Category: finance
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.
Treasury hits P35-B bond sale target amid strong demand, lower yields
MANILA, Philippines – The government was able to raise its target amount of long-dated local debt on Tuesday’s dual Treasury bond sale, as yields fell below benchmarks. The Bureau of the Treasury borrowed P15 billion via reissued T-bonds, which have a remaining life of two years and six months. Demand for the debt paper reached
LG Electronics India’s ₹11,600cr IPO now open: Should you bid?
LG Electronics India Ltd’s initial public offering (IPO) has opened for subscription today. The three-day bidding window will close on October 9.
Gurugram man receives WhatsApp wedding invitation; loses ₹97,000 on clicking
Gurugram man receives WhatsApp wedding invitation; loses ₹97,000 on clicking