Philippines
BPI-PNB merger to create Philippines' biggest bank
Currently in a share swap talk.
How will industry consolidation challenge the Philippine banks?
The Central Bank allowed more incentives on banks' mergers and consolidations - check out what Standard & Poor's has to say.
HSBC Philippines warns against low T-bill rates
This would discourage lenders.
Profits up 13.91% for Philippine Savings Bank
Opportunities in its investment portfolio.
Philippines' RCBC ups net income by 17%
Net income increase of 17 percent.
Philippine banking sector dominated by 5 banks
5 banks account for 47.5% share.
Veloso is first Filipino to head HSBC-Philippines
Virtual Filipinization.
GRGBanking links with Armored Transport Plus for cash collection solution
The innovation was unveiled in Manila.
Philippines trims number of banks
The Philippines has 27 less banks.
Philippines struggles to develop Islamic financing
Lacks regulations and talent.
DBP selling Al-Amanah Islamic bank
The Development Bank of the Philippines has received government approval to sell its 99.88% stake in the Philippines’ only Islamic bank.
Worries over Metrobank's capital condition misplaced, says analyst
But on what grounds?
Here's the latest on Philippine banks' real estate exposure
Philippine banks are now forced to submit a quarterly expanded report on real estate exposure from 30 January 2013.
Philippine central bank loans to govt, banks reach R117B
The central bank of the Philippines lent R117 billion to the government and banks as of end-April, up 11.4 percent year-on-year.
Philippines provides more incentives to bank mergers
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has revised its rules and allowed more incentives on banks’ mergers and consolidations.
BDO not in a hurry to tap fresh capital for lending
BDO is not in a rush to tap fresh capital for its lending business, since it has adequate funds.