Category: Press Release

TransUnion Philippines Increases Number of Account Records to 20.7M (Press Info)

The number of Philippine consumers that can more easily access mainstream credit has grown, thanks to a continued increase in the number of businesses contributing information to their credit report.

TransUnion is a comprehensive credit bureau and information solutions provider in the Philippines, which now features more than 20.7 million account records in its database as of April 2019. This is a remarkable 570 percent increase from the baseline data of almost 3.1 million total account records in 2012.

Of the total number of account records, approximately 13.7 million are open trade lines (e.g., open mortgages, credit cards, loans, bank overdrafts as well as other credit agreements) from a total of 8.8 million unique consumers. Continue reading TransUnion Philippines Increases Number of Account Records to 20.7M (Press Info)

Strong Start for BDO Global Feeder Funds

WHILE BDO Unibank sees the global economy heading for more moderate growth this year, it still makes sense to diversify into global investments and seize opportunities in markets outside the Philippines for growth over the long-term.

Through BDO’s Global Feeder Funds, investors can gain access to the US, China, Japan, European and global equity markets. The said Funds started 2019 with very strong returns ranging from 12%-18% in dollar terms as of end February 2019. Continue reading Strong Start for BDO Global Feeder Funds

Five OFW Jobs in Japan You Didn’t Know About

FILIPINOS value their families above all else. They will do whatever it takes to make sure their loved ones are well cared for, even if it means traveling to different countries and taking on challenging jobs to earn a living. Japan has long been a popular choice for OFWs because of the high pay and quality of life. As of 2017, Filipinos are the third largest group of foreign workers in Japan.

With Japan’s aging population, the country is looking to hire even more foreign workers. But aside from hiring caregivers, domestic helpers, and other common jobs you might see online, here are a few unique jobs that might catch your interest. Continue reading Five OFW Jobs in Japan You Didn’t Know About