Banking & Insurance
BSP moves to tighten online gambling rules, citing consumer risk
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is preparing to roll out stringent new regulations targeting financial transactions linked to online gambling, reinforcing its position against gambling-related harm in the digital economy.
BSP urges timely submission of foreign borrowing plans
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued a reminder to resident entities to submit their Foreign Borrowings Plan (FBP) for the fourth quarter of 2025 and full year 2026 by September 30, 2025.
PNB expands fund management with ISECO dea
The Philippine National Bank's trust banking group has formalized a retirement fund partnership with Ilocos Sur Electric Cooperative (ISECO), the province’s sole electric distribution utility, strengthening its footprint in institutional fund management.
Metrobank nets P24.8B in 1H on solid performance across segments
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) booked a net income of PHP24.8 billion in the first half of the year supported by healthy loan...
FinQuest launches loan-matching platform
FinQuest Philippines (finquest.ph) has officially launched a new digital loan-matching platform designed to connect small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a network of banks and financial institutions. The goal is to accelerate access to business financing across the country.
