Economy
Are higher bond yields good for banks? Think again
Oct 27, 2026

Are higher bond yields good for banks? Think again

Higher rates can also lead to slower economic activity, dampening capital market activity and demand for loans...

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Singapore shines, but global diversification still matters
Oct 27, 2026

Singapore shines, but global diversification still matters

Balancing exposure across regions and sectors will help investors capture opportunities wherever they emerge...

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Wealth transfer: Handover starts long before the inheritance
Oct 27, 2026

Wealth transfer: Handover starts long before the inheritance

Firms that adapt their proposition, technology and service model will be best placed to keep the client relationship...

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Approved investment pledges hit P900B in Jan.-Sept. 2026 --BOI
Oct 27, 2026

Approved investment pledges hit P900B in Jan.-Sept. 2026 --BOI

The Board of Investments (BOI) on Tuesday said investment pledges it approved in the January to September 2026 period have already hit P900.06 billion, nearing its full-year target of P1 trillion....

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MPTC expects expressway traffic to rise 12% on peak Undas days
Oct 27, 2026

MPTC expects expressway traffic to rise 12% on peak Undas days

Traffic on expressways operated by Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) is expected to increase by about 12% on peak travel days ahead of Undas, with the company preparing additional personnel and traf...

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Agri truckers have until Oct. 31 to enroll for 5% toll discount --SMC
Oct 27, 2026

Agri truckers have until Oct. 31 to enroll for 5% toll discount --SMC

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) Tollways has reminded truck operators transporting agricultural products that they have until October 31, 2026 to enroll for a 5% toll discount across its expressways which can ...

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HSBC’s quarterly profit jumps but shares slide after flat revenue for wealth business
Oct 27, 2026

HSBC’s quarterly profit jumps but shares slide after flat revenue for wealth business

It announced an interim dividend of US$0.1 per share...

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Privacy body asks BIR to explain online registration seal requirement
Oct 27, 2026

Privacy body asks BIR to explain online registration seal requirement

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has asked the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to explain its requirement for online sellers, vloggers and other digital earners to display a BIR registration sea...

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San Miguel Infrastructure sees 10% traffic increase along expressways during Undas
Oct 27, 2026

San Miguel Infrastructure sees 10% traffic increase along expressways during Undas

San Miguel Infrastructure sees 10% traffic increase along expressways during Undas...

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MPTC gets TRB OK for new toll rates at CAVITEX R1 Extension
Oct 27, 2026

MPTC gets TRB OK for new toll rates at CAVITEX R1 Extension

Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. on Tuesday announced it has secured the approval of the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) for the collection of the second-tranche toll rates at CAVITEX R1 Expres...

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