Banking & Insurance
Maya blocks online gaming access in compliance with BSP directive
Fintech leader Maya announced it will disable access to gaming sites and apps via its Games feature starting August 16 at 8:00 PM, in compliance with a directive from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The move reflects Maya’s firm commitment to corporate responsibility and regulatory alignment.
Maya, GCash cut ties with online gambling, sever links, icons from platform
The country’s two e-wallet companies on Thursday said they will comply with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) directive to remove links and icons that connect payment apps to online gambling platforms.
BSP honors outstanding south Luzon partners
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recognized nine outstanding institutional partners of its South Luzon Regional Office (SLRO) during the 2025 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony (OBSAC) held on 08 August 2025 in Naga City.
Better interest margin, trading gains lift Security Bank 1H profit
Security Bank Corp., the country’s seventh-largest lender by assets, said strong revenue growth and improved margins lifted its net income in the first half of the year by 8 percent to P5.9 billion.
BAP co-hosts Finance Philippines 2025
The Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) will co-host Finance Philippines 2025 with The Asian Banker, marking a significant convergence of leadership, innovation, and strategy in the Philippine financial sector.
