TransUnion Study: Cautious wallets, steady nerves shape Filipino spending
Filipino households are stepping into 2026 with one foot on the gas and the other firmly on the brake. The TransUnion Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study shows a nation that’s financially upbeat — but not about to throw caution or pesos to the wind.
SEC orders XM operator to halt unlicensed securities
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a cease-and-desist order against Trading Point Holdings Inc., operator of XM Group/XM.com, for offering securities in the Philippines without the required licenses.
PH urges local-led climate action at COP30
The Philippines emphasized the importance of community-led climate adaptation at an Asian Development Bank side event during COP30.
Maya empowers OFWs with financial literacy in Hong Kong
Maya, the country's top fintech platform, joined the Financial Literacy and Digital Adoption Program for OFWs in Hong Kong, helping Filipinos manage savings, credit, remittances, and avoid scams through its FinFit Program.
PNB returns to bond market with P15.7-B ASEAN offering
Philippine National Bank (PNB) has made its first domestic bond market return since 2019, raising P15.7 billion through a dual-tranche ASEAN Sustainability bond issuance.
