Philippines

BPI targets growing its SME and retail arm

It aims to double its $1.63b in SME loans in three years.

BPI targets growing its SME and retail arm

It aims to double its $1.63b in SME loans in three years.

Higher operating costs loom over Philippine banks in 2018

Investments in necessary IT infrastructure are setting local banks back.

Philippine banks on alert following Malaysian cyberattack

The central bank cautioned local banks especially during the long holiday.

A new perspective: Do banks need to be an IT company with a banking franchise?

Evolving developments in the sector are forcing banks to rethink their strategies.

Retail Banking Forum 2018 kicks off in Manila with around 90 attendees

Key executives from the country's major banks graced the event.

LANDBANK's Alex Buenaventura to join the 2018 Retail Banking Forum in Manila as a panelist

He will share his insights on emerging technologies and the pressure on banks.

Chun Man Hui of Software AG to speak at the 2018 Retail Banking Forum in Manila

His presentation will cover the significance of open banking.

Philippines' new leverage framework to boost banks' resilience

Banks will be required to hold more capital and curb excessive credit growth.

Asian Banking and Finance 2018 Retail Banking Forum launches in Manila

The Manila leg will take place on February 28 at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel.

Philippine banks' consumer loans jumped 16%

Local banks keep zeroing in on consumer lending to spur growth.

Philippine banks' deposits to grow 13% in 2018

The deposit base is growting at a five-year CAGR of 14.3%.

CIMB to open first Philippine branch in 2018

It will be operational in the fourth quarter.

Here's why Philippine banks' NPLs are unlikely to rise

NPL levels have already started to decline in 1H17.

Philippine banks to rely less on trading gains in 2018

Trading and forex income could decline by 6%.