Philippines

Capital Adequacy

Thailand Cuts Risk Charge for Insurers' Equity Investments - Report

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

Thailand’s insurance regulator has lowered equity risk charges to spur investment and is preparing a national fund to manage rising climate-related liabilities.

Payments & Settlements

Philippines Proposes ‘Near 24/7’ Operations for Peso Payment System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

The move aims to cut settlement risk, boost cross-border payments, and align the country’s core financial infrastructure with global standards.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Interpol Convenes Asian Nations to Forge Anti-Scam Centre Strategy

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

A five-day meeting brought together Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines to learn from regional experts and develop national strategies against fraud.

Cybersecurity

Philippine SEC Proposes Measures to Strengthen Cyber Resilience

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

Draft rules enhance board oversight, mandate dedicated security teams, and implement a five-day breach reporting requirement for capital market firms.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines House Approves Bill to Amend Bank Secrecy Law

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

The bill grants the BSP new supervisory authority to examine bank deposits in cases of suspected fraud.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines AMLC Publishes New National Risk Assessment

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

The NRA identifies the abuse of digital platforms, crypto-based transfers and casino junket operators as significant and growing concerns.

Trading & Investment

Philippine Stock Exchange Proposes 'One Share, One Lot' Rule Change

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

Proposals aim to make investing more accessible, standardise lots to one share, and remove the odd lot market ahead of a 2026 system upgrade.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippine Bill To Expand BSP Probe Powers Passes Second Reading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

Legislation would grant the BSP authority to examine deposits to combat corruption, tax evasion, and money laundering.

Credit Risk

Philippines SEC Imposes Tighter Interest Rate Caps on Small Consumer Loans

By Mark Johnston | 15/12/2025

The SEC has lowered interest ceilings and introduced total cost caps to protect vulnerable borrowers from predatory lending.