Analysts: Philippine banks to sustain profits in Q4
BW FILE PHOTOBy Aaron Michael C. Sy, ReporterBANKS are expected to sustaining their earnings growth in the fourth quarter as loan demand is spurred by year-end spending and after the central bank cut the reserve requirement ratio (RRR).“For the fourth
The demographic dividend of the Philippines
PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOS(Part 1)If the Philippine economy is one of the fastest growing, not only in the Indo-Pacific region but in the whole world, with a GDP averaging an annual growth rate of 6% to 7% during these hard times,
Startups urged to go green to remain competitive
PHILIPPINE STAR/ERNIE PEÑAREDONDOPHILIPPINE STARTUPS should start adopting sustainable practices if they want to remain competitive amid a push to reduce the world’s carbon footprint.Filipinos are also becoming more conscious about their choices and would patronize products and companies that use
Coinbase eyes expansion with more blockchain use
By Aaron Michael C. Sy, ReporterCRYPTOCURRENCY platform Coinbase is looking to expand in the Philippines by hiring a country manager as more Filipinos are expected to adopt blockchain technology.“We are actively working to expand the Base team in the Philippines,”
Lazada PHL, PayMongo partner to boost cashless transactions with QR Ph
E-COMMERCE platform Lazada Philippines and financial solutions platform PayMongo have teamed up to integrate QR Ph, a digital payment option that enables customers to pay using quick-response (QR) codes. “This new feature on the Lazada app, powered by PayMongo, offers Filipino shoppers
Bailey warns employer tax hikes may delay interest rate cuts
The Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has cautioned that the recent increase in employers’ National Insurance contributions could create uncertainty over future interest rate cuts. Addressing MPs on the Treasury Select Committee, Bailey noted that while inflation has
Build trust signals for your brand to unlock next-level trust and loyalty
Trust is an invaluable asset in business. It is the foundation upon which relationships are built, and it significantly influences customers’ decisions about whether or not to engage with your company.In an era where businesses face ever-increasing competition, trust is
Gin and tonic surpasses tea as Britain’s favourite drink amid shifting consumer preferences
Gin and tonic has overtaken tea as the nation’s favourite drink, marking a significant shift in British consumer habits. A recent survey conducted as part of the sixth annual Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report found that 44% of Britons now opt for
Retailers warn of inevitable job losses amid £7bn budget hit
More than 70 of the UK’s largest retailers, including Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Boots, and B&Q, have warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves that her proposed hike in National Insurance will lead to unavoidable staff layoffs and store closures. In a letter seen
France targets UK businesses with ‘Choose France’ campaign amid tax concerns
France has launched a significant advertising campaign in the UK to attract businesses disillusioned by recent tax changes introduced in the UK’s Budget. The “Choose France” initiative has appeared in major UK newspapers, including full-page adverts in The Times and the