SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments) reported a 10 percent rise in consolidated net income to P90.5 billion in 2025 from P82.6 billion a year earlier, lifted by strong fourth-quarter performance and steady consumer demand.

Security Bank Corp., the country’s 7th largest lender, delivered solid topline momentum in 2025, posting total revenues of P66.9 billion, up 22 percent year on year, as diversified income streams and steady core lending activity powered results.

Fresh geopolitical jitters trumped recent monetary easing by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, as yields on short term government securities rose at Monday’s auction following the US airstrike on Iran during the weekend.