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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

GSIS, PNB allot P1.2 billion for affordable housing

State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System has teamed up with Lucio Tan-led Philippine National Bank to earmark P1.2 billion to construct affordable houses and address the backlog in the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

GSIS taps Maya for payments

State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System is expanding its payment channels through a partnership with digital bank Maya Bank Inc......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

PSE approves listing of GSIS-owned Alternergy preferred shares

Alternergy disclosed that the PSE has approved its application to list the 100 million preferred shares that it sold to the Government Service Insurance System at a price of P14.50/share......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

GSIS income surges to P113 billion in 2023

The earnings of state-run Government Service Insurance System jumped by 70 percent to P113.3 billion in 2023 from P66.4 billion in 2022 on the back of strong revenues from financial assets and investments......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

GSIS non-life insurance premiums hit record high P9.8 billion in 2023

State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System saw its collection of non-life insurance premiums rise to an all-time high of P9.8 billion in 2023......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

GSIS earmarks P44 million for emergency loans

State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System has allocated P44 million in emergency loans to members and pensioners affected by the heavy rainfall in Camarines Norte......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

SSS pushed P300 million into REITs in Q4

Government-run pension funds like SSS and GSIS have significant PSE portfolios, and it is possible to track changes in these portfolios over time using the Top 100 Shareholder disclosures released quarterly by each company......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Korea-led joint venture bags Comelec deal

A joint venture led by South Korean firm Miru Systems Co. Ltd. bagged the multibillion-peso contract for the lease of voting machines to be used in the May 2025 midterm polls, the Commission on Elections announced yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

PSE spending $11 million to upgrade trading engine

The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc., the operator of the country’s only stock market, is not letting up on its efforts to be up to par with global stock exchanges with investments of about $11 million to bolster its operations......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

SMC to finish SLEX upgrade by December

San Miguel Corp. has committed to finish the expansion of the South Luzon Expressway in time for the holidays in December as it announced a progress rate of 70 percent as of yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

5 reasons to switch to an eSIM with Smart now

Do you have an eSIM-capable device but are still unsure whether you should upgrade to an eSIM? Here are five compelling reasons to finally switch to a Smart eSIM and maximize its benefits......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

ATI to spend P2.7 billion for ports upgrade

The operator of some of the largest ports in the Philippines is increasing its capital expenditures to P2.7 billion this year, seeing the need to expand its capacity as trade recovers here and abroad......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

ICTSI cleared to start P11 billion Iloilo port upgrade

Tycoon Enrique Razon’s International Container Terminal Services Inc. has received the green light to commence its P11-billion development of one of the largest ports in Visayas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

AsPac govts spending heavily on digital security

As state agencies fall victim to cyber attacks, the public sector in Asia Pacific, including in the Philippines, is investing at least $7 billion this year for the upgrade of digital defenses......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Globe gets P5 billion from sale of towers

Telco-to-tech provider Globe Telecom Inc. raised almost P5 billion from the sale of towers in the first quarter, providing it with some of the capital needed to upgrade services and pay debts......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

First Gen to upgrade, expand Casecnan plant

Lopez-led First Gen Corp. is expanding and upgrading the Casecnan hydroelectric power plant after taking over the facility last month......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

PLDT borrows P1 billion in green loans

Telco giant PLDT Inc. has borrowed P1 billion from the green loan facility of HSBC Philippines to bankroll the expansion and upgrade of its fiber network......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

5 Home Aspect Investments That Are Worth Every Penny

Investing in a home upgrade is always worth it, especially if the Lentor Mansion unit is yours. That said, some upgrades are better than most because they improve these five home aspects. Privacy Adequate privacy allows you to do the things you want or normally do without any prying eyes. Start by installing curtains on […] The post 5 Home Aspect Investments That Are Worth Every Penny appeared first on Kagay An......»»

Category: newsSource:  kagay_anRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Maynilad pipelines P4 billion for upgrade of 22 pumping stations, reservoirs

Maynilad Water Services will spend about P4 billion to rehabilitate 22 pumping stations and reservoirs to boost the water supply and pressure in the West Zone concession area......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024