https://www.philstar.com/rss/business/banking Philippine News for the Filipino Global Community (c) 2026, philstar.com. All rights reserved. 15Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:30:07 +0800 en https://www.philstar.com/banking/2026/08/04/2546916/debt-dignity-how-tala-redefines-consumer-protection-digital-credit-journey Tala is helping shape a model framework for regulating debt collection that national authorities can adapt as the industry strengthens its guardrails. Tue, 4 Aug 2026 16:33:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/banking/2026/08/04/2546916/debt-dignity-how-tala-redefines-consumer-protection-digital-credit-journey https://www.philstar.com/banking/2026/07/27/2544814/rcbcs-7th-straight-euromoney-win-provesdigital-banking-delivers Digital banking has entered a new phase. Technology remains essential, but leadership belongs to institutions that use innovation to solve real-world problems and deliver meaningful value to customers. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/banking/2026/07/27/2544814/rcbcs-7th-straight-euromoney-win-provesdigital-banking-delivers https://www.philstar.com/banking/2026/07/24/2544168/100000-users-and-growing-skyrocredit-expands-access-everyday-spending-across-philippines More than 100,000 Filipinos already use SkyroCredit for purchases ranging from fast food and groceries to medicines and gas. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/banking/2026/07/24/2544168/100000-users-and-growing-skyrocredit-expands-access-everyday-spending-across-philippines https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/07/23/2544177/bsp-grants-digital-bank-license-maribankIan Laqui In its circular dated July 22, the BSP’s Monetary Board said that it approved the request of MariBank to upgrade its banking license from a rural bank to a digital bank.  Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:28:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/07/23/2544177/bsp-grants-digital-bank-license-maribank https://www.philstar.com/health-and-family/2026/07/22/2542355/cost-leaving-what-every-future-ofw-carries-flightMay Dedicatoria Debt, responsibility and the hopes of an entire family—the early financial obligations and decisions—are among the most critical in an OFW's journey. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/health-and-family/2026/07/22/2542355/cost-leaving-what-every-future-ofw-carries-flight https://www.philstar.com/banking/2026/07/20/2539562/cbc-bundles-credit-insurance-ease-car-ownership-costs The bundle slashes the steep upfront cash outlays that usually stall Filipino car buyers. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:55:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/banking/2026/07/20/2539562/cbc-bundles-credit-insurance-ease-car-ownership-costs https://www.philstar.com/banking/2026/07/13/2541845/3-reasons-why-paying-salmon-hits-different What if every time you hit a financial win, somebody threw confetti at you? Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:21:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/banking/2026/07/13/2541845/3-reasons-why-paying-salmon-hits-different https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/07/05/2540005/gcash-lowers-transfer-fee-p10Ian Laqui Fintech company GCash has lowered its transfer fee to P10 as of July 4. Sun, 5 Jul 2026 10:40:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/07/05/2540005/gcash-lowers-transfer-fee-p10 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/07/04/2539801/maya-cut-instapay-transfer-fee-p10Kristine Daguno-Bersamina Digital bank Maya is lowering its InstaPay transfer fee to other banks from P15 to P10, joining a growing number of financial institutions reducing the cost of electronic fund transfers. Sat, 4 Jul 2026 15:19:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/07/04/2539801/maya-cut-instapay-transfer-fee-p10 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/07/03/2539586/rcbc-offer-free-instapay-transfer-starting-july-4Renalyn Ramirez InstaPay transfers will be free of charge on 2 RCBC digital banking apps starting July 4.  Fri, 3 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/07/03/2539586/rcbc-offer-free-instapay-transfer-starting-july-4