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Philippines foreign investments yield net outflows in December

MANILA, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' foreign investments yielded net outflows of 205 million U.S. dollars in December 2023, the Philippine central bank said Thursday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the December net outflow resulted from the 1.3 billion dollars in gross outflows and the 1.1 billion dollars gross inflows for the month. "The recorded net outflows are a reversal of the 673.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

BSP onboards 1st nonbank electronic money issuer

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) achieved a significant milestone by welcoming OmniPay, Inc. as the first nonbank electronic money issuer (EMI) participant in its Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment system, PhilPaSSplus. This move aligns with the National Payment Systems Act and signifies a more inclusive national payment system, allowing nonbank financial institutions to conduct efficient and low-risk funds transfers directly through the central bank. Assistant Governor Mary Anne P. Lim emphasized the BSP's commitment to safeguarding the entire Peso RTGS payment system amidst global trends of diversified participation. With 236 institutions, including various banks and nonbank entities, utilizing PhilPaSSplus for large value transactions and retail payment clearing, the BSP's initiative reflects a broader trend of central banks facilitating direct access for nonbank entities to settlement services. This development comes as international standard-setting bodies work on access guidelines to manage risks in evolving payment systems with new players and financial technologies......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Anxiety About Money

If I had a million dollars. We often think of money as a fast track to satisfaction. Yet Ecclesiastes 5:10 points out that the lover of money will never be satisfied. There is never an amount of money that is enough. Money promises security, but it never completely delivers. If money can’t bring us real […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Beat the Heat and Save Money: Smart Tips for a Hot Season

Summer is in and the heat of the sun is just blazing hot, accompanied by a looming El Niño — did I just say it’s hot, like very hot? Amidst this sweltering heat, our electricity and water bills will also increase and melt our budget like ice cubes on a hot summer day. While we […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

More ‘hot money’ exits Philippines in January

More foreign capital left the Philippines in January, marking the second straight month of net outflow, amid continued economic uncertainties globally......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Hot money returns to net inflow in February

More foreign portfolio investments flowed into the Philippines in February, snapping two straight months of net outflows, amid the government’s retail Treasury bond offering......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Philippines FDI net inflows decline 6.6 pct in 2023

MANILA, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) that flowed into the Philippines declined year-on-year by 6.6 percent in 2023, the country's central bank said Monday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the FDI net inflows reached 826 million U.S. dollars last December, bringing the yearly total amount to 8.9 billion dollars in 2023, compared to 9.5 billion dollars in net inflows recorded in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Philippines FDI net inflows decline 6.6 pct in 2023

MANILA, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) that flowed into the Philippines declined year-on-year by 6.6 percent in 2023, the country's central bank said Monday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the FDI net inflows reached 826 million U.S. dollars last December, bringing the yearly total amount to 8.9 billion dollars in 2023, compared to 9.5 billion dollars in net inflows recorded in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Boulevard Holdings Q2 net income down 86% y/y, down 336% q/q

Boulevard Holdings reported a Q2/23 net loss of P33 million, down 86% from its Q2/22 net loss of P18 million, and down 336% from its Q1/23 net income of P14 million......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Money tops Valentine s Day wish list of Filipinos — SWS

Filipinos want both practical and romantic gifts for Valentine's Day, with money topping the list, according to a survey by the Social Weather Stations. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

BSP logs 40K complaints relating to financial consumer protection; only 5% come from Mindanao

SINCE the effectivity of the Financial Consumer Protection Act (Republic Act 11765) in June 2022, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has logged more than 40,000 complaints from customers of different BSP-supervised financial institutions from all over the Philippines. Of this number, only around 5 percent come from Mindanao, implying the Mindanaoans' unawareness of the law......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

BSP Governor Eyes Potential Rate Cut as Inflation Eases

In a recent interview, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. hinted at a potential rate cut later this year, signaling optimism amid the nation’s economic landscape. While cautious about the first semester, Remolona remains watchful, stating that the move could come “within the year.” The BSP, responding to escalating inflation, had hiked […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

BSP governor says February rate cut not likely

In statements made to the press, BSP Governor Eli Remolona said that due to the “numbers we are seeing” a rate cut “is not likely (on) February 15”, which is the next scheduled meeting date for the BSP’s Monetary Board......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Remittances soar to P33.5 billion in 2023 – BSP

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Friday, February 16. Remittances soar to P33.5 billion in 2023 – BSP Filipinos abroad sent a record amount of money back home in 2023 as remittances hit $33.5 billion, boosted by a stronger peso......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Remittances soar to P33.5 billion in 2023 – BSP

MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos abroad sent a record amount of money back home in 2023 as remittances hit $33.5 billion, boosted by a stronger peso. This increase in the value of remittances helped households cope with high inflation. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), cash remittances through banks totaled $33.5 billion, marking a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

TUP grad tops ECE board exam

TUP grad tops ECE board exam.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

CL tops cases of teen pregnancies

CL tops cases of teen pregnancies.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Cablao tops Cepca’s 1st post-pandemic monthly event

Cablao tops Cepca’s 1st post-pandemic monthly event.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Should Tops Consider Limiting The Number Of Guests?

Should Tops Consider Limiting The Number Of Guests?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Tops faces backlash over bus service issue

Tops faces backlash over bus service issue.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024