The financial sector is continuously evolving as technology makes financing more convenient. As we live in an age where people prefer doing everything online, including shopping, paying bills, financial and cashless transactions, and so on, banks are […]
Secrets of Success: RapidSpike CEO, Gav Winter
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Ensuring websites create conversion rich opportunities is just one of RapidSpike’s three core offerings A tech entrepreneur for more than 20 years, Gav Winter has previously founded two major technology consultancies, Gav is an award-winning entrepreneur and leader, and an expert in high-growth strategy. Today he is […]
BSP to lower RRR ‘when time is right’
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is looking to further reduce banks’ reserve requirement ratio (RRR) when the time is right, possibly as early as 2024, its governor said on Thursday. “For 2023, (yes), it’s off the […]
NEDA chief expects better Q3 growth
Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 4.3% in the April-to-June period, the slowest in two years. — REUTERS ECONOMIC GROWTH likely rebounded in the third quarter as the government addressed underspending, National Economic and Development Authority […]
PHL to expand by 5% this year — ANZ
Consumer demand in the Philippines is expected to remain lackluster amid elevated inflation. — REUTERS ANZ RESEARCH slashed its Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 5% this year as economic activity is “losing steam much […]
Analysts warn proposed fuel tax suspension may have serious consequences
Oil companies reduced pump prices this week by P0.20 per liter of diesel and gasoline, and P0.50 per liter of kerosene. However, these price adjustments still resulted in a year-to-date net increase of P17.30 per liter of […]
SEC considers another deadline extension for amnesty program
By Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, Reporter THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking at further extending the deadline for its amnesty program beyond Sept. 30. “I don’t want to preempt the en banc meeting this (Thursday) […]
GCash and SEC tie up in fight vs online scams, cybercrimes
TOWFIQU BARBHUIYA-UNSPLASH FINANCE super app GCash partnered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday to help boost enforcement against online fraud, e-scams, and other cybercrimes. Under the signed memorandum of agreement (MoA), GCash will help […]
Ayala Land and Cathay Land break ground for 800-hectare Southmont
Ayala Land and Cathay Land recently broke ground for Southmont, a new estate located in Silang, Cavite. Southmont is an 800-hectare, mixed-used master planned development that will refresh South Luzon’s natural landscape with the best in contemporary and sustainable urban living. Designed to provide an expanse […]
Fernando Zobel de Ayala returns to Ayala Corp. as director
FERNANDO Zobel de Ayala has returned to Ayala Corp. as director as part of his gradual return to senior positions in the group after resigning last year for health reasons. In a regulatory filing, Ayala Corp. said […]