Banking & Insurance
BSP summit advances responsible AI adoption
The AI in Financial Services Summit held at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) complex brought together financial regulators, banking leaders, and technology professionals to promote the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence.
GSIS opens emergency loans for Maymay, Habagat victims
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will offer emergency loans to members and pensioners affected by Tropical Storm Maymay and enhanced Habagat rains, once affected areas are placed under a state of calamity.
Sun Life keeps quarterly dividend unchanged
Canada-based insurance firm Sun Life Financial Inc. declared an unchanged quarterly dividend of CAD0.96 per common share, payable on Sept. 29 to shareholders of record as of Aug. 26.
Discovery Capital taps BDO credit line to expand SME lending
Discovery Capital Finance Corp. (DCFC) has secured a new credit facility from BDO Unibank, boosting its capacity to finance small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as non-bank lenders play a growing role in narrowing the country's longstanding credit gap.
SAFC surpasses P2 billion in loans as demand grows
SAFC surpassed P2 billion in loan releases in the first half of 2026, underscoring resilient demand for consumer and small business financing as more Filipinos tapped credit to purchase vehicles, expand enterprises, and support household incomes despite a challenging economic environment.
