Banking & Insurance
BPI considers Blue Bonds to fund water projects
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is weighing the issuance of blue bonds as part of its growing focus on sustainable finance, signaling rising investor interest in water-related initiatives.
GSIS 1Q 2026 net income surges 170%, assets hit nearly P2 trillion
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) recorded a 170 percent jump in first-quarter 2026 net income, reaching P43.6 billion from P16.1 billion in the same period last year. Total assets rose to nearly P2 trillion as of March 31, up from P1.96 trillion at the end of 2025.
BSP pushes PERA adoption, cites tax benefits and economic gains
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is urging businesses to offer the Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) program to employees, highlighting major tax incentives and wider economic benefits.
GoTyme Bank expands share ownership to nearly all staff, setting new industry standard
GoTyme Bank, a partnership between the Gokongwei Group and Tyme Bank, announced on Thursday that it will broaden its share ownership program to include all eligible employees in good standing. This move marks a major shift in the local banking industry, where such benefits are traditionally limited only to top executives.
AI-driven cyber threats pose major risks to financial stability: IMF
Artificial intelligence is reshaping financial system security—both as a defense tool and a growing threat, according to analysis from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Advanced AI now lets attackers find and exploit digital vulnerabilities faster and cheaper, raising risks of widespread, simultaneous breaches across interconnected financial systems.
