Category: Banking and Finance

calendar_today October 13, 2025 schedule 5 min read

Tonik makes history as 1st PH company accepted into Tokyo Stock Exchange Asia Startup Hub

by Edielyn Mangol, Reporter Philippine digital bank Tonik has taken a landmark step in its growth trajectory, becoming the first company from the…

By Edielyn Mangol

calendar_today October 9, 2025 schedule 5 min read

LoanLite: SSS and UnionBank’s answer to predatory lending

In a bold move to confront predatory lending in the Philippines, the Social Security System (SSS) has partnered with UnionBank…

By Edielyn Mangol

calendar_today October 8, 2025 schedule 8 min read

GGCash waives cash-in fees but InstaPay bank charges stay

by Edielyn Mangol, Reporter The Philippine digital payments ecosystem has grown at a rapid pace, with e-wallets like GCash leading…

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Bank Charges, GCash, InstaPay, InstaPay fees

By Edielyn Mangol

calendar_today October 6, 2025 schedule 6 min read

BSP moratorium 2025: What the halt on digital bank licenses means for the Philippines

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has announced a major policy move that could reshape the digital finance industry in…

By Leira Mananzan

calendar_today October 3, 2025 schedule 6 min read

PNB shuts down Bahrain unit, embarks on bold restructuring to reinvent itself

by Edielyn Mangol, Reporter The Philippine National Bank (PNB) is taking bold steps to reinvent itself as it restructures its…

By Edielyn Mangol

calendar_today October 2, 2025 schedule 4 min read

PhilSys and e-KYC: Paving the way for inclusive financial services in the Philippines

by Edielyn Mangol, Reporter A longstanding barrier to financial services in the Philippines has been identity verification. Millions of Filipinos,…

By Edielyn Mangol

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…

By Ralph Fajardo

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)…

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Bank Secrecy, Market Integrity, SEC

By Edielyn Mangol

calendar_today September 25, 2025 schedule 4 min read

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…

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Fixed-Rate Peso Bonds

By Edielyn Mangol

calendar_today September 24, 2025 schedule 4 min read

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…

By Ralph Fajardo