Asia Financial Services

Displaying 1045 - 1050 of 1126

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the country’s central bank, announced in 2011 it had approved revised guidelines on financial reporting and was modifying restrictions on the number of branches that can serve certain areas. BSP officials also indicated in late 2011 the regulator planned to accelerate the implementation of Basel III standards...

While there may be more than 700 banks in the Philippines, the six largest account for more than 60% of total assets. Despite the fact that many lenders around the world have taken a hit due to the global economic slowdown, most of the banks in the Philippines are doing quite well, posting good numbers in 2011. Moreover, the country’s banks are...

Healthy domestic demand is expected to drive growth in Malaysia’s banking sector this year as public projects help to stimulate lending. While international factors mean banks may take a more cautious outlook, the system as a whole is well capitalised and soundly managed, standing it in good stead for the future.

Although economic headwinds have thrown international markets off course, the Philippine economy has managed to stay on a relatively even keel. Local authorities note that while GDP growth slowed in 2011 relative to 2010 due to weak external demand and government underspending, household 

Chapter | Insurance from The Report: The Philippines 2012

The Philippines insurance industry is poised for strong growth from a low base, being ranked as the third-smallest insurance market in the East Asian region. Penetration levels of just 14% indicate that there is considerable room for expansion. Sectoral figures are lobbying, with some success, to rewrite existing regulations, which they feel impose burdensome tax costs on the industry. Other...

Chapter | Capital Markets from The Report: The Philippines 2012

The Philippines Stock Exchange (PSE) was the best-performing index in Asia in 2011, although it could not match the incredible 37.6% growth it displayed in 2010. Still, the bourse managed to close out the year 4.1% higher, thanks largely to the strong performance of the mining and oil counter. Now managers of the PSE, which is the smallest of South-east Asia’s major stock markets, want to...

Covid-19 Economic Impact Assessments

Stay updated on how some of the world’s most promising markets are being affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, and what actions governments and private businesses are taking to mitigate challenges and ensure their long-term growth story continues.

Register now and also receive a complimentary 2-month licence to the OBG Research Terminal.

Register Here×

Product successfully added to shopping cart