Philippines

    Philippine Bonds to Join Key JPMorgan Index After Market Reforms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/04/2026

    The inclusion in the GBI-EM series from January 2027 follows significant regulatory and market reforms and is expected to lower borrowing costs.

    Philippines Establishes New Inter-Agency Rules to Enforce POGO Ban

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/04/2026

    New inter-agency procedures aim to strengthen enforcement against illegal offshore gaming operators, focusing on asset seizure and financial intelligence.

    Cryptocurrency

    Philippines SEC Flags Seven Unlicensed Crypto Platforms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

    The SEC has warned the public against seven unlicensed online trading platforms, threatening promoters with fines and lengthy prison sentences.

    Credit Risk

    Philippines SEC Urges Lenders to Adopt Borrower Relief Measures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

    The SEC has issued guidance encouraging lenders to provide relief for borrowers impacted by the national energy emergency.

    Structural Regulation

    PSE Proposes to Ease Preferred Share Listing Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

    The PSE has launched a consultation on proposed rule changes designed to lower the barrier for companies, including SMEs, seeking to list via preferred shares.

    Market Risk

    Philippine Central Bank Urges FX Hedging Amid Geopolitical Shocks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

    A BSP board member has called on banks to encourage corporate hedging as the war in Iran impacts the economy.

    Credit Risk

    BSP Relief to Cushion Bad Loans at Cost of Bank Profits: S&P

    By Editors | 21/04/2026

    S&P says the relief measures introduced for borrowers will contain bad loans but undermine bank profitability.

    Payments & Settlements

    BSP Details Sweeping Reforms for Peso RTGS Payment System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/04/2026

    The BSP is overhauling its RTGS system, introducing stricter rules for participants, extending operating hours, and bolstering cross–border links.

    Credit Risk

    Philippines Central Bank Offers Regulatory Relief Amid Energy Crisis

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2026

    The BSP is allowing banks to grant loan grace periods and temporarily suspend some fees in response to rising energy prices.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Philippines SEC Seeks to Transfer Oversight of Lending Firms to BSP

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2026

    The SEC wants to cede control of financing and lending companies to the BSP, citing widespread scams and resource constraints.

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