Electronic money transactions went up by 22.4 percent to P628.9 billion in the first half of the year from P513.8 billion in the same period last year and is expected to further rise as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) continues to accredit more electronic money issuers (EMIs).

Security Bank’s new president Sanjiv Vohra knows just a few Tagalog words, but he is very much at home in the Philippines and considers himself a balikbayan, and very much a Pinoy at heart.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is providing an alternative channel for the public to elevate banking-related complaints via a ‘chatbot’ as it continues to leverage on technological innovations.

Credit card complaints and electronic-banking concerns continued to top banking-related consumer complaints filed with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in the first quarter of the year.

The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines hosted its "5th Property Matters: The Real State of Things and Beyond" on Aug. 23, 2019 at the Makati Diamond Residences.

This August, EastWest (EW) celebrates 25 years of banking excellence and undeniable growth in the industry. Despite being relatively young in the Philippine banking industry, the bank achieved such a milestone through the relentless and ambitious pursuit to serve the Filipino customer the best way it can.

As government planners look for ways to decongest Mega Manila and encourage economic activity outside of the metropolis, property giant Megaworld—through its office development arm Megaworld Premier Offices—is offering two very promising alternatives for small and medium enterprises and even corporations to set up shop in emerging urban growth areas around the country.

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has finalized the guidelines slapping lower fines against covered entities including banks violating the anti-money laundering law.

Grand Taipan’s first premiere real estate development opens its new showroom.

Cashless transactions through the use of QR or quick response code is gaining popularity among Filipino consumers and Chinese tourists with deals hitting P3.27 billion in the first half of the year.

Frankfurt-based Deutsche Bank AG remains committed to its global network and to the Philippines as it undergoes a global transformation to focus on core strengths in financing, advisory, fixed income, rates, foreign exchange, trade finance and cash management.

As widely expected, the central bank’s Monetary Board on Thursday slashed the benchmark overnight rates by 25 basis points (bps) with benign inflation and to support a “non-inflationary” growth.

Consumer borrowing slowed in June to the smallest increase in three months as a jump in auto loans and student loans was offset by a big drop in borrowing on credit cards.

Robinsons Land introduces two developments for home seekers and go-getters looking for modern-day conveniences and modern-day designs: Cirrus and SNYC.

Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has embarked on a brand refresh with its stated vision of “Building a better Philippines” as it eyes more and bigger branches nationwide.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell was lambasted from many sides after he struggled on Wednesday to explain the first interest rate cut in more than a decade, which fueled doubts about the central bank's credibility.

When President Duterte said in jest that he threw Benjamin Diokno to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, he said it in a way that it was a punishment of sorts.

GeoEstate Development Corporation, an independent real estate firm, has reached a notable track record in terms of its developments and take-ups.

Ayala Land Inc. (ALI), the Philippines’ leading developer of sustainable estates, continues to contribute to this cause. It supports local government and works with various stakeholders to build new mixed-use developments and revitalize existing ones—all of which are designed to contribute to growth and to enhance one’s quality of life.

Global trade tensions, continued uncertainty and rising prospects for a no-deal Brexit are sapping the strength of the world economy, which faces a "precarious" 2020, the International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday.

The continued development of the financial technology (fintech) sector in the Philippines, together with positive demographics, would help sustain the country’s strong economic growth.

Central banks should move quickly to address economic pains when interest rates are already low, the president of the New York Federal Reserve Bank said Thursday.

Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso on Wednesday urged his G7 counterparts to make a comprehensive assessment of Facebook Inc’s Libra digital currency for any fresh challenges that could be overlooked by existing regulations.

Group of Seven finance chiefs cast a cloud over prospects for Facebook’s Libra digital coin on Wednesday, insisting tough regulatory problems would have to be worked out first.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the 2008 financial crisis accelerated major changes in the US and global economies, leading to slower growth, lower inflation and lower interest rates.

President Donald Trump's aggressive trade actions sparked a "shock" to business confidence which could impact the economy, and contributes to the case for cutting rates, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday.

The US Federal Reserve has created a "working group" that is coordinating with government agencies and other central banks to consider the implications of Facebook's planned virtual currency Libra, chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday.

Pointing to a weaker global economy, rising trade tensions and chronically low inflation, Chairman Jerome Powell signaled Wednesday that the Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates late this month for the first time in a decade.

British Airways has been fined more than £183 million after computer hackers last year stole bank details from hundreds of thousands of passengers, its parent group IAG said Monday.

Megaworld subsidiary Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI) is building a second tower for Tulip Gardens inside its 561-hectare Southwoods City township, following the successful take-up of the first tower in July last year.&nbs

If Facebook's new cryptocurrency should resonate anywhere it should be India, where the social media giant has more than 300 million followers.

Grab, Southeast Asia’s most valuable start-up, is exploring a move into Singapore banking as regulators in the Southeast Asian city-state consider allowing online-only banks, four people with knowledge of the process said.

Facebook has been in contact with US and British financial regulators with a view to launching its own cryptocurrency next year, the BBC reported on Friday.

Risks to the US economic outlook, including trade uncertainty and Brexit, have receded but are still present, the US Federal Reserve said Wednesday.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) slashed benchmark interest rates by 25 basis points (bps) to 4.50 percent as inflation continues to be manageable and the BSP has the flexibility to adjust rates lower, not strictly as support to economic growth.

President Donald Trump's latest choice to become a member of the Federal Reserve board withdrew from consideration on Thursday, his fourth pick to fail to make it through the process.

The US central bank opened its third policy meeting of the year on Tuesday under renewed attack from President Donald Trump, who called on officials to reverse course and cut interest rates.

Abolishing the myriad of obstacles for African women to become entrepreneurs must be a priority on a continent where poverty continues to grow, World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva said Tuesday.

Increased lending by China to developing nations is increasingly under the spotlight amid concerns that growing debt burdens and onerous conditions could sow the seeds of a crisis.

David Malpass, a senior US Treasury official and staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, was unanimously chosen Friday as the next president of the World Bank.

  By Agence France-Presse Global growth in 2019 should be even slower than previously expected but a “precarious” rebound later this year is likely, the head of the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday. In a speech ahead of next week’s spring meetings in Washington with the World Bank, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said the world

The central bank left its key rate unchanged at 4.75 percent during Thursday’s Monetary Board meeting, the third time the interest rate was untouched, based on a more stabilized inflation expectations and easing price pressures.

Germany's two biggest lenders, the ailing Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank, said Sunday they would launch formal talks toward a possible merger that could create a "national champion" in financial services.

By Agence France-Presse The pound extended its rally in Asian trade after British Prime Minister Theresa May hammered out a revision to her controversial Brexit deal she hopes will be enough to push through parliament. The surge in sterling came as regional equity markets pushed higher following a positive lead from Wall Street, with tech

Newly-appointed Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor and former Budget Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said on Tuesday that he is ready to take on the challenge of leading the central bank in providing a fertile ground for inclusive growth.

A number of banks have issued advisories on their branch, ATM, and electronic banking operations on February 25, anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, for their clients to do their banking transactions accordingly.

The national government surpassed its spending program last year, which still outpaced the slightly above target revenue collections that resulted in higher-than-expected budget deficit, the Bureau of the Treasury reported Thursday.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued fresh warning against malicious actions or misdeeds that destroys banknotes and coins, or the country’s currency, and is reminding the public that such is a punishable offense.

President Donald Trump's choice to lead the World Bank is a firebrand critic of the world's largest anti-poverty lender -- an institution he has called wasteful, corrupt and overly generous to China.

US President Donald Trump is due on Wednesday to unveil a controversial candidate to lead the World Bank, a choice that could spark a revolt against US dominance of the institution.

The search for a new leader for one of the most high-profile global organizations begins Thursday and seems likely to end again with selection of the US candidate.

The Philippines achieved an economic freedom score of 63.8, making the economy the 70th freest in the 2019 Index of Economic Freedom (IEF), the Heritage Foundation announced.

Big banks’ outstanding loans grew by 15.6 percent year-on-year in December 2018, it is a slower pace of growth compared to November’s 16.8 percent.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Nestor A. Espenilla Jr. said he will be on a fluid schedule while taking off from work to continue with his cancer treatment.

  By Lee Chipongian  Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Nestor A. Espenilla Jr. is extending his medical leave after announcing earlier this month that he will be consulting US doctors for his cancer treatment. Espenilla has assigned one of his three deputy governors, Chuchi G. Fonacier, who became deputy governor last July 2017, in

The country’s foreign portfolio investments registered net inflows of $1.2 billion in 2018 compared to net ouflows of 2017 amounting to $195 million.

China published a five-year blueprint on Friday seeking economic and financial integration between southern Guangxi province and Southeast Asia, representing Beijing’s latest effort to promote international use of the yuan currency.

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and US President Donald Trump's daughter and adviser Ivanka are among possible US candidates to replace outgoing World Bank President Jim Yong Kim, The Financial Times reported Friday.

The World Bank Board said Thursday it would start accepting nominations for a new leader early next month and name a replacement for outgoing-President Jim Yong Kim by mid-April.

The US economy could take a clear hit from the government shutdown if it continues for a long time, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Thursday.

The Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) approved another round of foreign exchange (FX) policy liberalization to give banks more access to FX resources.

In a bid to bolster its digitalization efforts, BPI has introduced new features in its mobile application for seamless and convenient transactions while maintaining high security for users.

Trade conflict between the world's two largest economic powers already is inflicting collateral damage and threatens to do yet more harm to the global economy, the World Bank warned Tuesday.

The country’s gross international reserves (GIR) reached $78.46 billion in 2018, which is less than the hoped-for original estimate of $80 billion, based on Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Nestor A. Espenilla Jr. is not considering retirement but will seek “validation” from US doctors for his cancer-recovery and medical treatment.

The US central bank sent a strong signal on Friday that it would be willing to reconsider expected interest rate hikes amid new data showing President Donald Trump's multi-front trade wars are dragging on the economy and shaking up investors.

The head of Goldman Sachs defended the investment bank's handling of the scandal-plagued Malaysian fund 1MDB on Friday, saying much criticism of the financial giant was unfair.