Banking & Insurance

Financial inclusion in the Philippines has made significant strides, with formal account ownership nearly doubling since 2011 based on the World Bank’s Global Findex Database. But the deeper challenge is now emerging as access has expanded faster than sustained usage of financial services.

East West Banking Corp.(EastWest) has introduced the EastWest Horizons Club, a specialized banking program designed for emerging affluent Filipinos. This new offering combines personalized financial guidance with lifestyle privileges and priority services, marking the bank’s shift away from generic products toward solutions that match how customers today live, earn, save, and invest.

Treasury bill yields ended mixed at Monday’s auction as persistent inflation risks, slowing growth concerns, and global market uncertainty continued to keep borrowing costs elevated.

Allianz PNB Life (AZPNBL) kept its upward growth trajectory in 2025, reporting a net income of ₱1.06 billion under local accounting standards. Its new business annual premium equivalent (NBAPE) rose 17 percent to ₱4.8 billion—faster than the industry average—while gross written premiums increased 17.1 percent to ₱37.7 billion. Over the past five years, net income has grown at an average annual rate of 41 percent, securing its place among the country’s leading life insurers.

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) held an exclusive briefing titled “Partnership Perspectives: Guiding You Through Today’s Markets” for its priority clients, sharing key economic insights and investment strategies vital for sound commercial and financial decision-making.