China Banking Corporation (China Bank) was again one of the top winners in the Philippines at the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) Awards of the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) for the 2019 assessment year. The ACGS Awards is organized by the Securities and Exchange Commission...
China Banking Corporation (China Bank) is extending the waiver of InstaPay and PesoNet fees until March 31, 2021 while its branches will continue to serve the public during the holidays. In a statement, the bank said transferring funds to other bank accounts remains free for another three months as...
Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines is accelerating its digital banking business with a “better normal” strategy to attract new clients while they fasttrack development of online-only products and utilize blockchain solutions for real-time services. UnionBank, which has styled itself...
At least five banks are expected to apply for digital bank license this month, the first batch of applicants after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) approved the digital banking framework last week. “So far, about five have signified intention to apply for a digital bank license,”...
The guidelines and regulation for a digital banking sector in the Philippines will be ready this month, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno. “I think it will be issued not later than the end...
Philippine banks are not only strong but resilient enough to withstand the pandemic-hit financial market and to help prop up an economy in recession, said Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno. “While the impact is still unfolding, the good news is that the financial...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is in the last stage of sifting through the rules and regulation of digital banking in the country and could start issuing licenses earlier than expected. In a recent update, BSP Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said they have almost wrapped up all the loose Bangko...
The central bank wants digital bank players that will be “tenacious” or strong enough to withstand risks such as fraud and cyberattacks, and that these online-only banks will last a long time. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno ( Bloomberg ) “We will put...
BDO Unibank, Inc. and its two subsidiaries reaped major accolades from Asian Banking and Finance (ABF) for exemplifying banking excellence. BDO Unibank got the Domestic Cash Management Bank of the Year-Philippines Award and ABF Wholesale Banking Awards while BDO Private Bank received the Wealth...
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) president and CEO Cezar P. Consing said the bank’s digitalization efforts is currently going through an upgrade to a version he calls “2.0” in anticipation of higher online and mobile-based banking services even post-COVID-19 period, and it will cut...
The central bank’s guidelines on the establishment of digital banks is expected to be approved this month, according to a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) official. BSP Deputy Governor Chuchi G. Fonacier (Bloomberg file photo) BSP Deputy Governor Chuchi G. Fonacier said the circular will be...
