Philippines

SMBC poaches BDO veteran to lead Philippine Corporate Banking

Maria Angelica Balangue brings 20 years of capital markets experience as she leads SMBC Manila.

Business loans growth slows to 8.2% as nonresident credit falls

Philippines loans decelerate amidst 10.4% nonresident decline.

PH insurers must prioritise simplicity to expand coverage: executives

Embedding insurance into everyday transactions can also improve affordability.

Execution over strategy: The new differentiator for insurance leaders

AI won't replace your advisor, but an advisor with AI will, Sun Life said.

Better protection for vulnerable groups could boost PH insurer trust: AXA

Insurers can draw from guidance used in other jurisdictions.

RCBC sees stablecoins as future of cross-border fund transfers

Only 3 of 4 major Philippine banks currency cater to crypto exchanges.

Cybercrime tops insurance risks as AI heightens threats: PwC

Economic pressures and climate change round out the top five risks for the sector.

Landbank touts digital-led financial inclusion as app logs 1 million new users

Its digital channels reportedly processed 800 million transactions in 2025.

Savings vs. shocks: Why a $400b gap threatens PH’s financial future

Pru Life UK warns that without insurance, traditional savings and investments are a "complete waste of time."

How banks and insurers are misreading customer needs

They create lego-like customisable products, but it's the agents stacking the blocks.

Banks push ‘embedded data’ partnerships as digital lending hits limits in PH

Banks like RCBC are moving away from standalone apps toward payroll and supply-chain partnerships.

BPI targets 50 million Filipinos in financial inclusion push

The bank plans to expand its agency network to nearly 10,000 locations.

BSP calls for stronger fraud safeguards as financial services go digital

Scams using urgent messages are a key threat to digital bank confidence.

PH financial products should be for spenders, not just earners: expert

Few products are catered for OFW families spending the money remitted, said BCG’s Lance Katigbak.

BSP doubles cash withdrawal due diligence trigger to $17,000

It covers payouts, such as payrolls, loans, and project disbursements.