Give Yourself Financial Wellness Gift With Singlife Philippines!

This holiday season, we are most likely to receive more than the usual in terms of gifts and finances, which many of us would spend it already but what if we could use this as an investment for the future?

This festive season, Singlife Philippines is thrilled to offer Filipinos the ultimate Christmas gift: The Gift of Financial Wellness.

"In the Philippines, Christmas is a celebration that touches our hearts deeply. Gift- giving here transcends mere tradition—it's a heartfelt expression of gratitude towards our families, friends, employees, and clients. This year, Singlife is revolutionizing this tradition with a gift like no other: the promise of financial wellness. It's more than just a present; it's a commitment to nurturing and protecting your financial future—a gift that continues to give, long into the future," said Sherie Ng, Co-founder & Executive Director, Singlife Philippines.

Maya: Your One-Stop App for Financial Growth Start investing with just P50 with Maya Funds

Want to invest but don't know where to start? Maya, the #1 Digital Banking App in the Philippines, makes it simple. With just P50, you can begin investing in local and global companies like Apple, Microsoft, PLDT, and SM through Maya Funds, its newest feature.  

Maya is your ultimate platform whether you're a newbie or an experienced investor. The beauty of Maya is its all-in-one digital banking experience. You can manage all your financial needs, from investing and saving to spending and borrowing, right within our easy-to-navigate app.  

And here's the clincher: No extra fees. Our partners’ management fees are seamlessly integrated into the fund's Net Asset Value Per Unit (NAVPU), ensuring transparent growth for your investments. Plus, we don't burden you with transaction fees, allowing your money to work tirelessly for you. 

Reaching your financial goals fuss-free is now possible with Singlife’s new and innovative products

Investment with insurance coverage is now within reach for every Juan and Maria in just a few taps in GCash

Singlife Philippines launched two more innovative products on GCash: Cash for Goals and Ready, Set, Grow. Both products are designed to make investing as simple, convenient, and flexible as possible—so anyone can start using it to achieve their financial goals. And because Singlife is digital only, therefore giving the customer direct control, all of the money is invested ensuring maximizing the return on investment.  

GCash Makes New Investors Everyday with GInvest

While many Filipinos understand the value of saving one’s money for a rainy day, the word ‘investment’ has always been shrouded with a cloud of confusion and mystery.

A lot of people are usually discouraged by the complexities of investment because of the risks of losing money. To make investing more accessible and affordable to Filipinos, GCash, the mobile wallet app, streamlines the whole investment process with the launch of its latest product, GInvest.

Golden Haven Memorial Lots Are Now the Most Lucrative, Hassle-Free Investments for OFWs

Golden Haven memorial lots currently range from Php 53,800 
for a single lawn lot to Php 10M for mausoleums.

In the wake of a turbulent year that upended jobs and threw people’s income opportunities in disarray, more Filipinos are now taking a hard look at investment options that could provide a safety net for the uncertain times. And one sector that is especially seen as potential investors is that of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). 

Hardworking OFWs all over the world are aptly regarded as “mga bagong bayani” for helping keep the Philippine economy afloat through the remittances they send home. Their immense contribution to our national coffers can’t be understated. The Philippine Statistics Association discloses that in 2020 alone, these Filipinos sent an average of $2.8 billion despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, recent surveys reveal that OFWs are utilizing their remittances for investments as preparation for their retirement.

Welcoming a Fresh Start for Your Finances

Let the New Year mark new beginnings when it comes to your money

New Year, New You.

For many of us, the start of the year is a much welcomed trigger to change or improve upon any habits we have. This rings especially true when it comes to our money habits, so it’s quite common to hear ourselves saying, “I’ll be more responsible with my money this year.”

RCBC reveals “We believe in you” philosophy

Rizal Commercial Bank Corporation (RCBC), one of the leading universal banks in the Philippines, today unveils its new corporate logo and tagline “We believe in you,” which signals the start of a new era of providing excellent and trusted banking services for Filipinos.

“This milestone signals the arrival of a more committed, refreshed and re-energized RCBC, that is ready to meet the demands of the ever-changing Philippine banking industry,” said RCBC President and CEO Gil A. Buenaventura.

“We believe in you” is not just a tagline for RCBC, but a battle cry to show our unwavering support and trust to the indomitable Filipino spirit. At the same time, this new corporate thrust is meant to encourage Filipinos not only to dream, but to pursue their passions and dreams, and turn them into reality – whether it’s traveling to your dream destination, venturing into a new business, or purchasing a new home or car,” Buenaventura stressed.

First International Business Summit on Mindanao Slated on June 28

June 28, 2014 marks a significant milestone in the history of Mindanao as business leaders all over the world converge at the Manila Hotel for the First International Business Summit on Mindanao!

In line with the vision "RESTORE THE LOST GLORY OF MINDANAO", the summit aims to showcase Mindanao to the world business community and to encourage global investors as well as businessmen to personally interact with local community leaders and entrepreneurs.

Keep Informed With The BPI Asset Management Research iPad app

The BPI Asset Management Research app provides 24/7 access to informed insights and thoughtful analyses on the macro-economy, and financial markets. It is the first dedicated financial research iPad application in the Philippines, giving you access to relevant and timely updates on both the local, and global financial markets.

You can also view the BPI Funds’ daily prices, and even save your favorite investment funds for easy monitoring.

The BPI Asset Management Research app is available for FREE in the iPad App Store.

Nippon Paint announces major expansion in the Philippines

Global paint leader eyes architectural paints segment with target of PHP1.5billion sales turnover in 3 years

A global leader in coating solutions announces a major expansion move in the Philippines, the entrance of a new company to focus on the introduction of its architectural or decorative coating solutions. Nippon Paint (Coatings) Philippines will bring to the local market an innovative and diverse suite of Total Coating Solutions™ - coating solutions for roofs to floors, and everything in between. Further complemented with its Trend Beyond Colours™ special effect paint where walls now come alive with texture. 

“At Nippon Paint, we take great pride in being a Total Coating Solutions provider – not just coatings for different surfaces but multi-segment offerings too; from architectural, to protective coatings, industrial, automotive and even marine coatings” said Nippon Paint Southeast Asia (NIPSEA) Group Chief Executive Officer, Wee Siew Kim. “As Asia’s No. 1 coatings manufacturer, we are excited that Filipinos will soon enjoy innovative coating solutions of unparalleled quality, together with a colour palette that runs into the thousands” he added.

YOP: Vista Shaw - Home amid the Hubbub

It’s not always that history and modernity intersect in one real estate project but for Vista Shaw (formerly referred to as 515 Shaw as a nod to its address), they do. This 38-floor, two-tower project, located in the corner of Laurel Street and Shaw Boulevard in Mandaluyong City, features contemporary design and select modern-day amenities, with former President Jose P. Laurel’s historical mansion being a separate, but integral, part of the development.

“Originally, we thought of adapting the Laurel Mansion into a grand lobby but we decided to leave it untouched in order to preserve its integrity as a historical place and allow our residents to see it in its former glory,” says Elizabeth Kalaw, Division Head of Vista Residences. “Each of the two towers will now have its own well-appointed lobby that will usher the residents and their guests to an atmosphere of subtlety and refinement.”

Accredited Fiduciary Training Program offered at the 12th Pacific Region Investment Conference

The Asia Pacific Association of Fiduciary Studies (APAFS) in conjunction with fi360 is bringing one of the most sought after designations in the globe during the upcoming 12th Pacific Region Investment Conference (PRIC), slated on November 15 & 16 at the New World Hotel, Manila. Registration for the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) Training is ongoing and has been extended until September 15, 2012.

Facilitated by fi360, the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) Training Program is a 2-day in-class course that covers all of the components of a comprehensive investment process and related standards of care.  The program also offers the AIF® Designation to takers who will successfully pass a proctored exam. The courses will take place two days before the PRIC, on November 13 and 14, 2012 at the New World Hotel, Manila.

Avida Brings The Perks of Urban Living Amidst an Eco-friendly Environment in NUVALI

Many families dream of living in harmony with the natural environment without giving up the conveniences they enjoy in the city. Now, this lifestyle is made possible thanks to Avida Land Corp.’s residential projects in NUVALI—Ayala Land Inc.’s 1,840-hectare eco-city development in Sta. Rosa and Canlubang, Calamba, Laguna that is envisioned to become the Philippines’ newest and most sought-after regional growth center.

Nestled within this vast land are, Ridgeview Estates NUVALI, Avida Settings NUVALI, Avida Village Cerise NUVALI and Avida Parkway Settings NUVALI. These residential developments combine and harmonize the benefits of community living and urban convenience with the freshness and beauty of nature. 

NUVALI is conveniently close to schools, hospitals, commercial establishments, offices—everything that residents would need.  There is also a transport terminal where residents can now commute more conveniently from NUVALI to Makati and vice versa, while shuttle services within NUVALI are available for Avida residents.

“Avida believes that living with nature is good for one’s mind, body, and soul. After battling with the noise and pollution in the city during the day, it is nice to relax and enjoy comforts of home” says Dez Cruz, Avida’s Head of Project Strategic Management Group. 

AXA Philippines and the Filipinos’ evolving life insurance needs

AXA Philippines gives its customers
peace of mind in knowing they’re protecting
 their family's financial future. 

LIFE inevitably brings unexpected events and challenges our way. Whether it’s an accident, an illness, the loss of a loved one, an economic recession or retirement, being prepared for life’s twists and turns is essential. Change cannot be avoided. This is why AXA Philippines has a wide range of products and services that help customers respond to their ever-changing needs.

AXA Philippines is a synergy between one of the country’s biggest and strongest financial institutions, Metrobank, and AXA, the world’s number one global insurance brand (based on the 2011 Interbrand Report). As one of the largest and fastest growing life insurance companies in the country today, AXA Philippines has taken proactive steps by redefining its insurance offerings. 

AXA Philippines offers educational plans so
parents never  have to worry about their kids’
education and future. Many people turn to
 AXA Philippines in meeting their
changing life insurance needs.

“We study the trends in the evolving insurance needs of Filipinos and we are proactive in servicing them. We are focused on  specific customer segments, assessing their needs and goals, and giving them flexibility and control over their insurance plans. By doing this, we help them find the best solutions that fit their life stage and personal preferences. We are always here to give them what they need,” says AXA Philippines President & CEO Rien Hermans.

EastWest Bank Lookson a Great Yearand Looks Forward For A Greater One

Seventeen years since it first opened its doors to the public, EastWest Bank is now one of the country’s fastest growing and most profitable banking institutions.

The year 2011 was marked with performance milestones that have set the stage for a bigger and bolder 2012 for one of the country’s top performing banks.

From 2006 to 2011, EastWest Bank has displayed exceptional growth. In 2006, the bank registered total assets of P30 billion. As of last year, the bank has over P90 billion total registered assets which is a compounded annual growth rate of around 29 percent since 2006.

Last year, the bank made great strides in its core businesses which exhibited healthy growth. Unaudited figures as of December 2011 show that bank deposits grew by 16.9% year-on-year while corporate loans moved up 11.2% on the same period. The bank also saw a 24.9% year-on-year increase in consumer loans as of the last quarter of 2011. 

EastWest Bank new logo heralds corporate rebranding

EastWest Bank recently launched its new corporate signature signaling new levels in its corporate strategy and the transformation of its value proposition to one that will ring closer to its customers’ needs, encapsulated in the brand promise, “We make good things happen.”

The new brandmark is one of the results of months of in-depth brand assessment and audit by FutureBrand, the Singapore-based international branding expert commissioned by EastWest Bank. Its signature color is a light, fresh green symbolizing renewal and fresh growth, with purple and magenta rounding off the arrows. The colors are considered unique and a visual standout in a field of reds, blues and yellows typically favored by other financial institutions.

EastWest Bank president and CEO Antonio C. Moncupa, Jr. said “the new logo was created from two arrows representing the directions of the bank’s name, coming together to symbolize the relationship between bank and customer, in the heart of which good things happen. It also communicates our intent to become a world-class service provider, and our focus on customer benefits and aspirations consistent with our new brand tagline, ‘Your Dream. Our Focus.’”

EastWest Bank chairman of the board Jonathan T. Gotianun said “the rebranding exercise is part of our holistic effort to bring EastWest Bank to a higher level of performance, competitiveness and strength. It is not just about changing our logo or adopting new corporate colors. Our brand represents the value the bank delivers to our customers and our brand promise to them. We hope this rebranding effort will help focus our energies and align all our efforts consistently and more effectively towards delivering our brand promise to our customers.”

BPI takes Wealth Management into New Heights with Investment 3.0

As BPI celebrates its 160th year in the banking industry, they made another innovation to bring finance management into a new light and technology. On April 26, they introduced Investment 3.0. With the convenience of the internet and the security of its servers, this makes investors aim for great future stability with the help of Investment Councilors always available. 

Themed Investment 3.0, BPI Asset Management exhibits its latest innovation in the banking industry - BPI Investments Online, a new online facility through which the bank’s clients can maximize the use of internet to manage their assets, transact, and access their investment portfolio, without the restraint of time or place. 

Through BPI Investments Online, BPI enables customers to apply, inquire and transact investment funds via the internet platform. The project is part of the Bank’s commitment, through the Asset Management and Trust Group (BPI Asset Management), to educate and empower Filipinos on how they could build wealth through investments, thereby converting savers into savvy investors.


Clients can now enjoy the convenience of initiating investment transactions through the internet quickly, inexpensively, and virtually anytime, anywhere. With the launch of this online facility, investors can easily make transactions that would otherwise entail clients to visit their branch. Clients can now access portfolio information, explore further investment opportunities, subscribe to additional funds, redeem investments, and make regular contributions via the Regular Subscription Plan (RSP) at their utmost convenience.

AURELIO R. MONTINOLA III

President and CEO

Bank of the Philippine Islands

Mario T. Miranda

Vice President and Head of Wealth Management

Asset Management and Trust Group

MARIA THERESA MARCIAL JAVIER

Senior Vice President

Group Head and Chief Investment Officer

Asset Management and Trust Group

“With the onset of our 160th year in serving Filipinos, we are staying true to our tradition of leadership and technological innovation,” says SVP Maria Theresa Marcial-Javier, Group head and chief investment officer of BPI Asset Managment. “We continue to remain relevant and even one step ahead as we move toward technology that will make it easy for our clients to make their money work for them."

Ms. Javier adds, “We’ve migrated our investment facility online to take advantage of the pervasive internet technology that will empower our investor clients to transact anywhere at any time at their convenience. This frees up more of their precious time that could be spent on other important business agenda or with their families. Truly, growing and managing investment funds is easy with BPI Asset Management.”

Banking via the internet is getting more popular to investors for the ways it saves in time and costs. I am looking forward to make my investments in the future. It does pay to make organize investments to make us financially smart and secure.

To find out more about BPI’s Investments Online Facility and its services, interested parties may visit www.bpiassetmanagement.com, or visit any BPI branch near you.




photo credits from jeman villanueva.