Category : Banking Finance


Sun Savings Bank Posts Solid 2025 Growth in Key Metrics

Sun Savings Bank achieved robust growth in 2025, with assets rising to P4.5 billion, loans up 13%, and net income increasing by 17%. The bank strengthened its capital base and advanced digital transformation initiatives.

Metrobank Predicts BSP Rate Cut on Slowing Growth, Inflation

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. anticipates a 25 basis point rate cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Feb. 19, 2026, due to slowing GDP growth and controlled inflation, with potential for further easing if price pressures remain subdued.

Bank Loan Growth Slows in December 2025

Philippine universal and commercial banks saw loan growth decelerate to 9.2% in December 2025, with consumer loans outpacing business lending, as the BSP monitors monetary transmission.

Century Properties Gets SEC Nod for P5-B Bond Sale

Century Properties Group, Inc. has received regulatory approval from the SEC for its P5-billion retail bond offering, which was oversubscribed due to strong investor demand. The bonds will fund residential projects across key provinces.

Mynt Open to IPO But No Decision on Timing Yet

Mynt, operator of GCash, remains open to an IPO but hasn't finalized timing due to market and regulatory conditions. Globe Telecom CFO confirms discussions are preliminary as company focuses on growth.

Metrobank: Monetary Easing to Continue in 2026

Metrobank forecasts continued monetary easing in 2026 as Philippine inflation remains within the central bank's target range, supporting economic growth despite emerging price pressures.

Philippines Strengthens Islamic Finance Ecosystem

Philippine financial regulators and institutions commit to integrating Islamic finance through a joint declaration signed at the 5th International Islamic Finance Conference, aiming to expand ethical financial access for all Filipinos.

BDO, CCAP Recognize Barangay Bel-Air for Anti-Scam Actions

BDO Unibank and the Credit Card Association of the Philippines recognized Barangay Bel-Air officials in Makati City for aiding in the arrest of scammers using IMSI catchers. The PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group led the operation, highlighting multi-sector collab

BDO Honors Barangay Officials for Scammer Arrest

BDO Unibank and CCAP recognized Barangay Bel-Air officials in Makati City for aiding in the arrest of scammers with IMSI catchers, devices that intercept mobile communications. The PNP-ACG led the operation after detecting suspicious signals, and BDO plan

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