Banking & Insurance
Inflation fears keep T-Bill rates elevated
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 posts strong 2025 growth, reinforces top industry standing
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.
EastWest shares market insights, investment strategies with priority clients
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.
PNB declares ₱1.10 special dividend on top of 20% regular dividend payout
The Philippine National Bank (PNB) announced Friday that its board of directors has approved the declaration of a special cash dividend of ₱1.10 per common share, representing approximately 7% percent of its 2025 net income.
Banks to build releasable capital buffer for crisis lending
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved a new rule (Circular No. 1235) establishing the Positive Neutral Countercyclical Capital Buffer (PN-CCyB), a mechanism designed to support steady lending even during economic stress.
