Philippines

There is concern that the entry of more foreign banks will threaten local banks.

It is almost a cliché by now when banks cite Know-Your-Customer (KYC) processes and controls as the biggest risk management challenge when going digital but it might be even more so in the case of the Philippines.

The government’s target of infrastructure spending is also up.

He also reveals 3 key achievements of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas under his supervision.

Pico expects more mergers and acquisitions specifically among small rural lenders.

Banks can roll out more loans for project financing.

But credit costs will rise as a result.

The goal is to expand One Network Bank’s branches by 15 this year.

But this is offset by a 25% increase in net service fees.

Banks have varying degrees of readiness.

Philippine banks are 85% deposit-funded on average, and rely little on wholesale funds.

Learn more from Benel Lagua, Development Bank of the Philippines' EVP.

The event will be held at the Makati Shangri-La.

Treasury was flat but relatively strong against peers.

She was the woman behind Citi's PayLite Installment platform.

Mike Villa-Real will share his insights at the 2016 Retail Banking Forum.