The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) has recently added LandBank’s Link.BizPortal digital payment facility to its array of available payment channels. Using clients’ eligible source accounts such as LandBank or OFBank deposit account and/or corporate payment, e-wallet account and deposit accounts with other banks, the Link.BizPortal can now be tapped by clients of closed banks […]
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Bankers Institute of the Philippines (BAIPHIL) formalized their long-standing partnership recently with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) last December 18 at the BSP Head Office in Manila. BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. and BAIPHIL President Racquel B. Mañago shake hands after signing […]
Here’s great news to greet electronic wallet (e-wallet) users in the New Year! A new bill has just been filed by Cagayan de Oro 1st District Rep. Lordan Suan that seeks to waive fees for small transactions made through digital wallets in the Philippines. The bill’s author stated that eliminating fees for small transactions will […]
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recognized seven outstanding partner institutions of its Mindanao Regional Office (MRO) and Branches during the 2023 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony (OBSAC) held last December 5 in Cagayan de Oro City. MBM Rosalia V. De Leon (front row, center) leads the recognition rites during the 2023 Outstanding Bangko Sentral […]
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recently named nine outstanding institutional partners of its Visayas Regional Office (VRO) and Branches during the recently-concluded “2023 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony (OBSAC)” held in Dumaguete City. Monetary Board Member Romeo L. Bernardo, who led the ceremony, conveyed the BSP’s gratitude to its partners for their support in fulfilling the […]
Delivering tailored solutions to those seeking formal digital credit with a nuanced understanding of their circumstances, challenges and aspirations, current situation, financial struggles, as well as their personal goals and dreams is at the core of Tala. Keeping these in mind, the goal is to increase customers’ self-confidence in making financial decisions, foster financial independence, […]
by Robin Wong, Chief Executive Officer of Mocasa The financial landscape in emerging markets is undergoing a great shift. In the Philippines, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the World Bank (WB), unveiled the Open Finance PH Pilot last June of this year – a monumental […]
The Islamic Banking and Finance (IBF) Core Team of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) was recently named regional winner of the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Group Award for their work in developing Islamic finance in the country. The group’s efforts have strengthened stakeholder engagement and inter-agency cooperation, implemented key regulations and built capacities to support […]
Value-added distributor Netpoleon announced a partnership with Pentera, the leader in automated security validation, to distribute Pentera’s solutions across the ANZ and ASEAN regions. Netpoleon is a leading provider of integrated security, networking solutions, and value-added services across APAC. Pentera will join the list of world-class solutions that Netpoleon offers to help customers keep pace […]
Hosted by Smile’s CEO Jerome Eger, the Smile API Podcast has just announced a new episode (Episode 6) that would feature Xavier Peh, a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in regional payments, technology, and financial services. Xavier Peh’s career spans reputable companies such as Visa, Grab, Binance, and his current position as a key member […]
