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AUB leads Forbes’ 2026 ranking of the world’s top-performing small banks

Asia United Bank ranked first in Forbes’ 2026 Tier 6 category, which compares small banks worldwide using financial performance, growth, resilience, and asset quality measures.

BPI names Ginbee Go as next president and CEO, taking over in April 2027

BPI has named longtime executive Ginbee Go as its next president and CEO, succeeding TG Limcaoco on April 26, 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.

iPhone 18 Series

Planning to get the iPhone 18 Pro? Here's all you need to know

This pre-order guide brings together the offers listed by participating retailers and banks in one place.

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Banks going digital now face a ₱1B capital requirement

Banks shifting toward digital business models must meet new BSP capital and risk-management requirements, including a ₱1-billion minimum capital threshold.

40.9% more Filipinos are now saving in banks. Here’s why you should too

PDIC deposit insurance now covers up to ₱1 million per depositor per bank, giving Filipinos greater protection when saving with insured banks.

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Cards

Most banks will waive your card’s annual fee. Here’s how to ask

Some Philippine banks may waive credit card annual fees when cardholders request it, especially those with active accounts and consistent spending.

Banks must resolve your dispute in 15 business days. Here is what to do if they don't

Banks, credit card companies, GCash, and Maya must follow complaint-resolution timelines, with consumers able to escalate unresolved disputes to the BSP.

Your ₱1,000 from 2018 can only buy ₱750 worth of things today

Inflation has reduced the purchasing power of ₱1,000 from 2018 to about ₱750 today, making higher savings interest and cashback more valuable to consumers.

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Filipino trust in credit soars to record high

Filipinos’ confidence in credit reached a record-high score of 75 in 2026, as more consumers turn to formal financial institutions and plan to improve their finances.

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Eight Philippine banks make Forbes’ 2026 top-performing banks list

Eight Philippine banks made Forbes’ 2026 World’s Top Performing Banks list, which assessed 500 institutions across 89 countries based on financial performance.

Advisories

SC: Banks cannot force customers to repay funds released due to their negligence

The Supreme Court ruled that banks cannot automatically demand repayment when their own gross negligence caused funds to be mistakenly released to a customer acting in good faith.