Banking & Insurance
Data-driven lending seen widening credit access for small entrepreneurs
Broader use of alternative data, coupled with risk-based regulation and stronger consumer safeguards, could help widen formal credit access for Filipino microentrepreneurs, according to digital lender Tala.
Treasury bill yields up as oil prices stoke inflation fears
Treasury bill yields rose across all maturities at Monday’s auction as surging oil prices fueled concerns over inflation and the prospect of further monetary tightening by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
GoTyme Bank launches remittance promo: Win flights home for overseas Filipinos
GoTyme Bank, the Gokongwei-Tyme Bank joint venture, launched its new campaign Monday to reward Filipinos sending money home through the GoTyme app.
St. Peter Promotes Advance Life Planning for Families
St. Peter Life Plan Inc. is encouraging Filipino families to consider memorial arrangements as part of their broader financial and emergency preparedness, saying advance planning can help reduce uncertainty and ease decision-making during difficult times.
BSP co-leads 3rd ASEAN+3 Task Force Meeting in Puerto Princesa
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), alongside the Philippine Department of Finance, Japan’s Ministry of Finance, and the Bank of Japan, hosted the 3rd ASEAN+3 Task Force meeting in Puerto Princesa City. Technical representatives from member authorities gathered to advance regional financial cooperation and stability, with support from the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).
