Rappler's latest stories on Philippine banking
Bank schedules for EDSA Revolution anniversary, February 25, 2020
Here are the banks which will have certain branches open on Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Bank schedules for Christmas 2019
Here are the operating hours of banks in the Philippines during the holiday season
Poe says lawmakers 'not in a rush' to pass fintech bill
Senators recommend the creation of a task force among government agencies to study digital currencies such as Bitcoin
[OPINION] It’s time to stop investing in climate change
By continuing to finance coal, Philippine banks will only muddle the conscience of their many depositors who love the Earth and their fellow Filipinos
Basagan ng Trip with Leloy Claudio: Why finance experts should challenge mutual funds in PH
Have you invested in mutual funds in the Philippines? This episode explains how and why you are being shortchanged.
Villar urges Landbank to ease loan process for sugar farmers
Senator Cynthia Villar, chair of the Senate committee on agriculture, says Landbank was taking too long to process farmers' loan applications
You can now reload Beep cards using BPI Online
Beep cards can now be reloaded through BPI Online or the bank's app in 4 steps
BPI customers furious over new online transaction charges
The new charges take effect on July 1
Bank schedules for Holy Week 2019
Here are the operating hours of banks during Holy Week
Banks downplay Hanjin crisis impact
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas says the total exposure caused by the bankruptcy of Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Philippines is only 0.24% of all loans in the country's banking system
Bank schedules for Christmas 2018
Here are the operating hours of Philippine banks this holiday season
Bank guards involved in Metrobank Tuguegarao robbery
Police arrive at the conclusion after reviewing CCTV footage
Lawmaker urges banks to slash OFW remittance charges amid high inflation
ACTS-OFW Representative Aniceto Bertiz III asks banks to cut charges on OFW remittances to 5%, from the current average of 10.57%
BPI postpones peso cash deposit, withdrawal fees to January 2019
But 'fees for transactions other than peso deposits and withdrawals will take effect on September 1, 2018, as previously announced'
BPI to start charging for over-the-counter withdrawals, inter-regional deposits
(UPDATED) BPI says it is postponing the implementation of having branch transaction fees for peso cash deposits and withdrawals to January 2019.
BPI posts flat net income of P6.25 billion in Q1 2018
The listed Ayala-led lender remains less exposed to interest rate risk, as its holding in securities only increased by 2.3% to P309.95 billion from January to March this year
Bangko Sentral shuts down rural bank in Misamis Oriental
The Rural Bank of Initao is the 3rd rural bank to be ordered closed in 2018
Bank schedules for Holy Week 2018
Bookmark this page for the operating hours of banks during Holy Week
Poe wants probe vs abusive debt collection practices
Senate Grace Poe says debt collectors engaging in unfair practices 'must be punished to put an end to their prevalent abusive behavior'
Philippines joins 'elite' cross-border banking data reporting
Switzerland-based Bank for International Settlements adds the Philippines as a reporting country, which the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas says would 'enhance the transparency of global transactions and funding flows'
Man falls from PBCom Tower in Makati
The Makati police identifies the man as Rissan Alarosa, an employee of the Megacity General Construction and Development Corporation
Christmas 2017 bank schedules
(4th UPDATE) Here are Philippine banks' operating hours for the holiday season
Bank schedules during 2017 ASEAN Summit
Banks in Metro Manila release advisories on their operating hours for the duration of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit
BDO urges clients to shift to EMV debit cards
The bank will eventually deactivate the magnetic stripe-only debit card
Bank schedule: Undas 2017
Here are the operating hours of various banks for Tuesday, October 31 and Wednesday, November 1
Metrobank buys out credit card stake of Australia's ANZ
Metrobank will take over ANZ's 40% share in Metrobank Card Corporation to turn the tie-up into a wholly-owned subsidiary
Normal working day for BSP, banks on September 21
The rate-setting meeting of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' Monetary Board will also push through on Thursday, September 21
Net interest, fee-based earnings drive RCBC's income in 2nd quarter
The bank s net income in the 2nd quarter of 2017 soars by 67 to P1 34 billion from the P806 million booked in the same period in 2016
Banks stay open after Leyte earthquake
Our member banks have advised its respective branches to strive delivering its services to the general public and accommodate all banking transactions most especially in this time of need says the Bankers Association of the Philippines
UnionBank probes possible P17-M theft by employee
UnionBank discovers that the employee made an unauthorized cash transfer The bank also clarifies that the incident is not a cyberattack
DBP willing to help rebuild Marawi City, says CEO
The state owned financial banking institution continues to grow the financial muscle it needs to achieve its development mandate CEO Cecilia Borromeo says
Landbank extends banking hours on June 30 amid system upgrade
All branches of the Land Bank of the Philippines will be open until 5 pm on Friday June 30
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Landbank sets June 24-25 system upgrade, downtime
ATMs cash deposit machines and other electronic banking channels will be offline from 10:30 pm on June 24 to 3:00 pm on June 25
BSP to banks: Don't pay ransomware attackers
While no Philippine bank was affected in the global ransomware attack the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas issues guidelines on dealing with cyber criminals and protecting sensitive data
Artificial intelligence reinventing banking in PH
Banks in the Philippines are starting to invest in artificial intelligence
BDO guards turf from giant ASEAN lenders
Operating in a seamless regional economic bloc the Philippines largest lender is wary of bigger banks entering the Philippines
U.S. labels Philippines as major money laundering site again
For the US State Department money laundering remains a serious concern in the Philippines due to its international narcotics trade corruption and weak laws
Fitch keeps 'stable' outlook for PH banks in 2017
Only the Philippines and Vietnam – where economic prospects are brighter – have stable sector outlooks the debt watcher says
Philippines asks for Bangladesh help on bank heist investigation
This is to strengthen the Philippine government s position in court proceedings that aim to retrieve the rest of the stolen funds
Fresh AMLA amendments include casinos, real estate, junket ops
Should the Congress pass the AMLA amendments AMLC will also have the power to issue an ex parte freeze order which will be effective immediately and will not exceed 30 days
RCBC chief counsel Estavillo quits
RCBC announces the resignation of lawyer Maria Celia Fernandez Estavillo over a week after the Anti Money Laundering Council filed criminal charges against several RCBC officers
AMLC files charges vs RCBC officers on Bangladesh Bank heist
The former treasurer and 5 other officers and employees of listed Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation RCBC are charged for violating Republic Act 9160 or the Anti Money Laundering Act of 2001
Security Bank to rejoin PSE
The local bourse announces that Security Bank will replace Bloomberry Resorts Corporation which will be removed from the main index on September 12
RCBC net income inches up
RCBC s core income driven by its core businesses is firming up RCBC remains on track with its long term goals says Gil Buenaventura the bank s new president and CEO
RCBC reorganizes board after Bangladesh Bank heist scandal
In the wake of the scandal RCBC strengthens its board of directors increasing the number of independent directors to 7 from the previous 4
Bangladesh envoy to Duterte: Help us recover $81M stolen funds
If the President is so serious about crime and corruption I think this is an issue that should be addressed Bangladesh Ambassador to the Philippines John Gomes says
Will Senate revive probe into Bangladesh Bank heist?
The 16th Congress adjourns with no resolution to the probe into Bangladesh Bank s stolen millions
BSP cancels registration of PhilRem, Werquick, Peso Remittance
The cancellation stems from PhilRem s role in the elaborately planned 81 million Bangladesh Bank heist
RCBC names new officials after bank heist probe
As the Senate probe into the bank heist ends the embattled bank appoints new key officials
