Banking & Insurance
BSP turns to satellites to gauge climate risks to economy
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has signed an agreement with the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) to use satellite imagery in assessing climate and environmental risks, a move aimed at strengthening financial stability and improving economic decision-making.
Credit cards power growth in food and digital payments
Credit cards continue to play an important role in making food purchases and other digital transactions faster and more convenient for consumers.
RCBC Pay Portal simplifies payments everywhere instantly
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), the country’s 6th largest lender by assets, has rolled out enhanced features for its RCBC Pay Portal, further strengthening its digital payment solutions for corporate clients, MSMEs, and SMEs.
MPTC secures P3.6-B loan from BPI for projects, refinance
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) has secured a P3.6 billion loan from the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) to help fund its ongoing projects and refinance existing debt.
Metrobank flags shifts to Asia, alternatives in 2026 asset allocation
Private wealth investors are heading into 2026 with a more disciplined and opportunity-driven approach to asset allocation, according to Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank). Instead of taking broad market bets, investors are becoming more selective about where they take risks and how they diversify their portfolios.
