THE PHILIPPINES’ gross international reserves (GIR) inched lower at end-December, falling short of the central bank’s full-year projection. Preliminary data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas ...

THE SOCIAL Security System (SSS) does not see the need for further increases in its contribution rate as the last tranche of hikes would double the fund life to 28 years. SSS President and Chief ...

ARTHALAND Corp. will redeem the first tranche of its ASEAN green bonds, which were issued in 2020, on Feb. 6, the real estate developer said on Tuesday. “Holders of the first tranche of the ASEAN ...

The case of Japan presents an even bleaker picture of a country that is grappling with the problem of population decline.

THE GOVERNMENT made a full award of the reissued Treasury bonds (T-bonds) it offered on Tuesday at a lower average rate amid ...

THE Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) said that seasoned Finance Executive Roberto Jose R. Jimenez has stepped down as the market operator’s assistant vice-president and finance division head due ...

INFLATION accelerated for a third straight month in December amid a faster rise in food, utility and transport prices, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said. Read the full story.

I woke up from a dream, and in a few minutes was saddened to realize that it was just wishful thinking. In my dream, I was observing a group of young people in their 20s and 30s, organizing a movement ...

THE PHILIPPINES’ digital lending market could surpass $1 billion by the second half of the year, with growth to be driven by high demand for online financial services, a study by Digido showed. This ...

INFLATION accelerated for a third straight month in December amid a faster rise in food, utility and transport prices, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said. Read the full story.

PHILIPPINE-BASED venture capital firm Kaya Founders is looking to invest in 10 to 15 startups this year, citing growth opportunities in digitalization and financial inclusion. “We invested in a total ...

US lenders have been rushing in recent weeks to leave one of the world’s top banking sector climate coalitions, drawing scorn from campaigners who worry the industry is losing resolve to take action ...