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'Borrow with dignity': Martha Sazon's call at UN Summit earns Mynt IPO global spotlight
The call of Mynt president and CEO Martha Sazon for Filipinos to be allowed to “borrow with dignity” has placed financial empowerment at the center of the company"s global narrative at a pivotal moment.
Marcos suspends excise tax on LPG, kerosene
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos on Friday ordered the suspension of the collection of excise tax on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene.
Peso climbs to P62.465:$1
The Philippine peso appreciated against the US dollar on Friday, in anticipation of the seasonal increase in remittances during the last three months of the year.
UBS gains on report of it mulling ways to avoid Swiss bank rules
The lender’s discussions involve possibly combining with a foreign bank
IMF downgrades Philippine growth forecasts anew amid economic challenges
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday again downgraded its growth forecasts for the Philippines, citing the weaker-than-expected performance in the second quarter and the slow rebound in public spending amid…
Prime Minister Anutin Congratulates Nene Royal on ‘AGT’ Triumph
A day post-victory on America's Got Talent, Nene Royal receives widespread acclaim, including commendation from Prime Minister Anutin.
ANZ bankers in Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia to exit in revamp
Singapore-based Ian Mathews, who heads project, export and sustainable finance, is set to go on garden leave
PH shares snap 5-day losing streak; PSEi back above 5,800 level
Philippine share prices closed in the green on Friday, snapping a five-day losing streak, as investors hunted for bargains following a week-long decline in stock prices.
Asia-Pacific hotels a ‘most compelling’ investment amid travel growth, flat supply: CBRE
Investor appetite for hotel assets increased in Hong Kong and the wider Asia-Pacific region in the first half of the year as consumers showed growing eagerness to travel and constrained supply supported property…
Finding success as a female portfolio manager: Think logically, independently and communicate
Asia is at top of table in female fund manager representation over last few years: Citywire
