BPI to sell its entire 15% GoTyme Bank stake back to the Gokongweis
Zobel Family banking unit BPI disclosed that its board of directors has approved the sale of BPI’s stake in GoTyme Bank to a subsidiary of JG Summit and a company called Giga Investment Holdings Pte. Ltd. at a price of P1.20/share......»»
Leviste keen on raising ABS-CBN stake
Businessman Leandro Leviste, the son of Sen. Loren Legarda, is willing to increase his stake in the Lopez family’s media company ABS-CBN Corp......»»
Ayala Corp. impacted by Mitsubishi’s discount stake sale
Ayala Corp shares were down as much as 5.7% yesterday on news that Mitsubishi Corp. has started a process to sell 8.6 million AC common shares at a 7% to 9% discount to Wednesday’s P696/share close......»»
Recto revives plan to sell NAIA assets
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has revived plans to sell the assets of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and turn it into a new business district to generate additional revenues for state coffers......»»
‘Now is best time for PAL to sell’
This is the best time for flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) to sell a portion of the company, as investors are attracted to buy into it with travel and tourism picking up momentum, according to analysts......»»
SBI s net profit grows 18% in fourth quarter, 20.5% for entire 2023-24
New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): The State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest lender, has reported an 18 percent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 21,384 crore for the quarter that ended in March, aided by strong credit growth. SBI reported a net profit of Rs 18,094 crore in the year-ago period. Consolidated net profit during the entire financial year 2023-24 rose by 20.55 per cent to Rs 67,085 crore as against.....»»
Producers Savings Bank acquires Leyte rural bank
Producers Savings Bank Corp. has completed its merger with one more rural bank, bolstering the bank’s assets and profit growth via its branch network expansion......»»
DA backs allowing NFA to sell rice in markets
The Department of Agriculture supports the move of Speaker Martin Romualdez to amend the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) to allow the National Food Authority (NFA) to sell rice in the markets, DA Assistant Secretary and spokesman Arnel de Mesa said yesterday......»»
A lot of pens to sell
A lot of pens to sell.....»»
Ariel Villasanta tries to sell Mommy Elvie s urn to Boss Toyo — with freebies
Comedian Ariel Villasanta tried to sell his mother Elvi's urn to Boss Toyo. .....»»
4Ps beneficiaries learn digital financial literacy from experts
Some 58 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries learn the importance of digital literacy and savings during the pilot implementation of the 4Ps Digital Financial Literacy Program on Saturday (February 24) at the DSWD Central Office Auditorium, Quezon City. Resource speakers from Landbank of the Philippines (LBP), Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Foundation, and […].....»»
BPI sees stronger credit growth
Bank of the Philippine Islands expects a robust growth in credit this year amid the country’s economic expansion and the planned interest rate cuts by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
BPI raises $400 million from offshore debt market
Bank of the Philippine Islands has raised $400 million after successfully tapping into the offshore debt market for the first time since 2019......»»
BPI lends fresh P7 billion to Home Credit Philippines
Bank of the Philippine Islands has extended an additional P7 billion loan to Home Credit Philippines, making it the financing firm’s biggest lender......»»
PH Remains One of the Fastest Growing Economies in East Asia and Pacific, World Bank Says
The World Bank retains its positive outlook on the Philippine economy despite foreseen challenges. According to their April 2024 East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, the World Bank projects a 5.8 percent economic growth for the Philippines this year — the East Asia and Pacific region’s second fastest-growing economy. Moreover, the said update also adjusted […].....»»
JBIC’s environmental compliance arm to investigate bank’s LNG activity in Verde Island Passage
The Examiner for Environmental Guidelines of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) is set to commence an investigation for potential violations by the bank in relation to its support to the Atlantic Gulf & Pacific Company (AG&P), which built a liquefied natural gas import terminal in the biodiversity hotspot known as the Verde Island […].....»»
J-K Bank Q3 net profit up 35 pc to Rs 421 cr, 9-month net jumps 57 pc
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 20 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir bank net profit rose 35 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 421.08 crore for the October-December Quarter (Q3FY 2024) when compared to Rs 311.59 crore registered for the same period last fiscal, an official release said. According to the release, the bank announced the results today after its Board of Directors reviewed and approved the numbers for Q3.....»»
J-K Bank Q3 net profit up 35 pc to Rs 421 cr, 9-month net jumps 57 pc
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 20 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir bank net profit rose 35 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 421.08 crore for the October-December Quarter (Q3FY 2024) when compared to Rs 311.59 crore registered for the same period last fiscal, an official release said. According to the release, the bank announced the results today after its Board of Directors reviewed and approved the numbers for Q3.....»»
Globe reports steep 73.7% decline in blocked bank-related spam, scam SMS in 2023
The telecommunications company Globe has reported a significant 73.7% decrease in the number of blocked spam and scam SMS related to banks in 2023. This reduction is a result of the interception of 21.9 million bank-related fraudulent messages, a sharp decline from the 83.39 million messages blocked the previous year. Globe attributes this achievement to its proactive strategies and strong partnerships with major banks and financial institutions in the Philippines. The company has established anti-fraud alliances with the Bankers Association of the Philippines and individual players in the finance sector, enabling the sharing of data and intelligence to prevent and investigate fraud effectively. Anton Bonifacio, Chief Information Security Officer at Globe, emphasized the company's commitment to combating financial fraud and enhancing security measures for customer protection. Globe has invested approximately US$20 million to improve its spam and scam SMS detection and blocking system and operates a 24/7 Security Operations Center to filter out unwanted messages from both international and domestic sources. Despite certain limitations, Globe remains dedicated to customer protection and emphasizes the need for a unified approach in the fight against fraud. The company is focused on leveraging technology and strengthening alliances with key stakeholders to combat fraudulent activities. As Globe continues to advance its technologies and collaborations, it aims to provide a safer and more secure digital environment for its customers. For more information about Globe and its initiatives, visit www.globe.com.ph. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»
UnionDigital Bank revenue grows to over P5 billion
UnionDigital Bank, the digital banking arm of Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines, saw its revenue grow to over P5 billion in 2023 mainly driven by higher deposits and loans......»»
Philippine central bank keeps interest rates unchanged
MANILA, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine central bank opted Thursday to keep the bank's target reverse repurchase rate unchanged at 6.5 percent, and thus the interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending facilities were kept at 6 percent and 7 percent, respectively. In a statement, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the Monetary Board noted that the inflation outlook "was broadly unchanged.".....»»