Category: finance
SEC warns public vs firm posing as agri goods trader
MANILA, Philippines – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against investing in a newly established business allegedly posing as a farm goods service provider while soliciting investments from the public without the proper registration. It also warned against individuals introducing themselves as representatives of stock brokers. In an advisory posted last
Gold prices soar to all-time high amid US-China trade tensions
Gold prices have skyrocketed to an all-time high, fueled by renewed trade tensions between the United States and China.
Bad bank loans climbed to nine-month high in August
Bad loans in the Philippine banking system climbed to a nine-month high in August, as lenders—squeezed by narrower margins from falling interest rates—may have turned to riskier retail borrowers in search of higher returns. Latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas showed that nonperforming loans (NPL), or debts overdue by at least 90 days
IRDAI directs insurers to set up fraud risk management framework
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has directed insurance companies, reinsurers, and distribution channels to create a framework for managing risks related to fraud.
BSP cuts key interest rate anew, down to 4.75%
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas yet again reduced its key policy rate by 0.25 percentage point. It is now at 4.75 percent. The BSP’s decision was contrary to expectations, even as inflation in the Philippines remained below the BSP’s target range of 2 percent to 4 percent. READ: Bangko Sentral seen to
Weekly Economic Calendar for 13.10.2025–19.10.2025
Elevated volatility continues to stir up the markets, affecting not only the US dollar and major stock indices but also other major currencies across the board. The highlight of last week was the release of the Fed’s September meeting minutes on Wednesday. Investors continue to expect two more rate cuts this year, which is keeping the US dollar from staging a significant upward correction. The key event of the next week will be the publication of the US CPI and PPI on Wednesday and Thursday. Moreover, in the upcoming week of October 1319, 2025, market participants will pay attention to the. Read full authors opinion and review in blog of #LiteFinance.