Banking & Insurance
ING signals financial strength with $1.75 billion debt redemption strategy
Global financial institution ING has formally announced plans to redeem two series of outstanding SEC-registered debt instruments totaling $1.75 billion on their designated contractual call date of September 11, 2026.
BPI wins four honors at The Asian Banker Philippine Awards 2026
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) took home four major awards at The Asian Banker Philippine Awards 2026: Best Managed Bank in the Philippines; Best Bank CEO for President and CEO Jose Teodoro “TG” Limcaoco; Best Retail Bank in the Philippines; and Best SME Bank in the Philippines. The ceremony was held recently at Seda BGC.
Account ownersip is only the first step toward financial inclusion – BSP
True financial inclusion requires moving beyond simple account ownership and digital transaction metrics to achieve meaningful financial health for all Filipinos, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Security Bank 1H 2026 net income up 4% to ₱6.1 billion
Security Bank Corporation (SECB) posted a ₱6.1 billion net income for the first half of 2026, a 4 percent increase from the same period a year earlier, driven by higher revenues, improved operating efficiency and careful credit management.
AI banking takes center stage at Finance Philippines 2026
The Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) and The Asian Banker recently convened senior leaders from across the financial sector for Finance Philippines 2026, bringing together regulators, traditional and digital banks, fintech firms, technology providers, and corporations to discuss key shifts reshaping the country’s financial system
