Gov’t may issue peso Sukuk bonds next year

THE GOVERNMENT could issue peso-denominated Sukuk bonds next year, a central bank official said. “No amount yet. But in terms of timeline, Sukuk is part...

AUB looks to increase e-wallet market share

ASIA UNITED Bank Corp. (AUB) is planning to add new features to its e-wallet HelloMoney as it plans to grow its customer base and...

S&P revises ratings outlook for DBP, PSALM to ‘positive’

S&P GLOBAL RATINGS has revised its ratings outlook for the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management...

PHL banks’ regulatory framework favors credit growth, says Fitch

THE PHILIPPINES’ banking regulatory framework favors credit growth, Fitch Ratings said. In a report released on Tuesday, the Philippines was given a “bb+” rating for...

Legazpi Savings Bank eyes double-digit loan growth in next five years

LEGAZPI SAVINGS Bank, Inc. (LSB) is aiming to achieve a double-digit compounded annual loan growth rate over the next five years, it said on...

Peso hits record low on Trump tariff vow

THE PESO dropped to its record low of P59 per dollar anew on Tuesday after US President-elect Donald J. Trump said he would slap...

Treasury bill rates inch up on inflation concerns

THE GOVERNMENT made a full award of the Treasury bills (T-bills) it offered on Monday at slightly higher rates across the board amid inflation...

InLife launches retirement insurance

THE Insular Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (InLife) has launched a retirement insurance product with guaranteed monthly cash payouts. InLife Retire Assure gives policyholders guaranteed monthly...

Coin deposit machine collections hit P1.082B

THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) coin deposit machines have collected P1.082 billion worth of coins as of Nov. 15. This was 7.3% higher than...

ECB policy should not remain restrictive for too long — Lane

PARIS — There is still some way to go before euro zone inflation is sustainably back at 2% but European Central Bank (ECB) policy...

Peso weakens anew vs dollar amid escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict

THE PESO depreciated anew against the dollar on Monday amid the worsening conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The local unit closed at P58.99 per dollar...

T-bills may fall ahead of Fed meet

TREASURY bill (T-bill) rates may decline amid the worsening Russia-Ukraine conflict and as markets await further policy signals from the US Federal Reserve.