BPI's Go Faces Growth Costs and Bad Debt Risks as She Prepares to Take Helm
Maria Cristina Go, set to lead the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), faces challenges stemming from rapid expansion costs and potential bad debt. Her tenure will be tested on maintaining profitability amidst ambitious growth initiatives.
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