Philippines

Capital Adequacy

APAC's Paths on the CCyB Are Diverging

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 15/06/2026

As global policymakers reconsider the role of the CCyB, regulators across the region are drawing different conclusions about how it should be used.

Cryptocurrency

Philippine Regulators Clarify Rules for Binance Sandbox Entry

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2026

The BSP has stated that global crypto exchange Binance and its local partner lack a VASP licence, despite receiving approval to test services in the SEC's sandbox.

Structural Regulation

Philippines Issues Draft Rules on Lifting Ban on Online Lenders

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2026

The SEC has released revised draft rules to lift a moratorium on online lending platforms, proposing higher capital requirements and stronger consumer protection measures.

PEPs & Sanctions

China Sanctions Philippine Defence Chief Over South China Sea Remarks

By Editors | 12/06/2026

The measures prohibit entities in China from transacting with Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his family, escalating regional maritime tensions.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Philippines Flags Corporate Debt Risks, Outlines New Policy Buffers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2026

Regulators are monitoring a PHP 1.6 trillion corporate debt wall and rising leverage, preparing to activate new capital and oversight measures to safeguard financial stability.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Streamlines Securities Lending Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2026

The move centralises administrative functions with the stock exchange, aiming to reduce costs and timelines to support short selling activity.

Structural Regulation

Philippine Stock Exchange Proposes New Market-Making Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2026

The bourse has released draft rules for public comment, aiming to boost liquidity by expanding market-making beyond ETFs.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Philippines SEC Director Arrested Over Extortion Allegations

By Editors | 05/06/2026

A director at the Philippines SEC has been arrested for allegedly attempting to extort funds from a private firm.

Payments & Settlements

Philippines Approves Merger of Key Payment System Operators

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/06/2026

Philippine regulators have cleared the merger of BancNet and PCHC, creating a single entity to oversee the country's key payment systems and drive digital transformation.