Credit Risk

Philippines Central Bank Reviews Lifting Maturity Cap for Salary Loans

05/03/2026

The move aims to ease borrower debt burdens and provide repayment flexibility amid slowing national credit growth and calls from public sector employees.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines Doubles EDD Threshold for Cash Withdrawals to PHP 1 Million

04/03/2026

The move aims to ease the burden on legitimate business transactions while allowing FIs to focus AML resources on higher-risk activities.

Structural Regulation

Philippines to Reopen Online Lending Market, Slashes Rate Cap

04/03/2026

The SEC will end a three-year ban on new online lenders from 1 April, aiming to boost competition and enhance credit data infrastructure.

Structural Regulation

SFC Chairman Urges Focus on Listing 'Quality' Over 'Quantity'

04/03/2026

Kelvin Wong says long-term market health depends on quality listings and products, not just turnover and fundraising size.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Chief Details New AML Rules for Legal Profession

04/03/2026

Brendan Thomas outlines mandatory enrolment, CDD, and reporting obligations as AUSTRAC moves to close a 'significant hole' in the country's AML defences.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Confirms Tax Overhaul Plan for Funds and Family Offices

04/03/2026

The plan expands eligible assets to include digital assets and private credit, while introducing new economic substance requirements for funds seeking exemptions.

Trading & Investment

Philippines SEC Sets Out Regulatory Framework for Sukuk Issuance

04/03/2026

The new framework details requirements for Shari'ah governance, issuer registration, disclosure, and continuing obligations to develop the country's Islamic capital market.

Liquidity Risk

APRA Clarifies Liquid Asset Rules for Banks After RBA Policy Change

04/03/2026

APRA has acted to ensure debt securities remain eligible liquid assets for banks following a procedural update by the RBA.

Payments & Settlements

WeChat Pay Becomes First Wallet on New 'Payment Connect' System

04/03/2026

The Tencent-owned wallet has partnered with HSBC to offer real-time, fee-free remittances, connecting Hong Kong's FPS with the mainland's IBPS.