Why banks are tightening rules while fintechs double down
Make sure you understand why banks are tightening rules while fintechs are doubling down, as the digital lending market enters…
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BPI rolls out 100% recycled PVC-free debit card to boost sustainable banking
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has rolled out a redesigned Debit Mastercard made from 100% recycled, PVC-free plastic, reinforcing the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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’…
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…