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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…

Photo of RCBC First Senior Vice President and Head of the Transaction Banking Group Martin Tirol, President and Chief Executive Officer Reggie Cariaso, Visa Philippines Country Manager Jeffrey Navarro and Head of Clients Rio Mayuga during the MOA-signing

calendar_today January 27, 2026 schedule 4 min read

Visa and RCBC ink strategic debit deal to narrow the PH digital payments gap

In a move set to reshape the local digital finance landscape, global payments leader Visa (NYSE: V) and Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) have…

calendar_today January 23, 2026 schedule 3 min read

ATC completes merger with UnionBank’s full service trust corporation, sets new standards in PH

ATRAM Trust Corporation (ATC) has completed its merger with UnionBank Investment Management and Trust Corporation (UBIMTC), marking the first-ever merger…