Banking and Finance

calendar_today May 11, 2026 schedule 3 min read

TransUnion deepens credit education push as Filipino borrowing appetite grows

With credit demand surging, TransUnion expands lender education and partners with BSP to boost credit literacy as more Filipinos enter…

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today May 8, 2026 schedule 3 min read

Manulife unifies insurance and investments in a single mobile app push

Manulife integrates iFUNDS into its app, unifying insurance and investments into one digital platform for simpler financial management experience.

By Arianna Aguiluz

calendar_today May 8, 2026 schedule 3 min read

UnionBank boosts local retail bazaars through digital payment tools

Local retail bazaars in the Philippines adopt digital payments as UnionBank expands tools enabling MSMEs to serve cashless, modern consumers.

By Edielyn Mangol

calendar_today May 5, 2026 schedule 3 min read

Metrobank posts ₱12.6 billion profit in Q1 as lending, margins drive growth

Metrobank posted ₱12.6 billion in first-quarter profit, driven by stronger margins, asset growth, and resilient core banking operations amid evolving…

By Editorial Team

calendar_today May 4, 2026 schedule 3 min read

Visa, BPI launch real-time cross-border payments via Visa Direct

Visa and BPI launch Visa Direct in the Philippines, enabling real-time cross-border transfers for faster, more secure digital remittance services.

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today May 4, 2026 schedule 2 min read

Metrobank reports SUVs, house-and-lot properties as top loan choices for Filipino borrowers

According to Metrobank data, Filipino borrowers continue prioritizing SUVs and house-and-lot properties, reflecting long-term financial planning and family-oriented purchasing trends.

By Editorial Team

calendar_today May 1, 2026 schedule 3 min read

Are Filipinos finally trusting digital banks with their money?

Digital banks are becoming essential financial tools for Filipinos, driving inclusion and transforming savings behavior as more users embrace mobile-first…

By Edielyn Mangol

calendar_today April 30, 2026 schedule 4 min read

Happycash taps FinScore partnership to widen responsible credit access for Filipinos

HappyCash and FinScore are expanding regulated digital credit access, helping underserved Filipinos build healthier financial habits and narrowing the country’s…

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today April 29, 2026 schedule 3 min read

IDfy names new Philippines country head as digital trust becomes critical to fintech growth

IDfy appointed Raghuraman Chandrashekhar as Philippines Country Head, aiming to bolster digital identity and fraud prevention in the growing market.

By Arianna Aguiluz

calendar_today April 29, 2026 schedule 3 min read

Digital fatigue: Are Filipinos overwhelmed by too many finance apps?

Digital finance in the Philippines is driving inclusion, but growing app fragmentation is creating rising complexity and emerging digital fatigue.

By Leira Mananzan

calendar_today April 28, 2026 schedule 5 min read

TrustDecision expands risk decision platform with Agentic AI as banks confront new challenges

Southeast Asian banks adopt AI for risk and fraud, but governance, control, and explainability now define real deployment challenges.

By Editorial Team

calendar_today April 23, 2026 schedule 3 min read

Maya named “Neobank of the Year” at Asset Triple A Digital Awards, recognized for fraud protection capabilities

Maya named Neobank of the Year at Asset Triple A Awards, recognized for fraud protection, alongside leading Asia-Pacific digital banks.

By Editorial Team