Banking & Insurance
BSP chief reaffirms focus on stability, resilience at IMF–World Bank meetings
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. on Thursday said the country remains committed to keeping prices stable, strengthening the financial system, and promoting inclusive growth during the 2026 meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group held from April 13 to 18, 2026 in Washington DC.
RCBC targets heirs shaping future Philippine wealth
RCBC Wealth Management Group is intensifying its push into the country’s fast-growing next-generation wealth market after being named Best Private Bank for Next Generation Clients at the 2026 Euromoney Private Banking Awards, reflecting a broader industry shift toward younger, digitally driven investors expected to reshape Philippine private banking.
Financial sector shows strength, expands lending in H2 2025
The Philippine financial system remained stable in the second half of 2025, continuing to support economic growth, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
GSIS backs KALINGA bill, cites ₱12.2B in crisis aid
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has expressed full support for the proposed KALINGA Act of 2026, saying it is ready to help in a coordinated government response to the ongoing energy crisis.
Manulife launches app feature to manage insurance and investments
Manulife Philippines has introduced a new feature in its mobile app that allows customers to manage both their insurance policies and investment products in one place.
