Banking & Insurance
Core lending, corporate expansion push EastWest six-month profits 19% higher
East West Banking Corp. (EastWest) posted a 19 percent year-on-year increase in net income to P4.1 billion in the first half of 2025, supported by strong core revenue growth, particularly from its consumer lending and commercial banking businesses.
CIMB Bank PH offers up to 8.6% interest in August promo
CIMB Bank Philippines, named Best Digital Bank in the Philippines by The Asian Banker, has rolled out a high-yield savings offer as part of its Earn More promo series, allowing depositors to earn up to 8.6 percent per annum on their savings throughout August this year.
CBS net income hits P1.2B in 1H
China Bank Savings (CBS), the thrift banking arm of China Banking Corp. (CBC), posted a 19 percent growth in net income to P1.2 billion for the first half of 2025, reinforcing its track record of annual record profits since 2021.
Metrobank 1H net profit rises 5% to P24.8B
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reported a 5 percent growth in net income of P24.8 billion in the first half of 2025, driven by strong loan growth, rising margins, and higher trading gains.
Insurer reaffirms trust with P2.3B in benefit payouts
Life insurer Pru Life UK reported disbursing more than P2.3 billion in benefit payouts in 2024, including P1.2 billion in death benefits and P1.052 billion in living benefits, reflecting the company’s financial strength and growing role in safeguarding over two million Filipino policyholders.
