Banking & Insurance

PH tops 2026 IIF debt transparency and investor relations ranking

The Philippines has secured first place among 57 countries in the Institute of International Finance’s 2026 Investor Relations and Debt Transparency Report, marking a return to the top spot after ranking second in 2025 and leading the list in 2024. This recognition highlights the country’s consistent dedication to transparency, accountability, and the timely release of critical economic and financial information.

ATRAM launches first global PERA retirement funds

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.

Metrobank docuseries explores how the cultural value of “hiya” shapes Filipino money habits

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.

BPI delivers steady earnings despite higher loan provisions

Bank of the Philippine Islands, the banking unit of the Ayala Group, kept its earnings largely intact in the first half of 2026 as solid loan growth and stronger fee income offset a sharp rise in provisions for potential credit losses.

Economist pushes telecom reforms to unlock digital growth

The Philippines' digital economy is growing faster than the broader economy, but outdated regulations and inadequate infrastructure continue to hold back its full potential, according to De La Salle University economist Tereso Tullao.

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