Philippines

Structural Regulation

FinTech Alliance.PH Backs Proposal on BSP Oversight for Online Lenders

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/05/2026

The proposal is aimed at streamlining compliance, reducing regulatory arbitrage, and creating clearer policies for the fast-growing digital lending sector.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Amends ‘Qualified Buyer’ Rules to Include Exempt Securities

By Editors | 16/05/2026

The updated rules allow exempt securities in portfolio calculations, aiming to streamline regulations and encourage investment diversification.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Special Economic Zones Are Fuelling Regional Cybercrime Industry: Report

By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2026

New policy report urges a strategic shift to targeting the financial enablers of industrial-scale scam operations in Southeast Asia.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines BSP Mandates Tighter Controls on Digital Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/05/2026

The central bank has clarified that banks retain primary AML liability even when using third-party payment aggregators for merchant services.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Launches Consolidated Digital Reference for Securities Rules

By Editors | 12/05/2026

The new digital resource consolidates two decades of regulatory updates into a single, user-friendly reference to enhance clarity and compliance.

Structural Regulation

Key Asian FX Benchmarks Exempted from EU Regulation

By Manesh Samtani | 07/05/2026

The decision provides certainty for EU firms using benchmarks for the Indian rupee, Korean won, Philippine peso and Taiwan dollar to hedge currency risks.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Consults on New Structured Warrants Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2026

The proposal outlines rules for the issuance, registration and trading of structured warrants, covering issuer eligibility, risk management, and investor protection.

Sustainable Finance

Philippines Think Tank Urges Reforms to Close Significant Climate Financing Gap

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2026

State-run policy institute highlights a USD 9-12 billion annual financing gap and calls for institutional reforms, including legislative clarification of BSP's mandate.

Operational Risk

Philippines SEC Sets New Direction for Digital Lending Oversight

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2026

The regulator is advancing a preventive framework through proposed new guidelines to address rising consumer complaints and structural risks in the digital credit market.