Peso may weaken with Fed seen pausing rate cuts
THE PESO could weaken further against the dollar this week as US jobs data bolstered expectations that the US Federal Reserve could choose to...
Sun Life Philippines eyes continued growth despite weak economic prospects
SUN LIFE of Canada (Philippines), Inc. (Sun Life Philippines) is looking to position insurance as an “essential” expense as it targets continued growth despite...
BSP securities fetch lower rates as offer attracts strong demand
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) one-month securities fetched a lower average rate on Friday as the offer was met with strong demand.
The 28-day...
Debt yields decline on below-target inflation
YIELDS on government securities (GS) traded at the secondary market fell last week on data showing that Philippine inflation was below target last year...
BSP intervention remains minimal — Remolona
THE PESO’S recent slide against the dollar puts pressure on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to intervene to prevent inflationary risks, but its...
Finance chief Go joins BSP’s Monetary Board
FINANCE SECRETARY Frederick D. Go was sworn in as a Monetary Board member on Thursday, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.
BSP Governor and...
Governance is the tie-breaker
By Carlo Enrico B. Lazatin
President Marcos signed the P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget on Jan. 5, signaling strong intent by vetoing P92.5 billion in unprogrammed appropriations. It was a...
February rate cut still possible despite December inflation uptick, analysts say
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) could deliver a sixth straight 25-basis-point (bp) cut next month to provide economic stimulus as inflation is likely...
Peso rebounds on ‘somewhat hawkish’ BSP hints
THE PESO on Thursday recovered from its all-time low close as market players digest the latest policy signals from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas...
Dollar edges up as focus shifts to data
THE DOLLAR hugged tight ranges on Wednesday ahead of a slew of US economic data that could set the tone for the US Federal...
Global regulators softening bank capital rules
LONDON/WASHINGTON — Seventeen years on from the global financial crisis, regulators are cutting red tape for their banks in a bid to keep lenders...
Young Filipino adults prefer human financial advisers over online tools
YOUNG ADULTS in the Philippines prefer to get financial and insurance advice from humans over online resources, a study by Prudential plc showed.
“Young adults...