Peso climbs to fresh two-week high on Fed bets

THE PESO on Thursday jumped to its strongest close against the dollar in over two weeks as US jobs data supported further rate cuts. The...

Sun Life Grepa offers new insurance plan

SUN LIFE Grepa Financial, Inc. has launched a new life insurance product that allows customers to tap various investment funds. The Sun Grepa EasyLink Protect...

IC lifts stop order again MEDOcare Health Systems

THE Insurance Commission (IC) has lifted the cease-and-desist order it issued against health maintenance organization (HMO) MEDOcare Health Systems, Inc. (MHSI), allowing it to...

Justice Reform Initiative: celebrating a decade of resolve

By EJ Qua Hiansen
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Justice Reform Initiative (JRI), a milestone that allows us to reflect on a decade of dedicated...

Yields on seven-day deposits drop further after Fed, BSP cuts

YIELD on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) seven-day term deposits fell on Wednesday as the offer was met with strong demand following cuts...

PNB, Discovery Capital Finance ink partnership to boost SME lending

PHILIPPINE National Bank (PNB) has partnered with Discovery Capital Finance Corp. (DCFC) for a loan facility to boost financing for small and medium enterprises...

Peso slips on lack of leads

THE PESO slipped against the dollar on Wednesday amid a lack of catalysts and as oil prices moved up on supply concerns. The local unit...

More rate cuts could reignite inflation, hurt US Fed’s credibility, Bostic says

WASHINGTON — Further interest rate cuts could put US monetary policy on an accommodative footing that stimulates economic growth and puts the country at...

Indonesia’s central bank keeps rates steady, focuses on rupiah’s stability

JAKARTA — Indonesia’s central bank held its policy rates unchanged for a third straight meeting on Wednesday, maintaining its focus on supporting the rupiah...

Financial system resources grow to P35.3 trillion

THE TOTAL RESOURCES of the Philippines’ financial system climbed to over P35 trillion as of October, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas...

Peso climbs to two-week high

THE PESO surged to a two-week high against the dollar on Tuesday amid a decline in global oil prices. The local unit climbed by 32...

Nasdaq seeks to extend trading hours as Wall Street gears up for 24/7 move

NEW YORK — Nasdaq, one of the world’s largest exchanges that is home to tech companies Nvidia, Apple and Amazon, is planning to submit...