Philippines

Philippines’ Landbank, UCPB to merge

Post-merger, the bank will have $55.4b in combined assets, reports local media.

Philippines’ Landbank, UCPB to merge

Post-merger, the bank will have $55.4b in combined assets, reports local media.

Security Bank CEO Sanjiv Vohra on future-proofing a bank amidst a time of upheaval

The CEO of Philippines’ first private bank post-war highlights the importance of a people-centric approach in future-proofing a bank whilst tackling a crisis.

Philippine fintech firm Voyager raises $167m from Tencent, others

The firm has applied for a digital banking license in the country.

Pandemic pushes banks to adapt hybrid set-up for transaction banking services

BPI's John-C Syquia and FinServ Solution's Andre Lee discuss the latest trends in transaction banking.

Philippines’ Security Bank celebrates 70th year anniversary

The bank has launched the “Better Banking” brand campaign to complement this.

UNObank clinches Philippines’ third digital bank license

Parent DigibankASIA will work alongside partners Mambu, Backbase, and AWS in developing its services.

Philippine authorities file criminal raps against Wirecard's ex-COO, others

The respondents are accused violating banking, cybercrime and e-commerce laws.

India, Philippines banks in trouble amidst renewed infection surge

Emerging banks in Asia continue to be in a tough operating environment, says Fitch.

Philippines’ newest neobank aims to disrupt the industry with a dash of personality

Tonik Digital Bank wants to become the first bank brand in the country with “a sense of humor.”

SB Finance, OneConnect to develop digital finance platform in the Philippines

It seeks to service the 65% of Filipinos who remain unbanked.

How Philippines’ cash management services thrived amongst MSMEs amidst the crisis

BDO, Security Bank, and BPI on how the pandemic changed Philippines' cash management services industry.

Philippines’ oldest bank eyes takeover of Citi’s local retail business

Newly appointed President TG Limcaoco said that BPI has sufficient capital to fund it.

Security Bank, MUFG inks deal for expanded cash management access

MUFG’s corporate clients will be able to access Security Bank’s cash management system DigiBanker.

Landbank subsidiary claims Philippines’ first digital banking license

OFBank first began operating in June 2020 as a dedicated thrift bank.

Long way ahead for the Philippines’ digital banking hopes

Infrastructure and consumer issues remain, even with the framework laid out.

Philippine card payments to grown 15.4% in 2021

The revival of economic conditions and vaccine distribution will spur card spending.