Banking & Insurance
SwiftPay launches fraud shield as BSP rules tighten
SwiftPay is ramping up its anti-fraud capabilities with the launch of a real-time monitoring platform aimed at helping banks and other financial institutions meet the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) tougher anti-scam requirements as digital payment fraud continues to rise.
GSIS urges Cordillera LGUs to boost public asset protection for disaster resilience
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has called on local government units (LGUs) across the Cordillera Administrative Region to strengthen protection of public assets, in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s push for a more resilient, disaster-ready and accountable government.
PhilFirst, UAE’s ProTech launch digital insurance services
Leading Philippine non-life insurance provider PhilFirst has partnered with global InsurTech firm ProTech to roll out next-generation integrated insurance services across the country.
Metrobank expands auto loans as hybrid demand surges
Metrobank is stepping up its push into green mobility, expanding its auto loan portfolio to cover hybrid vehicles as rising fuel costs and changing...
PH tops 2026 IIF debt transparency and investor relations ranking
The Philippines has secured first place among 57 countries in the Institute of International Finance’s 2026 Investor Relations and Debt Transparency Report, marking a return to the top spot after ranking second in 2025 and leading the list in 2024. This recognition highlights the country’s consistent dedication to transparency, accountability, and the timely release of critical economic and financial information.
