calendar_today September 29, 2025 schedule 4 min read

BSP to stop digital bank license applications by Dec. 2025 — balancing innovation with stability

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has announced that it will close its application window for new digital bank licenses…

SEC Chairperson Francis E. Lim prepares to answer questions about bank secrecy law during a media briefing

calendar_today September 25, 2025 schedule 5 min read

SEC supports easing of bank secrecy law amid calls for market integrity

By Edielyn Mangol, Reporter In a bold move aligning with global transparency standards, the Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…

Security Bank raises ₱5B via Fixed-rate Peso bonds offer

By Edielyn Mangol, Reporter Security Bank Corporation has announced recently that it will raise ₱5 billion through the issuance of…

audax joins AWS Partner Network to accelerate digital banking transformation across APAC, ME

Singapore fintech backed by Standard Chartered eyes opportunities as Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, deepens digital finance adoption. audax Financial…

calendar_today September 23, 2025 schedule 6 min read

Beyond the limit: BSP’s ₱500,000 cap reshapes cash transaction rules

By Edielyn Mangol, Reporter The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has taken another major step in fortifying the country’s financial system…

Angelo Madrid (3rd from left), President of Maya Bank, leads the credit access MOA-signing with Atome. Joining him were (from left:) Jefferson Chen, CEO of Atome Financial; Chris Quiros, Country General Manager of Atome Philippines; and Manu Panda, COO of Maya Bank

calendar_today September 22, 2025 schedule 4 min read

Maya Bank, Atome seal ₱2.75B loan channeling deal to boost credit access in the Philippines

Millions of Filipinos could soon enjoy easier access to responsible credit as Maya Bank, the country’s leading digital bank, and Atome, Southeast…

calendar_today September 18, 2025 schedule 5 min read

BSP-DOLE alliance marks new era of data-driven monetary and labor policy

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) have formalized a new Memorandum of Understanding…

Bribery and corruption, as shown by this image of hands passing money under the table is what the BSP wants to prevent under the AFASA Law

calendar_today September 17, 2025 schedule 4 min read

BSP wields new AFASA Law in probe of flood-control corruption accounts

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has stepped into the widening flood-control corruption controversy, using its newly granted powers under…

GoTyme Bank now offers 20 free InstaPay transfers monthly

By Edielyn Mangol, Reporter GoTyme Bank has rolled out a customer-friendly update: 20 free InstaPay transfers every month for all…

calendar_today September 10, 2025 schedule 6 min read

UnionBank joins Open Finance for PERA pilot to streamline retirement planning

By Edielyn Mangol, Reporter UnionBank of the Philippines has taken another bold step in advancing financial inclusion by joining the…

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BSP to stop digital bank license applications by Dec. 2025 — balancing innovation with stability

SEC supports easing of bank secrecy law amid calls for market integrity

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Security Bank raises ₱5B via Fixed-rate Peso bonds offer

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audax joins AWS Partner Network to accelerate digital banking transformation across APAC, ME

Beyond the limit: BSP’s ₱500,000 cap reshapes cash transaction rules

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Maya Bank, Atome seal ₱2.75B loan channeling deal to boost credit access in the Philippines

BSP-DOLE alliance marks new era of data-driven monetary and labor policy

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BSP wields new AFASA Law in probe of flood-control corruption accounts

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GoTyme Bank now offers 20 free InstaPay transfers monthly

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UnionBank joins Open Finance for PERA pilot to streamline retirement planning