Philippines

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Proposes Tighter Interest Rate Caps for Lenders

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

Philippines SEC aims to curb predatory practices by expanding loan coverage and setting new ceilings on interest, fees, and penalties.

Operational Risk

Philippines Issues New Rules on Loan Relief in Disaster Zones

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

The BSP’s new regulations allow for loan deferments and temporary relief from non-performing loan classifications for banks in disaster-stricken areas.

Credit Risk

BSP Sets Go-Live Dates for New Rural Bank Credit Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

The BSP has set deadlines for its new enhanced credit reporting system, offering transitional grace periods for rural and cooperative banks.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Philippine SEC to Launch Blockchain Platform for Corporate Filings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

The SEC has released draft rules for a new platform that will give blockchain-signed digital documents the same legal force as notarised papers.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippine AMLC Inks Pact with DPWH on Stolen Funds Recovery

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

The AMLC and DPWH have formalised an asset recovery pact as the value of frozen assets linked to the flood control corruption probe nears PHP 5.2 billion.

Structural Regulation

Philippine Lawmaker Calls for Review of Rules for Preferred Shares

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/10/2025

A PSE rule requiring a PHP 1 billion or 20 percent offer size is hindering subsidiaries of listed firms from tapping capital markets, a congressman says.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Forms 9-Nation Alliance to Dismantle Financial Scam Hubs

By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2025

The 'Breaking Chains' operation will target virtual asset fraud and voice phishing syndicates based in Southeast Asia, with Interpol also participating.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Philippine Business Groups Demand Reforms at State Pension Fund GSIS

By Mark Johnston | 24/10/2025

Coalition urges new accountability and transparency standards for state-owned corporations following board conflict at state pension fund GSIS.

Trading & Investment

Philippines Lifts Non-Resident Cap on BSP Securities for Pension Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/10/2025

The BSP has exempted Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) funds from a 10 percent non-resident ownership limit for investing in its securities.