Image showing award won by Maya, which was named "Best Virtual Bank in PH" for 3rd straight year

calendar_today August 6, 2025 schedule 4 min read

Maya clinches “Best Virtual Bank in PH” for 3rd straight year

In a landmark victory for the Philippines’ burgeoning digital finance landscape, Maya, the country’s leading digital bank, has been crowned…

Two hands inputting loan data on a mobile phone as PH digital lending faces crackdown

calendar_today August 4, 2025 schedule 5 min read

PH digital lending faces crackdown amidst growth

by Alexis Tuble, Correspondent The Philippine digital lending market is rapidly expanding, driven by a surge in app usage and…

BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. (3rd from left) is shown here while shaking hands with National Treasurer Sharon P. Almanza (2nd from left). With them are 2 other execs of the BSP.

calendar_today August 1, 2025 schedule 4 min read

BSP bolsters financial system resilience as non-banking sector assets soar to ₱10.6 trillion

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is taking a proactive step to secure the country’s financial future, signing a key…

Bird's eye view of buildings to illustrate how the BSP plans to ignite a U$1 billion Sukuk market growth for inclusive finance in PH

calendar_today July 21, 2025 schedule 5 min read

BSP ignites U$1 billion Sukuk market growth for inclusive finance in latest forum

Imagine a financial market that’s not just robust but also deeply inclusive, tapping into new sources of capital while adhering…

Facade shot of the DOF office, which issued a clarificatory statement about RA 12214 (CMEPA)

calendar_today July 18, 2025 schedule 5 min read

DOF busts myths on 20% tax under RA 12214: “New law targets interest income, not savings”

by Leira Mananzan, Reporter RA 12214, officially known as the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA), is now in effect as…

Sen. Ralph Recto in a Senate hearing to discuss "savings tax"

calendar_today July 17, 2025 schedule 6 min read

RA 12214 savings tax: What Filipinos need to know about the “new” 20% tax on deposits

by Leira Mananzan, Reporter A sweeping new law is poised to reshape the Philippine financial landscape — and the way…

Pia Arellano, president of CIBI, while receiving a plaque during the ABF Fintech Awards 2025 after the company was recognized for advancing financial inclusion

calendar_today July 10, 2025 schedule 4 min read

CIBI Information Inc. recognized for advancing financial inclusion at ABF Fintech Awards 2025

CIBI Information Inc. (CIBI), the Philippines’ pioneering local credit bureau, has received top honors at the 2025 Asian Banking and…

Image of a man touching a screen to illustrate the rise of embedded finance in PH e-commerce and retail

calendar_today July 8, 2025 schedule 4 min read

Invisible banking: The rise of embedded finance in PH e-commerce and retail

by Edielyn Mae Mangol, Reporter The Philippines is witnessing a transformative shift in how financial services are delivered and consumed,…

Reggie Cariaso, President and Chief Executive Officer of RCBC

calendar_today July 4, 2025 schedule 4 min read

Reggie Cariaso takes the helm at RCBC, to usher in a new wave of digital leadership

by Alexis Tuble, Correspondent Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) begins a new era in leadership and innovation as Reginaldo “Reggie”…

Members and officers of the Chamber of Thrift Banks (CTB)

calendar_today July 3, 2025 schedule 3 min read

Philippine thrift banks thriving, fueling economic growth with robust performance

The Philippine thrift banking sector is emerging as a powerful engine for economic development, reporting impressive growth in 2024. New data released…

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