Banking & Insurance
Young Filipinos accelerate digital savings shift
More young Filipinos are turning to digital banking not only for payments and fund transfers but also as their preferred tool for building savings, signaling a broader transformation in financial habits driven by mobile technology and greater financial inclusion.
Lender brings basic banking to Fitmart Tacurong in Sultan Kudarat
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has added Fitmart Tacurong in Sultan Kudarat as its latest “May BPI Dito” Partner Store, moving forward with its goal of bringing more inclusive and convenient banking services to Filipinos.
Fiuu expands JCB payments access for Philippine merchants
The Philippines is set to gain stronger cross-border payment capabilities as Southeast Asian fintech firm Fiuu secures a JCB Direct Acquiring license covering Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines, opening new opportunities for local merchants to tap regional and Japanese consumer spending.
DTI seeks P5 billion boost for MSMEs
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is seeking an additional P5 billion for the Small Business Corp. (SB Corp.) next year as surging demand for financing pushes the government lender to expand its support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
RCBC shares digital finance lessons with Asian banks
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) shared the Philippines’ digital finance playbook with banking leaders from Sri Lanka and India, highlighting how collaboration, innovation and technology can expand financial inclusion across emerging markets.
