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ATRAM Trust Corp. is taking the government's voluntary retirement savings program beyond Philippine shores, launching the country's first globally invested Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) funds in a move that broadens investment choices for Filipinos preparing for retirement.

The Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank) has released the third episode of its Moneygurado docuseries, titled "The Price of Hiya: Why Filipinos Fear Talking About Money." The latest episode dives into how the deeply rooted cultural value of hiya (shame or honor) influences the way Filipinos discuss, manage, and think about their personal finances.

Security Bank Corporation and its investment banking arm Security Bank Capital secured nine honors at The Asset Triple A Sustainable Infrastructure Finance Awards 2026. The awards recognize their work funding key Philippine projects across clean energy, water, and transport. The group took top prizes including Asia-Pacific Deal of the Year and Project Finance Deal of the Year for the historic PHP150 billion Terra Solar loan, which backs what is set to be the world’s largest integrated solar and battery facility. They also earned awards for hydro power schemes, Southeast Asia’s first water sector green equity IPO for Maynilad, and a major bond issuance for Metro Pacific Tollways. Officials said the wins reflect their commitment to building critical infrastructure and advancing the country’s renewable energy shift.

SM Prime Holdings Inc. has expanded its business in Xiamen, China, launching its first hotel in the country last month. The 325-room Voco Xiamen SM City connects directly to SM Xiamen, the group’s first property in China opened 25 years ago. Worth about 450 million yuan or P4 billion, it sits near a metro station and is close to Xiamen’s airport and railway station. SM Prime president Jeffrey C. Lim said the project turns the complex into a full lifestyle destination, taking advantage of China’s growing tourism market and new government support policies. Xiamen is also the hometown of SM group founder Henry Sy Sr.

Universal Robina Corporation has secured key recognitions from two of Hong Kong’s biggest retail chains, PARKnSHOP and 7-Eleven, marking a major step forward in the company’s international expansion and localization efforts.