calendar_today August 11, 2026 schedule 4 min read

Philippine banks see steady lending standards and stronger loan demand in Q3, BSP survey says

Philippine banks expect steady Q3 lending standards while business loan demand rises amidst lower credit tightening, according to BSP survey.

Credit intelligence network warns of increased credit risk as SEC lifts online lending freeze

calendar_today August 10, 2026 schedule 7 min read

Collective data intelligence key to managing credit risk as SEC reopens lending market

The SEC lifting its online lending freeze sparks new market entrants, elevating credit risk unless institutions adopt real-time data sharing.

calendar_today August 10, 2026 schedule 4 min read

Maya pushes for ‘financial health’ as the next fintech frontier

Maya calls for shifting Philippine fintech focus from basic account access to financial health, driving savings, credit, and resilience.

calendar_today August 7, 2026 schedule 3 min read

GCash, Mastercard to let foreign tourists pay via QR using their existing bank cards

GCash and Mastercard will let eligible foreign tourists pay via GCash QR using existing cards, eliminating local wallets and cash…

calendar_today August 7, 2026 schedule 3 min read

GoTyme Bank adds Apple Pay support for debit card users in the Philippines

GoTyme Bank now supports Apple Pay, giving debit card customers a faster, more secure way to make contactless payments nationwide.

calendar_today August 6, 2026 schedule 3 min read

EastWest introduces AI chatbot to help businesses navigate cash management services

EastWest launches AI-powered ECHO chatbot to help Filipino businesses manage collections, payments, payroll, and cash flow more efficiently through digital…

calendar_today August 6, 2026 schedule 3 min read

EastWest Priority strengthens client-centered wealth management

EastWest Priority is enhancing its wealth management services through personalized financial advisory, dedicated relationship managers, and expanded access to priority…

calendar_today August 5, 2026 schedule 3 min read

LANDBANK LGU financing reaches P33.4B across the Visayas

LANDBANK has extended P33.4 billion in financing to LGUs across the Visayas, helping fund infrastructure projects, improve public services, and…

calendar_today August 4, 2026 schedule 3 min read

Metrobank posts ₱24.9B first-half profit as loan growth offsets tougher operating environment

Metrobank posted ₱24.9 billion in first-half 2026 earnings, driven by steady loan growth, resilient core banking operations, and disciplined risk…

SB Finance expands to financing healthcare needs partners with 66 hospitals 1 scaled 1

calendar_today August 4, 2026 schedule 5 min read

SB Finance expands Patient Access Program to 66 hospitals, giving Filipinos another way to finance medical care

SB Finance has expanded its Patient Access Program to 66 partner hospitals, offering installment financing for hospital bills, treatments, and…

calendar_today August 3, 2026 schedule 2 min read

The new battle between banks and fintechs isn’t about payments anymore

Every wallet already reaches every merchant. Payments stopped being a moat the moment the rails went public. The real fight…

calendar_today July 31, 2026 schedule 4 min read

No more ID uploads: GoTyme Bank integrates to speed up account opening

National ID integration is helping GoTyme Bank simplify digital account opening by enabling customers to verify their identity directly against…

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