Maya Bank highlights that strong shared infrastructure, predictable regulation, and fair competition are essential for sustainable digital finance in ASEAN

calendar_today August 18, 2026 schedule 4 min read

Maya says stronger infrastructure, enabling policies key to sustainable digital finance in ASEAN

Maya Bank highlights that strong shared infrastructure, predictable regulation, and fair competition are essential for sustainable digital finance in ASEAN.

calendar_today August 18, 2026 schedule 3 min read

BSP urges Southeast Asian regulators to get ahead of emerging financial risks

BSP Governor Eli Remolona urges regulators to anticipate interconnected financial risks as geopolitical tensions, cyber threats, climate change and digitalization…

calendar_today August 17, 2026 schedule 3 min read

BSP tightens FX oversight, opens procurement process

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is bolstering regulatory transparency by hosting stakeholder sessions to enhance foreign exchange compliance and procurement.

calendar_today August 14, 2026 schedule 3 min read

PCCI pushes education rethink as digital economy reshapes skills Filipino graduates need

PCCI is calling for stronger industry involvement in reshaping higher education as AI, digitalization, and changing workforce demands redefine the…

calendar_today August 7, 2026 schedule 4 min read

Philippine GDP growth slows to 2.3% in Q2 as investment weakens

Philippine economic growth slowed further in the second quarter, raising pressure on policymakers as inflation remains elevated and investments weaken.

calendar_today July 28, 2026 schedule 3 min read

Philippine digital payments hit ₱24.7T record in 2025 growth

Philippine digital payments hit a record ₱24.7 trillion in 2025, reflecting accelerating digital adoption and the country's shift toward a…

BSP expands interagency data-sharing with new DOJ, SEC, and PSA agreements

calendar_today July 24, 2026 schedule 4 min read

BSP strengthens FDI data sharing to improve investment transparency, policymaking

The BSP has partnered with the SEC and PSA to improve FDI data quality, strengthening investment transparency and economic policymaking…

calendar_today July 22, 2026 schedule 4 min read

BSP tightens oversight of casino junket transactions, takes financial stability discussions to Cebu and Davao

The BSP tightened casino junket risk guidance and expanded regional financial stability briefings, reinforcing stronger risk management across Philippine finance.

calendar_today July 21, 2026 schedule 3 min read

Peso, PSEi rally cools as Middle East tensions resurface

The Philippine peso and PSEi rallied last week on softer US inflation data, but the rally has cooled as renewed…

calendar_today July 20, 2026 schedule 4 min read

TransUnion: Filipinos remain optimistic despite inflation, but spend more cautiously

TransUnion found Filipinos remain optimistic despite inflation, while becoming more cautious with spending, savings, and credit to manage household finances.

calendar_today July 13, 2026 schedule 2 min read

BSP reports lower FDI inflows, highlights lessons from past financial crises

BSP reported lower foreign direct investment inflows in early 2026, citing weaker debt investments despite stronger equity capital placements.

calendar_today July 8, 2026 schedule 3 min read

Inflation eases to 6.4% in June, but BSP says price pressures remain elevated

Philippine inflation eased to 6.4% in June, but the BSP warned persistent underlying price pressures could keep inflation elevated longer.

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