Banking & Insurance
SSS Pension Booster gains traction as retirement safety net
The Social Security System’s (SSS) Pension Booster Program is gaining momentum as a viable retirement savings option for Filipino workers, delivering steady returns despite ongoing economic volatility and shifting interest rate conditions.
FWD rolls out FutureSure amid financial uncertainty
FWD Philippines has launched a new savings and protection product aimed at helping Filipinos secure long-term financial goals amid rising living costs and market volatility.
BSP grants banks temporary regulatory relief amid Middle East conflict volatility
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued Memorandum No. 2026-027 providing temporary regulatory relief to banks and quasi-banks. This measure is designed to reduce the impact of market instability caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
BSP rate hike pushes T-bill yields higher
Government securities yields mostly climbed at Monday’s auction as investors priced in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) surprise 25-basis-point rate increase, although strong demand continued to underscore ample market liquidity.
BSP warns public vs sharing bank, e-wallet accounts for illegal transactions
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued an advisory reminding the public that bank accounts and e-wallets are strictly personal and must only be used by their registered owners.
