The Philippines’ well-capitalised banks enjoyed strong profit growth in 2011, and excess liquidity is the main worry at this point. Much-hyped PPP projects could be a fillip for the sector, providing an avenue for lending. A number of factors point to consolidation in the sector, include the labour intensiveness of Philippines banking, rising capital requirements, and merger incentives from the...
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There are signs that the Philippines insurance industry may be heading towards a period of solid growth, with both the state and the private sector stepping up efforts to encourage the public to embrace insurance as a way of life. It will be some time, however, before the domestic market will be able to rival that of most of its neighbours.
The Philippines’ central bank is confident the country’s financial system can withstand any strains imposed by an economic slowdown in Western markets, though it is keeping an eye on the domestic banking industry for any signs that it may be catching the chill afflicting the US and Europe.