Banking & Finance

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) honored six outstanding institutional partners in Mindanao during the Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony (OBSAC) on 28 September 2026.   This marks the culmination of the central bank’s 2026 stakeholder appreciation series, following the ceremonies for North Luzon in July, Head Office and South Luzon in August, and Visayas in September.​  This year, the BSP …

Filipinos can invest in Retail Treasury Bonds (RTBs) for as little as ₱5,000 and earn fixed interest while helping fund government programs and development projects. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said RTBs give ordinary Filipinos an opportunity to grow their savings while contributing to projects in education, healthcare, business support, job generation and other areas …

Bank lending continued to expand in August, with loans from universal and commercial banks rising 11 percent year-on-year as domestic liquidity also posted strong growth, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said last week. Outstanding loans to residents grew 11.3 percent during the month, reflecting continued expansion in bank credit despite tighter monetary conditions. Business loans increased 10.6 percent in …

EastWest Bank strengthened its standing in investment and wealth management after receiving four awards from International Finance Magazine (IFM) in 2026. The bank was named Most Innovative Securities Broker, Best Priority Banking Experience, Best Emerging Fund Manager and Best Specialized Private Wealth Advisor. The Best Priority Banking Experience award marked EastWest Priority’s fourth consecutive win in the category. The four …

Security Bank and six of its accredited security agency partners are joining forces to help address the classroom shortage in public schools nationwide through the Security Bank Foundation Inc. (SBFI) Bayanihan Para sa Silid-Aralan campaign. The six agencies donated cash and in-kind support on July 10 to help fund the construction of classrooms for public schools across the country. The …

BDO Pay is helping Filipinos manage holiday expenses with fee-free money transfers, QR payments and bill settlements as the traditional “BER” months usher in the country’s busiest spending season. With families preparing for reunions, gift-giving and other holiday activities, the digital payment app allows users to handle various transactions without additional charges, helping them make the most of their budgets. …

The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) is set to offer at least ₱30 billion worth of new retail treasury bonds (RTBs) as the government taps individual investors for fresh funding. The peso-denominated RTB 32 will carry a fixed interest rate and mature in 2029, with an investment term of 2.5 years. The bond auction will run from Sept. 29 to …

Banks making the shift to digital banking will have to put up at least ₱1 billion in capital under new requirements issued by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The requirement covers existing thrift banks, rural banks and cooperative banks whose operations are determined by the BSP to have evolved into a business model similar to that of a digital …

State-owned Al-Amanah Investment Bank of the Philippines is preparing financing support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) seeking to expand into the fast-growing halal market. The bank is still determining how much capital it will allocate for the program, but Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer Amenah Pangandaman said the initiative is intended to help businesses that struggle to secure …

A 166-megawatt peak solar project with an 80-megawatt-hour battery storage system in Iloilo has secured ₱6.215 billion in financing, paving the way for its targeted commercial operation by the second quarter of 2027. Singapore-based Levanta Renewables reached financial close for the Barotac Viejo project through a co-financing package with Philippine National Bank (PNB). The project is expected to add new …