Philippines

Market Infrastructure

Philippines Finalises Stricter Rules for Payment System Disruptions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2026

New rules impose a strict, time-bound framework for participants of the Peso RTGS, introducing a one-hour reporting deadline and a two-hour trigger for contingency plans.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines SEC Faces Legal Challenge Over Director Term Limits

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

The SEC is defending its new nine-year tenure limit for independent directors after a court challenge from broadcaster GMA Network.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippine Regulators Unite to Crack Down on Online Lender Abuses

By Editors | 27/03/2026

Joint advisory warns online lending platforms of licence revocation and other penalties for illegal data processing and abusive debt collection.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippine Consumer Credit Surge Requires Vigilant Oversight: AMRO

By Editors | 26/03/2026

New analysis highlights the need for prudent risk management and strong regulatory oversight as unsecured lending grows rapidly.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines SEC Ready for Court Battle Over PSE Director Term Limits

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/03/2026

The SEC is defending its plan to cap broker tenure on the PSE board, a move backed by business groups but opposed by long-serving directors.

AML / KYC

Philippines Proposes AML Revision Bill Targeting Digital Assets, Online Gaming

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2026

New bill seeks to significantly strengthen the Philippines' AML framework, expanding its scope to VASPs and online gambling, and granting powerful new tools to the FIU.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippine Regulators Signs Inter-Agency Pact on Insurance Cyber Defence

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2026

The Insurance Commission has signed an agreement with five other government agencies to procure and manage a shared cyber-defence solution for the insurance industry.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines Proposes New Capital and Conduct Rules for Online Lenders

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2026

The SEC has released draft rules introducing tiered capital requirements, revised licensing fees, and stronger consumer protections for financing and lending companies.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP Expands Open Finance Pilot for Retirement Accounts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

The move allows customers of four major financial institutions to open PERA accounts digitally by sharing data with a designated administrator.