EastWest and JCB: Celebration of a Partnership

EastWest (EW), and JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCB), executives celebrate the partnership of the new EastWest JCB Credit Card. From (L-R): EW VP and Digital and Consumer Business Systems Head Efren O. Dela Cruz; EW FVP and Credit Cards Business Head Aylwin P. Tamayo; EW President Jacqueline S. Fernandez; EW Vice Chairman and CEO Antonio C. Moncupa, Jr; JCB President and COO Yoshiki Kaneko; JCB Philippines Country Manager Yusuke Matsui; and JCB EVP and Asean Business Development Head Hiroyuki Katano

East West Banking Corporation and JCB International Co., Ltd. have recently sealed a partnership for the launch of the new EastWest JCB Credit Card. 

UnionBank earns PCI-DSS certification for 5th straight year

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) once again has been recently certified to the Payment Card Industry-Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). This marks the fifth consecutive year that the Bank was able to earn the said certification. UnionBank also remains to be the only local commercial bank that is PCI-DSS compliant, giving it an advantage over other debit and credit card providers in terms of security.

Card fraud remains as one of the biggest threats affecting the global card industry. According to the latest figures from the annual Nielsen Report, card fraud is seen to cost the industry more than $400 billion in losses globally over the next decade. This has also become a major concern for Filipinos especially with the growth of digital payments during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In August, the Credit Card Association of the Philippines (CCAP) reported that credit card fraud done through digital payment channels rose by 21 percent since the start of the health crisis.

Home Credit named in Circle of Excellence at 2022 Asia CEO Awards

Home Credit’s MarComm, Human Resources, and Operations Teams during the awarding ceremony of 2022 Asia CEO Awards 

Leading consumer finance company Home Credit Philippines (HCPH) was recognized at the 2022 Asia CEO Awards held last October 11 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, with two nominations being included in Circle of Excellence. 

With initiatives focused on creating equal opportunities for its 13,000+ diverse and strong employees and innovating its operations for its Filipino customers, Home Credit was among the few companies that were recognized for the Diversity Company of the Year and Service Excellence Company of the Year categories. 

Security Bank named as top Philippine employer

Security Bank Corporation emerged as the top local bank for employment at the recently released 2023 Philippines’ Best Employers survey led by Statista, the world’s leading data and business intelligence portal. 

The ranking comes from a comprehensive research project that evaluated the responses of thousands of employees in the Philippines from various industries ranging from manufacturing, FMCG, e-commerce, to banking and finance. Companies who employed more than 250 people were eligible for the rankings and from this initiative, the Bank emerged at as the top local bank on the list. 

“Security Bank has made great strides in improving the work culture of its employees and this recognition affirms that we are on the right path. The Bank continues to innovate its people programs to attract, engage, upskill, and retain the best talent, as well as foster a strong and distinctive culture among its employees,” says Nerissa Berba, SVP and Head of Human Capital Management at Security Bank. 

Meron yan! Check out these top-rated items from Home Credit that are fit for every shopper

Home Credit celebrates its 9th anniversary with 9 top-rated items customers can enjoy

Ano ang hanap mo? This is the line that commonly greets us as we shop in stores, malls, and marketplaces. Though most of the time we already have something in mind, sellers can offer tons of choices based on our needs and wants.

Options, options, options—we tend to look at stores that offer various selections. As shoppers, we love to compare and do a little mix and match of the items we are eyeing, ensuring that they align with our personal taste and wallets.

Allianz Global Wealth Report 2022 sees positive outcomes in financial asset growth and insurance coverage for PH

Leading global insurance brand Allianz has recently released its Allianz Global Wealth Report 2022, which compounds facts and figures based on the asset and debt situation of households in almost 60 countries, including the Philippines.

According to the report, 2019 to 2021 saw an exponential boom in the growth of global financial assets, with bullish stock markets powered by monetary policy and an increase in private wealth among households. Asia (excluding Japan), Eastern Europe and North America stood out as major contributors to asset growth, and savings were powered primarily by bank deposits, insurance and pensions.

Pru Life UK wins two Stevie® Awards for its #WeDoESG initiatives

The life insurer was recognized for its financial literacy program and thought leadership efforts on climate change

(From left) Pru Life UK Chief Legal & Government Relations Officer Atty. Em Vallente, Prudence Foundation Regional Programme Manager Pia Warburton, Prudence Foundation Executive Director Marc Fancy, and   Pru Life UK VP for Community Investment and Advocacy Gizelle Camua receiving Pru Life UK’s Silver Stevie awards.