Philippines

How GCash’s credit and insurance tools unlock Philippines' inclusion barriers

Bank access increased to 65%, whilst insurance penetration improved to 1.71%.

Is BSP’s cyber resilience plan the key to protecting finance in 2025?

The central bank plans to mainstream cybersecurity in schools to close the skills gap.

Sun Life debuts peso tech funds

The funds come in two variants.

WTW appoints new CRB head for Philippines

His role is effective 2 January 2025.

Filipino Muslims seek more Shari’ah-compliant options

Ethical values heavily influence decisions, with healthcare as top priority.

State health insurer urged to boost benefit packages immediately

Lee urged PhilHealth to use funds to expand coverage for other treatments.

Filipino gamers hold promise for FWD

The insurer plans to support other games and aspects of the gaming ecosystem beyond esports.

Pru Life UK launches fund with access to global tech giants

The fund will allow investors to participate in dollar-denominated equity assets.

Pru Life UK nets $85m in new premiums this quarter

It also totalled $400m in premium income for variable life insurance products.

Philippine HMO net income rebounds to $11.2m in H1 2024

Thanks to higher revenues driven by higher membership fees collected. 

Malayan adjusts portfolio to lower investment risks

The insurer is seen to have a five-year average ROE ratio of 3.8%.