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

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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…

Visa and BPI partner to launch Visa Direct, enabling outbound international transfers for Filipino businesses

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.

SUVs, house-and-lot properties remain top loan choices for Filipino borrowers — Metrobank

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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.

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…

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…

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.

A man looks stressed while looking at his digital bank records may be a sign of digital fatigue

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.

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.

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.

calendar_today April 22, 2026 schedule 3 min read

Digital disbursement done right? Lessons from LANBANK’s scholarship system

LANDBANK and TESDA's new digital payout system is transforming how scholarship funds reach Filipino learners, marking a major step toward…

Metrobank lists PHP35 billion ASEAN Sustainability Bonds on PDEx

calendar_today April 21, 2026 schedule 3 min read

Metrobank raises P35B from landmark sustainability bond issuance, sees 7x investor demand

Metrobank lists P35 billion sustainability bonds on PDEx, attracting sevenfold demand, signaling strong investor appetite for ESG investments in Philippines.