AT the Philippine Finance Association's (PFA) General Membership Meeting last March 25, private sector financial leaders tackled the domestic economic outlook for 2025, discussing everything from Donald Trump's second term to the upcoming midterm elections, which can have repercussions as far as 2028.
PFA President Carlo Lazatin opened the proceedings by emphasizing the organization's role in building resilience among medium, small and micro enterprises (MSMEs), particularly as elevated lending rates continue to impact credit accessibility. "Evolving regulatory policies continue to shape the way we operate and grow," Lazatin said, noting that investor confidence and capital flows into the Philippines remain vulnerable amid rising global tensions.
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