Philippines

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.

Capital / Liquidity

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.

Market Infrastructure

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.

Capital / Liquidity

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.

Fintech / Regtech

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.

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.