Banking & Insurance
ADB, Security Bank tie up to boost SME financing
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a Risk Participation Agreement with Security Bank Corporation to help expand supply chain financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines.
BPI expands digital check deposits for firms
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is strengthening its digital banking services for businesses through the Express Check Deposit feature on the BPI BizLink platform.
BSP launches free online cash handling course
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas launched the BSP E-Learning Academy-Know Your Money (BELA-KYM) course on 05 May 2026 to help Filipino cash handlers identify genuine banknotes and coins and support currency integrity.
Business, consumer loans power faster credit growth in March
Bank lending and domestic liquidity both accelerated in March 2026, signaling stronger economic activity as businesses borrowed more for expansion and households continued spending.
BSP backs stronger ASEAN+3 cooperation
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) joined other central banks and finance ministries in reaffirming support for stronger regional cooperation during the 29th ASEAN+3 Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting held recently in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The meeting took place alongside the Asian Development Bank Annual Meeting amid growing global economic uncertainties.
