Philippines

Structural Regulation

APEC Issues Consultation Paper on Asia Region Funds Passport

By Editors | 17/04/2014

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) governments are seeking views on a proposal that will facilitate cross border issuing of managed investment funds within makers of key member economies.

Credit Risk

Philippine Central Bank Eyes Conduits in Banks’ Loans to SMEs

By Editors | 07/04/2014

Philippine regulators plan to establish conduits that can help banks comply with mandatory lending rules to small businesses.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippine Govt Agency Seeks to Lift Bank Secrecy Law for Tax Purposes

By Editors | 03/04/2014

The Bureau of Internal Revenue stressed the need to lift the bank secrecy law for tax purposes to bring the Philippines in line with countries establishing a single and consistent global standard in tracking tax fraud.

KYC & CDD

Philippine Banks Not Complying with FATCA May Face Sanctions

By Editors | 19/03/2014

Philippine banks with US-citizen clients who are non-compliant with US tax rules may face sanctions.

Trading & Investment

Singapore Exchange Says Asian Index Futures Gain US CFTC Approval

By Editors | 06/03/2014

Singapore Exchange said U.S. investors can now trade its latest suite of Asian index futures with ease.

Structural Regulation

Philippines Central Bank Urges Congress to Allow Entry of More Foreign Banks

By Editors | 25/02/2014

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has asked Congress to pass a bill easing restrictions on foreign banks investing in the country.

Trading & Investment

Philippine Central Bank Readies Capital Market Reforms

By Editors | 19/02/2014

The Philippine central bank is eyeing new measures to further develop the country’s capital markets.

Credit Risk

Philippine Regulator Mulls Tighter Guidelines on Real Estate Loans

By Editors | 07/02/2014

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) plans stricter guidelines on banks’ exposure to the real estate sector as the country’s property market continues to boom.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Philippine Govt Establishes Financial Stability Coordination Council

By Editors | 03/02/2014

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, along with other government agencies, has established the nation’s Financial Stability Coordination Council.