Security Bank expects higher profit in 2024
Security Bank Corp. is expecting better profitability this year amid a double-digit growth in its lending business, the bank’s investments in technology as well as its plans to put up more branches......»»
Security Bank automates wealth management business
Security Bank Corp. has signed a five-year contract to automate its wealth management processes in line with efforts to become one of the most technologically advanced banks in the Philippines......»»
Security Bank drives digital transformation of wealth management business with Avaloq
Security Bank drives digital transformation of wealth management business with Avaloq.....»»
Security Bank, Epson partner for financing
Security Bank Corp. has partnered with Epson Philippines Corp. for a special financing program for Epson’s distributors and dealers to help them fulfill big-ticket orders which usually tighten liquidity......»»
Security Bank sees 5.8 percent economic growth in Q4
Security Bank Corp. believes the Philippine economy grew by 5.8 percent in the fourth quarter last year, bringing the full-year gross domestic product growth to 5.6 percent in 2023......»»
At WTO meet in UAE, Philippines expects deals on fisheries, agriculture, climate issues
By Binsal Abdulkader ABU DHABI, 25th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Philippines expects successful negotiations on fisheries subsidies, agriculture, and climate issues at the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, according to Alfredo E. Pascual, the Secretary for Trade and Industry of the Philippines. "I am particularly enthusiastic about welcoming Comoros and Timo.....»»
At WTO meet in UAE, Philippines expects deals on fisheries, agriculture, climate issues
By Binsal Abdulkader ABU DHABI, 25th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Philippines expects successful negotiations on fisheries subsidies, agriculture, and climate issues at the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, according to Alfredo E. Pascual, the Secretary for Trade and Industry of the Philippines. "I am particularly enthusiastic about welcoming Comoros and Timo.....»»
World Bank downgrades Philippine GDP projections for 2024 and 2025
The World Bank downgraded its GDP projections for the Philippines in 2024 and 2025 due to “various headwinds facing private investment”, like the effects of higher interest rates and “rising indebtedness.”.....»»
SM Prime builds up profit to P10.5 billion
Sy-led integrated property developer SM Prime Holdings Inc. booked higher profit in the first quarter on the back of robust revenues, particularly from its malls......»»
PAL profit tumbles on price pressures
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines felt the shock of ballooning prices of fuel and services in the first quarter of the year, suffering a 13- percent drop in profit due to higher spending......»»
AGI posts record P30.3 billion profit
Alliance Global Group Inc., the holding company of tycoon Andrew Tan, saw its profit rise by a fifth to reach record high levels in 2023 despite higher inflation, which pushed overall costs and expenses up during the year......»»
Wider margins, lower loan provisions boost PNB profit
Wider margins and lower provisioning for potential loan losses helped boost the profit of Philippine National Bank by 55 percent to P17.97 billion in 2023......»»
Meralco expects energy sales to grow this year
Despite a projected slowdown in demand from the commercial segment, the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) still expects its energy sales to improve by 4.5 percent this year......»»
PH Economy Remains Optimistic Amid Global Slowdown
The country is one of the fastest growing economies in East Asia and the Pacific according to the World Bank, foreseeing robust growth despite global economic slowdown. In the latest World Bank Global Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday, the Philippines is expected to maintain its economic growth rate in 2024 at 5.8%, slightly higher […].....»»
Banks reap P92 billion profit in 3 months
Philippine banks turned more profitable in the first quarter, reaping almost three percent higher earnings to P92 billion due to higher net interest income. .....»»
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 […].....»»
J-K LG Manoj Sinha attends Swarozgar Utsav and Ghar Ghar KCC Abhiyan
(Jammu and Kashmir) [India] January 25 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the Swarozgar Utsav and Ghar Ghar KCC Abhiyan on Thursday. J-K LG Manoj Sinha highlighted the newly attained effective functioning of the Jammu and Kashmir Bank and elaborated on its improved financial condition stating profit and loss statistics. "In 2019-20, Jammu and Kashmir Bank was functioning at a loss of Rs 1200.....»»
J-K LG Manoj Sinha attends Swarozgar Utsav and Ghar Ghar KCC Abhiyan
(Jammu and Kashmir) [India] January 25 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the Swarozgar Utsav and Ghar Ghar KCC Abhiyan on Thursday. J-K LG Manoj Sinha highlighted the newly attained effective functioning of the Jammu and Kashmir Bank and elaborated on its improved financial condition stating profit and loss statistics. "In 2019-20, Jammu and Kashmir Bank was functioning at a loss of Rs 1200.....»»
Forex buffer hits 2-year high
The country’s dollar reserves rose to a 23-month high in March due to higher government deposits with the central bank and higher gold prices in the international market, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
Forex buffer hits 2-year high
The country’s dollar reserves rose to a 23-month high in March due to higher government deposits with the central bank and higher gold prices in the international market, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
Reissued T-bonds fetch higher rates
The reissuance of the government’s long-term securities fetched higher rates amid expectation of faster inflation in March that likely breached the target of the central bank......»»