Tag: philippines

The Corporate Treasurer and FinanceAsia's 5th Annual Corporate Treasury & CFO Summit - Philippines at the Raffles and Fairmont Makati in Manila in August.

While other countries in Asia-Pacific struggle with current account deficits and currency depreciation, the Philippines continues its solid run, with GDP growth outpacing that of China.

CFOs and finance directors broadly praised the state of local corporate funding at the 5th Annual Corporate Treasury and CFO Summit in Manila, but hoped for cross-border and asset-backed lending.

China eyes internet finance as new saviour; Japan stresses importance of unilateral OTC standards; DBS-Danamon merger highlights regulatory barriers in Indonesia.

It's been argued the fall back in the influence of risk over FX implies that yields should take on more influence. If true, what does this mean for Asian emerging markets' currencies? CT asks the experts.

As the minimum public offering (MPO) rule goes into effect on December 31, 25 companies may face tax penalties and eventual delisting from the Philippines Stock Exchange (PSE).

BPO receipts reached a total of $9 billion for the 12-month period ending July this year. According to the Business Processing Association of the Philippines, BPO business could account for 9% of the country's GDP by 2016.

Lorraine C. Belo, CFO and CIO of building supplier Wilcon, talks up local IT suppliers and of using forwards to cheapen loan costs.

Over 250 treasurers, CFOs, and bankers attended the fourth CTCFO conference held in Manila on August 23. We capture the highlights.

Treasurers, CFOs, and bankers, speak out on the cutting edge of regulatory developments and best practices in the Philippines. Dan Bland reports on the key highlights of the CTCFO conference held in Manila last week.

FinanceAsia and The Corporate Treasurer hosted the 4th Annual Corporate Treasury & CFO Summit - Philippines at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel in Manila on 23 August.

The country reported a surge in FDI flows in the first quarter of this year. The positive news needs to be taken with a little pinch of salt as FDI into the Philippines is notoriously volatile.