Philippines

Big Philippine banks' profits rose 9.3% to $3.07b in 2018

Interest earnings buoyed yearly profits despite higher borrowing costs.

Big Philippine banks' profits rose 9.3% to $3.07b in 2018

Interest earnings buoyed yearly profits despite higher borrowing costs.

Philippine bank accounts up 6.8% to 57.1 million in 2017

The number of unbanked local government units also dipped to 554 from 582.

Union Bank of the Philippines profits down 13% to $140m in 2018

It fell prey to margin pressures amidst steep interest rates.

The Philippines beefs up bank branch network even as Asian peers trim down

Roughly 66.3% of towns and cities have banking presence in 2018.

Philippines' BPI taps on IBM for $260m digital transformation plan

The firm will provide IT infrastructure to support an agile IT and hybrid cloud.

Philippine banks can weather their largest corporate default

The combined loan exposure of Korean shipbuilder Hanjin to its five creditors is at $412m.

Philippine bank loans grow 16.8% to $155.85b in November

This represents a slower growth rate compared to October.

Philippine Business Bank merges with Insular Savers Bank

The deal facilitates PBB’s entry into the microfinance space.

Philippine banks scramble after Korean shipbuilder default

The country’s five biggest banks have a $412m loan exposure.

Philippine banks' bad loan ratio to hold steady at 3.5% in 2019

Strong capital buffers can help weather volatile currency risks.

Will Philippine banks' rapid lending activities drain capital?

Funding will also tighten as banks ramp up credit extensions.

Only a fifth of Philippine rural and thrift banks ready to digitise

They still need to make heavy investment in foundational technologies.

Philippine bank lending to small enterprises misses target in H1

Legislative requirements were not met despite recording 10.4% growth.

Korea's Kookmin Bank ties up with the Philippines' RCBC

The partnership aims to provide financial services to corporate customers in both countries.

Philippine National Bank fully acquires thrift bank subsidiary

The move adds 63 branches to its domestic retail network.

Philippine infrastructure campaign lifts dismal lending prospects

Loan growth is poised to settle in mid-teens by year end.