Central bank relief may hit bank profitability — S&P
‘The move may undermine bank profitability as net interest margins peak and credit losses remain elevated.’ — S&P Global Ratings credit analyst, Nikita Anand.
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‘The move may undermine bank profitability as net interest margins peak and credit losses remain elevated.’ — S&P Global Ratings credit analyst, Nikita Anand.
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Market expectations are facing multiple outcomes, as economists like to call multiple equilibria or paths.
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has welcomed Moody’s latest assessment affirming the strength of the country’s banking system and external position,…
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‘We expect the BSP to deliver a 25-bps policy rate hike on April 23, as the balance of risks has shifted toward a more persistent and broad-based inflation…
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‘The drop in individual account ownership was largely attributed to a decline in loan-linked accounts from microfinance non-government organizations and…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) ended the week on a weaker footing, closing at 5,999.13 (-1.06 percent), slipping below the key 6,000 level as risk…
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Maya has been included in global rankings by Forbes and The Asian Banker, underscoring the continued growth and profitability of its digital banking operations.
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Copperstone Lending, an SEC-registered digital lending firm, is positioning itself as part of the Philippines’ growing fintech ecosystem by highlighting its…
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YouTube remains the leading video streaming platform in the Philippines, with new data showing its reach continues to expand across both urban and rural…
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BDO Unibank remains the Philippines’ largest bank as of end-2025, leveraging its scale, wide distribution network and diversified revenue streams to stay ahead…
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As inflation continues to rise, Filipino households are feeling the strain of higher everyday costs, prompting renewed focus on savings that can keep pace with…
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The share of Filipino adults with formal financial accounts declined to 50 percent in 2025, down from 56 percent in 2021, even as overall access to financial…
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This Performance translates to a 15.6 percent return on equity and a 1.6 percent return on assets, both among the strongest in the local banking industry.
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The agency said applications will be evaluated based on eligibility and loan status, with priority given to borrowers in good standing who are facing temporary…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) closed essentially flat at 6,063.69 on Thursday, 16 April, up 0.34 percent from the previous session, reflecting…
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A Senate probe is set to examine reports of excessive sugar importation despite a moratorium that remains in effect until December this year.
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UnionBank of the Philippines secured a spot among the country’s top lenders in the latest global survey by Forbes, highlighting its continued push in digital…
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More than 180 government officials from 64 agencies gathered for hands-on training on artificial intelligence, signaling a shift from policy planning to actual…
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