: Why 2026 is the year of the Philippine fintech IPOs

PH fintech IPOs are set to take center stage in 2026, as the country’s digital banks and fintech startups gear…

calendar_today February 2, 2026 schedule 4 min read

BSP outlook: Banks eyeing credit stability in Q1 2026 as inflation cools to 1.4%–2.2% range

The Philippine banking sector is entering 2026 with a stance of “cautious optimism.” According to the latest Senior Bank Loan Officers’…

A finger pointing to a digital screen to show how digital banks, e-wallets, and traditional lenders are revolutionizing PH Finance in 2025

calendar_today January 30, 2026 schedule 6 min read

How digital banks are reshaping PH finance — and why the BSP wants more in 2026

For much of the last decade, digital banks were celebrated for one thing: speed. Speed in signing up customers, speed…

Landscape infographic comparing Financial Inclusion vs Financial Protection on a clean, modern tech-themed background. The left side displays the text “FINANCIAL INCLUSION” above an icon of a bank building connected to people and digital nodes, symbolizing access to banking and financial services. The right side shows “FINANCIAL PROTECTION” with icons of stacked coins, a family silhouette, and a shield with a checkmark, representing savings security, insurance, and risk protection. A bold “VS.” appears in the center dividing the two concepts. The background features subtle blue and teal digital lines and data patterns, conveying a technology-driven financial ecosystem without visual clutter.

calendar_today January 28, 2026 schedule 4 min read

Can regulation keep up on the issue of financial inclusion vs. financial protection?

In the Philippines, the rapid rise of financial technology (fintech) and digital finance has accelerated financial inclusion, bringing millions of…

calendar_today January 28, 2026 schedule 4 min read

How credit card rewards are reshaping Filipino spending

Cashback promotions from credit card companies are no longer just marketing hooks — they’ve evolved into strategic tools that banks…

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