Philippines
Atome taps alternative data to reach unbanked Filipinos
Atome taps alternative data to reach unbanked Filipinos
About 80% of its Philippine cardholders are using their first card product.
1 day ago
GCash operator Mynt raises record $966m in Philippine IPO
Shares opened 0.5% above their offer price as the company made its market debut on 20 October.
4 days ago
Paymentology partners with AUB on digital payments
The deal will support HelloMoney AUB’s flagship e-wallet and its QR Ph capabilities.
5 days ago
BPI tops Philippine bank AI visibility
BDO was listed first in 75% of the responses.
Perasure rolls out digital lending app in the Philippines
It offers loans up to $795 and targets gig and informal workers.
Philippine central bank adopts Basel III operational risk approach
Banks will undergo a monitoring period before the full implementation on Dec 2027.
Over 1 in 10 Filipinos lose money to scams
Of those scammed, 38% were scammed more than ones, and only 4% reported to authorities.
Philippine financial scams target 69% through SMS
Text messages remain the leading contact channel despite a decline from 75% in 2025.
GCash parent Mynt prices $844.6m IPO
The IPO is poised to become the largest IPO in Philippine history.
How has Filipino financial literacy changed since 2021?
Only 43% of adults said they were satisfied with their current financial situation.
Deutsche Bank names Vikas Arora as Philippine country chief
Arora was also appointed as head of corporate bank in the Philippines.
BSP makes $15.9m capital rule mandatory for banks shifting to digital model
The BSP also opened the door to new digital bank licenses and license conversions.
Filipino borrowers abandon credit plans as costs bite
60% considered financing but did not proceed up from 57% a year earlier.
BSP announces five convictions for rural bank fraud and unlicensed services
Two former rural bank officers were convicted for fraudulent loan transactions.
Philippines’ Metrobank names Anthony Yap head of institutional banking sector
He currently serves as Chairman of ORIX Metro Leasing and Finance.
Philippine financial system 'resilient' despite global headwinds: stability council
The system is supported by sound capital and liquidity positions, the council said.
BSP sees lower transfer fees boosting digital payments, deposits
Some banks reported digital transactions rising by as much as 50%.
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