Banking & Insurance
PH bonds near inclusion in key global index
The Philippines is now in the final review phase for potential inclusion in J.P. Morgan’s Government Bond Index for Emerging Markets (GBI-EM), a move seen by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as a major step toward attracting more foreign investment and deepening local capital markets.
Barbell approach advised as inflation rises
Manulife Investment Management is advising investors to adopt a barbell investment strategy in response to the unexpected uptick in the country's inflation rate in August. The strategy, aimed at navigating an increasingly uncertain interest rate environment, involves allocating capital to short-term bonds to benefit from immediate policy rate adjustments, while selectively adding long-term bond exposure if inflation expectations remain anchored.
Secure banking for seniors with BDO Prime Savers
As families across the country prepare to honor their elders this Grandparents’ Day, BDO Unibank, Inc. is encouraging Filipinos to give back in a meaningful way—by supporting their grandparents’ financial wellness through the BDO Prime Savers Account, a banking solution tailored specifically for customers aged 60 and above.
BOP swings to deficit on financial outflows
The Philippines posted a balance of payments (BOP) shortfall of US$5.6 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a sharp reversal from the US$1.4-billion surplus in the same period last year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Japan warm to PH investment drive
Japanese investors gave a strong vote of confidence in the Marcos Jr. administration’s economic agenda during the Philippine Economic Briefing (PEB) held in Osaka, which drew over 280 investors and guests.
