Banking & Insurance

Treasury bill yields were mixed at Monday’s auction as robust investor demand helped temper the impact of mounting inflation concerns on short-term government debt.

Analysts at Allianz Research projects the Philippine insurance market growing 9.2 percent annually over 10 years to 2035—outpacing the country’s nominal GDP growth forecast of 8.1%.

Union Bank of the Philippines is seeking to raise up to P30 billion through a new bond issuance as the Aboitiz-led lender strengthens its funding base and positions itself for future growth amid a still-evolving interest rate environment.

Etiqa Philippines paid out P3.8 billion in insurance claims in 2025 and disbursed more than P600 million to healthcare providers, underscoring efforts to strengthen customer trust and reinforce its position in the country's competitive insurance industry.

Asialink Finance Corp. (AFC) has obtained a ₱500 million sustainability-linked social facility from Cathay United Bank. The funding will let AFC expand loans to rural micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), unbanked individuals, and women-owned businesses — key drivers of local employment and economic resilience.