Banking & Insurance
Lender sees moderate recovery ahead in 2026
Metrobank expects a gradual economic recovery in 2026 after a challenging year marked by global and local headwinds.
BDO taps market with ASEAN green bonds
BDO Unibank Inc., the country’s largest lender, will open on Wednesday a nearly two-week public offer of P5 billion in fixed-rate ASEAN Sustainability Bonds, with room to upsize should investor demand prove strong.
BPI selling P5 billion social bonds, plans subsidiary merger
Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will offer P5 billion worth of peso-denominated fixed-rate social bonds later this month, with an option to increase the amount depending on investor demand.
Year opens with mixed treasury yields
Treasury bill yields sent mixed signals at Monday’s auction—the first for the year—as strong demand met shifting rate expectations.
BSP, AMA Rural Bank reach settlement as claims process continues
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and AMA Rural Bank of Mandaluyong, Inc. (AMA Bank) have reached a full and amicable settlement to resolve all disputes, aimed at protecting the interests of the bank’s depositors and clients. The regulator and subject have agreed to formalize the settlement through a compromise agreement.
