Banking & Insurance
Banks likely to maintain lending standards in Q2 2026
Most banks in the Philippines plan to keep their lending standards unchanged in the second quarter of 2026, suggesting continued credit support for the economy despite global uncertainty caused by the Middle East conflict.
Security Bank revamps board, sets sight on stronger returns in 2026
Security Bank Corp. On Wednesday announced changes to its board of directors during its annual stockholders’ meeting, along with updates on its performance and plans for 2026.
BPI expands branchless banking in Mindanao with pharma units
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has partnered with Amesco Drug, marking its first collaboration with a Davao-based business under its “May BPI Dito” program.
RCBC profit climbs on lending gains, lower costs
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp., the country’s sixth-largest lender by assets, opened 2026 with stronger earnings, posting an unaudited net profit of P2.7 billion for the first quarter, up 12 percent from a year earlier, as loan growth and lower funding costs lifted core income.
Philippines courts Japanese capital with banking alliance
The Philippines is sharpening its pitch for Japanese capital, formalizing a three-way partnership between the Board of Investments (BOI), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), and Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC).
