Banking & Insurance
Iloilo embraces QR payments in markets, PUVs
Iloilo Province has launched the Paleng-QR Ph Plus program to promote wider use of digital payments in public markets, public utility vehicles (PUVs), and local businesses, in line with the national push for financial inclusion.
Security Bank launches P5-B fixed-rate peso bond offering
Security Bank Corp. has launched a fixed-rate peso bond offering with a minimum issue size of P5 billion and an option to increase through oversubscription. The bonds, part of the bank’s P200-billion peso bond and commercial papers program, will have a five-year tenor and offer a fixed annual interest rate of 6 percent. The public offering runs from September 22 to October 17, 2025, with a minimum investment of P500,000 and increments of P100,000.
Security Bank joins FTSE Asia Pacific Small Cap Index
Security Bank Corporation has been included in the FTSE Asia Pacific Small Cap Index, following the September 2025 quarterly review by FTSE Russell. The inclusion took effect after market close on September 19, 2025.
Robust growth, low inflation fuel credit expansion in PH
The Philippine economy is gaining momentum as robust growth and record-low inflation in Q2 2025 create favorable conditions for credit expansion, according to research from global insights firm and credit reference agency TransUnion.
Lender highlights estate planning in “Legacy Unlocked” series
In anticipation of a major generational wealth transfer among Filipino families, EastWest Bank brought estate and succession planning to the forefront through its exclusive event series, “Legacy Unlocked: The Power of Planning for Generations.”
