Philippines

Capital Adequacy

Philippines Defers Full Adoption of Basel 3 Leverage Ratio

By Samuel Riding | 03/01/2017

Central bank says delayed implementation will allow banks to calibrate exposures.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippine SEC Seeks Banking Secrecy Exemption

By Samuel Riding | 28/12/2016

Secrecy law is the only issue preventing regulator from joining IOSCO.

Capital Adequacy

Philippines to Offer Temporary Relief from Capital Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 23/12/2016

Central bank proposes regulatory incentives to encourage consolidation in banking sector.

Structural Regulation

Philippines – 2016 in Review

By Samuel Riding | 22/12/2016

Throughout the year, regulators made continuous efforts to enhance and internationalise the domestic market.

Structural Regulation

Greater Mekong Region – 2016 in Review

By Samuel Riding | 19/12/2016

Small markets working together to create a big difference through banking integration, fintech innovation.

Structural Regulation

BSP Issues New Pawnshop Rules

By Samuel Riding | 16/12/2016

New regulations aim to enhance financial inclusion, consumer protection.

Capital Adequacy

Japan – 2016 in Review

By Samuel Riding | 15/12/2016

Japanese regulators break from the pack on capital regulation, HFT and fintech.

Structural Regulation

Philippines Eases FX Rules to Support 100% Foreign Ownership of Banks

By Samuel Riding | 15/12/2016

Central bank has been amending rules related to foreign banking in bid to attract more depositors.

Structural Regulation

Philippines Eases Bank Branch Opening Rules

By Samuel Riding | 12/12/2016

Lenders will now be able to set up branches in previously restricted areas.