FeaturedTechnology2019: Tech investment slumps 36% in Southeast AsiaPritam BordoloiFebruary 7, 2020February 12, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 7, 2020February 12, 2020 Tech investment in 2019 in Southeast Asia stood at $7.7 bn... Read more
BankingFeaturedCIMB Philippines virtual bank provides AI-backed onboardingPritam BordoloiFebruary 3, 2020February 3, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 3, 2020February 3, 2020 While the process earlier took more than 15 minutes, now it can be completed in less than five minutes... Read more
BankingFeaturedPhilippines’ AgriNurture to provide digital banking servicesPritam BordoloiJanuary 28, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 28, 2020 Earthright Holdings, ArgiNurture’s parent company, buys stake in Binangonan Rural Bank... Read more
Asset ManagementMagazineLong-term strategy helps Cocolife funds beat the marketInternational FinanceJanuary 13, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceJanuary 13, 2020March 18, 2020 Cocolife Asset Management Company’s funds have delivered superior returns since inception – here’s how... Read more
BankingTonik receives digital banking licence in the PhilippinesInternational FinanceJanuary 10, 2020 by International FinanceJanuary 10, 2020 The neobank startup will be the first pure play digital-only bank in Southeast Asia... Read more
FintechGrab launches SE Asia’s first numberless cardPritam BordoloiDecember 6, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiDecember 6, 2019 The GrabPay card, launched with a collaboration with Mastercard, is currently available in Singapore... Read more
BankingRCBC to launch first Philippines-based virtual bankPritam BordoloiDecember 2, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiDecember 2, 2019 The new venture Diskartech will be the first Filipino financial inclusion-focused virtual bank... Read more
HealthcarePhilippines’ MPIC sells hospitals stake to KKR group for $684.5 mnPritam BordoloiOctober 15, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 15, 2019 The consortium will subscribe to $100 mn worth of 41,366,178 new common shares in the company... Read more
Islamic BankingPhilippines signs law to establish Islamic banking in the countryInternational Finance DeskSeptember 4, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 4, 2019December 23, 2019 Islamic Banks will boost financial inclusion, especially among the country’s Muslim population... Read more
Oil & GasThe Philippines signs oil and gas deal with ChinaInternational Finance DeskAugust 26, 2019December 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 26, 2019December 17, 2019 Discussion regarding the maritime disputes between the two countries will be held next week... Read more