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Public warned vs fake transaction notices
by Lawrence Agcaoili - November 23, 2023 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has cautioned the public against fake unauthorized transaction notices as electronic fund transfers hit record levels ahead of the Christmas holidays.
BSP profit plunges 71% in 8 months
by Lawrence Agcaoili - November 23, 2023 - 12:00am
The earnings of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas plunged by 71 percent to P22.91 billion from January to August versus last year’s P78.82 billion as expenses soared.
Margin of Philippines banks may drop next year
by Lawrence Agcaoili - November 23, 2023 - 12:00am
The margins of Philippine banks may decline next year as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to cut interest rates on easing inflation, according to Fitch Ratings.
Debt service burden soars to $8.9 billion in 8 months
by Lawrence Agcaoili - November 22, 2023 - 12:00am
The Philippines’ debt service burden soared to $8.89 billion from January to August as the country’s foreign obligations almost booked a double-digit increase, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pil...
Up to 7 percent growth possible next year
by Lawrence Agcaoili - November 22, 2023 - 12:00am
Philippine economic growth may expand by six to seven percent next year as the continued deceleration in inflation should improve business and consumer sentiment, paving the way for interest rate cuts by the Bangko...
E-payments in public markets, transpo reach BARMM
by Lawrence Agcaoili - November 21, 2023 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has extended cashless payments in public markets and transportation services to reach the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
UnionBank returns to domestic debt market
by Lawrence Agcaoili - November 21, 2023 - 12:00am
Listed Union Bank of the Philippines is returning to the domestic bond market to raise at least P2 billion via a dual-tranche bond offering with bond exchange option.
BOP surplus widens to $3.2 billion in 10 months
by Lawrence Agcaoili - November 21, 2023 - 12:00am
The Philippines posted a balance of payments surplus of $3.2 billion from January to October amid rising remittances from overseas Filipino workers, narrowing trade deficit and higher foreign borrowings by the national...
Inflation seen easing to 4 percent next year
by Lawrence Agcaoili - November 20, 2023 - 12:00am
Inflation may ease to within the two to four percent target set by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) next year after breaching the range for two consecutive years, according to economists.
Philippines may miss growth targets until 2025
by Lawrence Agcaoili - November 20, 2023 - 12:00am
Despite the upward revisions, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) still expects economic growth to fall below the target set by the government for the next three years.
BSP OKs UnionBank’s stand-alone trust entity
by Lawrence Agcaoili - November 19, 2023 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has given Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines the go-signal to put up a stand-alone trust corporation.
Philippines, Australia partner for fintech cooperation
by Lawrence Agcaoili - November 19, 2023 - 12:00am
The Philippines and Australia entered into a partnership to promote trade and investment across the financial technology sector, marking a major step towards technological collaboration.
Current account deficit seen to narrow this year
by Lawrence Agcaoili - November 19, 2023 - 12:00am
The Philippines is seen booking a smaller current account deficit this year after hitting an all-time high last year on increased domestic activity and higher import volumes and prices, according to economists...
Metrobank, PNB boost digital app channels
by Lawrence Agcaoili - November 18, 2023 - 12:00am
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) and Philippine National Bank (PNB) further upgraded their digital channels as more Filipinos embrace digitalization for their financial transactions.
Economists bet on one more rate hike
by Lawrence Agcaoili - November 18, 2023 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is likely to deliver one more rate hike this year after leaving key policy rates untouched last Thursday, economists said.
BSP wants remittance cost brought down to 1 percent
by Lawrence Agcaoili - November 17, 2023 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas hopes to further lower the cost of remittances to help increase the disposable income of overseas Filipino workers.
BSP keeps rates steady
by Lawrence Agcaoili - November 17, 2023 - 12:00am
Coming off a recent 25-basis-point off-cycle hike late last month, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas decided to hit the pause button as it kept interest rates steady, but vowed to keep monetary policy settings tight...
Robinsons Bank profit down to P842 million in 9 months
by Lawrence Agcaoili - November 16, 2023 - 12:00am
The profit of Robinsons Bank Corp. fell by 37 percent to P842.6 million from January to September versus last year’s P1.34 billion as its earnings slumped in the third quarter.
BSP readies rules framework for merchant payment law
by Lawrence Agcaoili - November 16, 2023 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is finalizing a regulatory framework for merchant payment acceptance activities as its ramp up its digitalization and financial inclusion initiatives.
OFW remittances up 2.6% in September
by Lawrence Agcaoili - November 16, 2023 - 12:00am
Remittances from overseas Filipino workers increased at a slower pace of 2.6 percent in September from 2.8 percent in August amid the economic slowdown in some host countries, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas...
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