SEC launches new office for fintech innovation
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is paving the way for more innovations in the fintech industry to further promote
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Philippines
BDO earns P21.4 billion in first half of 2021
BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) delivered P21.4 billion in profits in the first six months of 2021 on the back of
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Payment of MMDA fees made easier with LANDBANK facility
The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) and the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) launched an online facility for a
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AUB gets remittance boost from fintechs, digital channels
Asia United Bank (AUB), one of the Philippines’ fastest-growing publicly listed banks, is confident of sustaining the growth of its
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AUB expands collaboration with Mynt via PayMate BOTTY
Asia United Bank (AUB), one of the country’s fastest-growing publicly listed universal banks, has expanded its collaboration with GCash to
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BDO shares 6 steps its clients can take to avoid debit and credit card scams
Scams are becoming increasingly “authentic” and “sophisticated”. But there are ways to spot and outsmart them. BDO Unibank enumerates six
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Capital raising, trading activity in PSE up in first half of 2021
In the first of 2021, the capital raised from the sale of primary and secondary shares in the local stock
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SSS improves mobile app for easier use
The Social Security System (SSS) launched Wednesday an improved version of its mobile application to allow its users to access information about
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Local investors prop up equities, fixed-income markets in first quarter of 2021
Trading in the equities and fixed-income markets remained robust in the first quarter of 2021, with local retail investors accounting for
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SSS extends until September 30 the deadline for pensioners to shift to PESONet banks
The Social Security System (SSS) has extended to September 30, 2021 its deadline for pensioners to shift their disbursement accounts
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WorldRemit and BDO Remit give Filipinos more ways to receive money with USD payouts
WorldRemit, a leading international cross-border payments company, has expanded its longstanding partnership with BDO Remit—the remittance service brand of BDO
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China Bank declares P2.69 billion cash dividends, names new independent director
At its annual stockholders’ meeting held virtually on May 6, 2021, China Banking Corporation (China Bank, stock symbol: CHIB) declared
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Sun Life partners with Kitika Mobile Healthcare
Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. (“Sun Life”), the country’s leading life insurance company, and Kitika Mobile Healthcare Inc. (“Kitika”),
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PNB appoints new board members
Philippine National Bank (PSE: PNB) announced that PNB’s Board of Directors approved the appointment of Federico C. Pascual as chairman
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AUB rolls out QR Ph to customers, merchants
Asia United Bank (AUB) has rolled out QR Ph to its customers and merchants under its Hellomoney and AUB PayMate
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BSP and payment industry hold pilot launch of QR Ph P2M
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the payment services industry led by the Philippine Payments Management, Inc. (PPMI) held
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China Bank first quarter 2021 net income up 61% to P3.6 billion
China Banking Corporation (China Bank, PSE stock symbol: CHIB) sustained its profitability in the first quarter of 2021, posting 61%
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SSS introduces ExpreSSS e-Learning Portal to members, employers
The Social Security System (SSS) now offers an online learning platform to all members, employers, and other stakeholders to learn
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BPI offers new digital payment options and ways to send and receive money
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) offers new digital payment solutions to make everyday banking transactions more convenient for
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SEC cancels Eco Hatchery’s corporate registration over unauthorized investment scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the corporate registration of Eco Hatchery and Trading Corporation for soliciting investments
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