Philippines

Emerging Prudential Risks

Thailand OIC Unveils Five-Year Plan to Make Insurance a 'National Risk Buffer'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

The 2026-2030 plan introduces group-wide supervision, advanced risk modelling, and mandates ESG integration to bolster the country's economic resilience.

Trading & Investment

PSE Proposes Rule Changes to Boost Offshore Securities Lending

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

The proposed framework aims to align with global standards by allowing offshore collateral management to encourage greater foreign participation in the market.

Payments & Settlements

Bank Indonesia Joins Nexus Project to Strengthen Cross-Border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

Joining the BIS-led initiative will help lower costs, improve speed and expand access to international transfers by linking domestic instant payment systems across borders.

Cryptocurrency

Philippines Bans Banks From Dealing with Unregistered Crypto Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

New rules prohibit dealings with unlicensed virtual asset service providers and restrict retail customer access to offshore platforms.

Climate Risk

BSP Taps Space Agency to Integrate Satellite Data into Financial Supervision

By Mark Johnston | 03/02/2026

The BSP will use geospatial tools to monitor physical risk exposures, inflation drivers and disaster impacts on economic stability.

Structural Regulation

Philippine Plans Tech Board for PSE to Attract High-Growth Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

Regulators are developing a new listing board with more flexible rules, inspired by Nasdaq, to help technology startups access public capital.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Philippines SEC Mandates Strict 9-Year Term for Independent Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

The SEC removes extensions and sets a firm nine-year cumulative term for independent directors of listed firms to bolster board independence.

Structural Regulation

Philippines to Name Successful Digital Bank Applicants Within Q1

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

The BSP is reviewing applicants for four new licences, aiming to lower costs, streamline services, and enhance financial inclusion with fresh competition.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines to Launch Digital Registry for Beneficial Ownership Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2026

The new HARBOR portal will centralise corporate ownership data, a move aimed at bolstering AML efforts and FATF compliance.