Philippines

AML / KYC

Philippines Probes Crypto Laundering in Flood Control Corruption Case

By Manesh Samtani | 02/12/2025

Officials say illicit funds are being moved offshore via stablecoins, as an inter-agency task force works to recover assets from the corruption scandal.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippines Report Urges Regulatory Action To Unlock US$60b Tokenisation Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

A new white paper outlines a roadmap for asset tokenisation, calling for tiered frameworks and wallet-native safeguards to drive inclusion.

AML / KYC

Philippine Lawmaker Files Bill to Grant AMLC Wider Powers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

A new Senate bill aims to expand the financial intelligence unit's powers and scope to combat complex financial crime and avoid potential FATF greylisting.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP Partners TransUnion to Improve Financial Literacy, Education

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/11/2025

The free e-learning course aims to boost financial literacy and inclusion, addressing high consumer demand for credit knowledge.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines, Cambodia Sign Pact on Capital Market Development

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/11/2025

The agreement focuses on mutual assistance and cooperation in areas including regulatory supervision, fintech, and sustainable finance.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Ronin and Coins.ph to Seek Approval for Stablecoin Payments in Philippines

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2025

The partnership between Coins.ph and Ronin aims to make the PHPC stablecoin spendable at 600,000 merchants via the national QR network, pending BSP authorisation.

AML / KYC

Philippines Scam Losses Hit $4.5bn, Spotlight on New AFASA Act

By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2025

New report reveals financial losses from scams and highlights the critical role of a pending anti-fraud law for financial institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

SEC Philippines Proposes Expanding REIT Asset Scope, Relaxing Float Rules

By Mark Johnston | 23/11/2025

The SEC is seeking feedback on a draft circular that will extend reinvestment periods and allow infrastructure assets and SPVs in REIT portfolios.

AML / KYC

Philippine to Map Corporate Links to Curb Systemic Risk

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2025

The country's financial stability council will create a map of corporate connections to identify contagion risks and stress points.