Philippines

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.

Trading & Investment

Thailand’s Stock Exchange Plans to Allow Foreign IPOs

By Editors | 24/01/2014

Thailand’s stock exchange plans to change its rules to allow foreign companies to list in Bangkok, in a bid to become a regional trading hub challenging Singapore and Hong Kong.

Capital Adequacy

CIMB & BPI Capital Issues Bolster Loss-Absorption Buffers in Run-up to Basel III

By Editors | 20/01/2014

The expansion plans of Malaysia-based CIMB Group and Philippines-based BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands, rated BBB-), and their transition to Basel III, is driving them to raise capital, says Fitch Ratings.

Capital Adequacy

Philippines Strengthens Capital Structure of Foreign Banks

By Editors | 13/12/2013

The Philippines Central Bank’s (Bangko Sentral) Monetary Board (MB) has approved amendments to the capital framework of foreign bank branches […]