The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on business investment. However, while the volume of investments has plunged worldwide, there are hints that South-east Asia could see new mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in specific sectors.
The Philippines is experiencing a boom in digital banking as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, with several digital-only banks announcing plans to enter the market and legacy banks rapidly upgrading their online offerings.
How would you assess the potential of digital banking to boost financial inclusion in developing economies?
A new law supporting the development of Islamic finance has been introduced in the Philippines, in a move expected to boost financial inclusion and investment opportunities.
Within the global financial market, the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has recognised the importance of evolving and adapting to the changing needs of investors. At the same time, it is also important that the PSE understands when operational and structural improvements are needed. To this end, the exchange has introduced a series of...
How do you assess the market’s appetite for initial public offerings (IPOs) on the PSE?
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