Philippines

Why UNOBank champions embedded finance for growth in the Philippines

The unified banking interface is both a growth strategy and a financial inclusion effort for UnoBank. 

Why UNOBank champions embedded finance for growth in the Philippines

The unified banking interface is both a growth strategy and a financial inclusion effort for UnoBank. 

EastWest Bank reports $62.12m net income for H1

Its deposits and loans expanded by over 10% compared to H1 2023.

Cambodia, Philippines ink MOU for closer financial cooperation

Representatives participated in a bilateral meeting to discuss macroeconomic and financial developments.

Higher loans carry RCBC’s net income to $79.87m in H1

Net interest margin rose 41 basis points to 3.71%.

Metrobank nabs ex-Citi banker as deputy head of HR

Angeles has worked for Citi, BDO, and HSBC.

PH central bank pushes for digital wage payments

PH central bank pushes for digital wage payments

PH central bank issues framework for digital payment system operators

Payment system operators are required to obtain a license from the BSP.

Philippine central bank to grant up to 4 new digital bank licenses

The moratorium for new licenses will be lifted on 1 January 2025.

Loans extended by Philippine banks up 10.1% in June

Consumer lending expanded on the back of credit card loans.

Metrobank’s net income up 9.6% in Q2

The bank reported higher gross revenue and expenses for the quarter.

Philippine Business Bank’s net income is $9.02m in Q2

The SME-focused bank announced a PHP0.64 EPS for Q2.

MUFG invests $393m in PH superapp GCash’s parent company

Globe Fintech Innovations operates GCash and Fuse Lending.

‘Robust’ revenues lifted BPI to record net income in H1

Earnings per share is PHP5.8 for the period, a 14% increase.

UNO Digital Bank bags Digital Banking Award - Philippines with its inclusive services

It brought home the ABF Fintech Award 2024 for disrupting the Philippine financial landscape by providing greater inclusivity and accessibility.

BDO Unibank's net income up 12% to $357.7m in Q2

Total net income for H1 is $673.86m, according to data from the stock exchange.

PH banks report rise in household loan demand for Q2

Demand for both loans to households and enterprises rose, official data showed.

Philippine banks more wary of lending to companies

Borrowers’ net profiles and profitability reportedly deteriorated in Q2.