T-bill rates up ahead of inflation data, BSP meet

MANILA, Philippines – Yields on short-dated government debts went up during Monday’s sale of Treasury bills (T-bills) as investors await the inflation data and the central bank’s next policy decision this week. Auction results showed the Bureau of the Treasury was able to raise its target amount of P22 billion via T-bills. READ: Sept. inflation

Banking luminary Xavier ‘XP’ Loinaz; 82

When American investment bank Lehman Brothers collapsed during the 2008 global financial crisis, seven Philippine banks—with combined exposure amounting to $386 million—had to bite the bullet. Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) wasn’t one of them. That BPI was the only major bank that emerged unscathed from the mortgage subprime crisis was largely due

Maynilad secures UK support for IPO

MANILA, Philippines – Maynilad Water Services Inc. has secured the support of the United Kingdom for its upcoming stock market debut, signaling strong demand for what would be the country’s largest—and last—initial public offering (IPO) this year. In its preliminary prospectus dated Oct. 3, Maynilad said it now had a cornerstone investment agreement with the

UK Lifts Crypto Ban, Opening Regulated Market Access for Retail Investors

On October 2, the UK Financial Conduct Authority removed its retail investor ban on crypto exchange-traded products. The last time since 2021, UK consumers can access regulated Bitcoin and Ethereum-connected products. But the delays in the regulatory approvals imply that investors will have to wait longer to start trading. On September 25, the day before […]

Peloton Launches ‘Pro Series’ Commercial Fitness Line, Including First Commercial Treadmill

Peloton Interactive Inc. (NASDAQ:PTON) is one of the best stocks to buy under $20. On October 1, Peloton announced the launch of the Peloton Pro Series, which is a new suite of commercial-ready equipment designed for vertical market fitness center environments such as hotels and resorts, multi-family residential buildings, corporate wellness centers, and country clubs. […]