Philippines

ESG / Sustainability

Global Investors Press Philippines on Sustainable Bond Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/04/2026

Concerns over a corruption scandal prompt international asset managers to demand stricter reporting on the use of proceeds from sustainability-linked debt.

AML / KYC

Philippines Appoints New AMLC Chief Amid Major Corruption Probe

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/04/2026

Ronel Buenaventura inherits a significant flood control corruption investigation and the challenge of keeping the country off the FATF greylist.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines Finalises New Regulatory Framework for Umbrella Funds

By Mark Johnston | 14/04/2026

The new framework allows a single investment company to offer multiple, segregated sub-funds, aiming to boost market growth and efficiency.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines SEC to Introduce Paperless Filing for Corporate Amendments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2026

The SEC has proposed new guidelines to allow corporations to file select amendments online, aiming to improve efficiency and sustainability.

Philippines SEC Proposes Stricter Audit Rules for Government Contractors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2026

The proposal mandates top-tier accredited auditors for firms with high-value public contracts and raises qualification standards for all accredited auditors.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines Proposes Lower Risk Weight for Sustainable Housing Loans

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/04/2026

The BSP has issued a draft circular to reduce the credit risk weight for green home loans from 50 percent to 20 percent to spur market development.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines Proposes Calamity Relief Framework for Non-Bank Lenders

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/04/2026

The BSP has drafted rules allowing non-bank financial institutions to grant loan moratoriums and other relief measures in disaster-stricken areas.

Capital / Liquidity

BSP Proposes Flexible Terms for Salary-Based Loans

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/04/2026

The central bank has issued a draft circular to replace prescriptive tenor limits with a principles-based approach tied to borrower creditworthiness.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines Expands Granular Credit Reporting to More NBFIs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/04/2026

The BSP aims to enhance systemic risk surveillance by requiring more granular data from a wider range of financial institutions, with implementation set for late 2026.