Banking & Insurance
BSP: Unauthorized reproduction of banknotes illegal, carries 5- 10 year prison term
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued a reminder to the public that reproducing banknotes without its official permission is against the law.
Investors shift to capital safety with PhilLife’s new zero-volatility wealth tool
The domestic financial landscape is undergoing a major shift as Filipinos increasingly prioritize capital preservation over high-risk market exposure.
GoTyme Bank hits 10 million users in three years, shaking up traditional banking
GoTyme Bank has crossed the 10-million-user mark just over three years after launching in the country, signaling a massive shift in how Filipinos choose to manage their money.
BSP urges employers to adopt PERA as workplace benefit
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is pushing for wider adoption of the Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) as an employee benefit to help Filipinos build long-term financial security, during the "PERA@Work" forum held at BSP Manila on July 8, 2026.
EastWest drops transfer fees as digital banking race heats
EastWest Bank is joining a growing wave of Philippine lenders eliminating digital fund transfer fees, signaling how free online transactions are fast becoming a competitive necessity rather than an added customer benefit.
