Banking & Insurance

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), together with Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. (RRHI), has launched a new cash deposit service that allows customers to use a barcode from the BPI mobile app to deposit money at participating retail stores.

The Philippines maintained a strong external financial buffer as gross international reserves (GIR) settled at USD104.1 billion as of end-April 2026, giving the country ample protection against global market volatility, rising import costs and external debt pressures.

InLife honored outstanding employees and teams during its first-ever InLife Excellence Awards, celebrating those who set high standards in work, service, and leadership. The program recognized individuals and groups who embody excellence, innovation, collaboration, and commitment to InLife’s mission of “bringing a lifetime for good” to Filipinos.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. on Thursday said the country remains committed to keeping prices stable, strengthening the financial system, and promoting inclusive growth during the 2026 meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group held from April 13 to 18, 2026 in Washington DC.

RCBC Wealth Management Group is intensifying its push into the country’s fast-growing next-generation wealth market after being named Best Private Bank for Next Generation Clients at the 2026 Euromoney Private Banking Awards, reflecting a broader industry shift toward younger, digitally driven investors expected to reshape Philippine private banking.