Philippines

    Structural Regulation

    SEC Philippines Proposes Tiered IPO Float Rules to Attract Large Listings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2025

    The SEC has released draft rules that lower the minimum public ownership requirement for larger companies that launch IPOs.

    Trading & Investment

    Philippine SEC Proposes Regulatory Framework for Sukuk Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

    The draft rules outline requirements for issuers, Shari'ah governance, and disclosure to help develop the country's Islamic finance sector.

    Payments & Settlements

    Philippine Proposes Rules Targeting Payment System Disruptions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

    The BSP’s draft rules mandate new incident reporting timelines and detailed business continuity plans for participants of the Peso RTGS.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Philippines Probes Crypto Laundering in Flood Control Corruption Case

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/12/2025

    Officials say illicit funds are being moved offshore via stablecoins, as an inter-agency task force works to recover assets from the corruption scandal.

    Tokenisation

    Philippines Report Urges Regulatory Action To Unlock US$60b Tokenisation Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

    A new white paper outlines a roadmap for asset tokenisation, calling for tiered frameworks and wallet-native safeguards to drive inclusion.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Philippine Lawmaker Files Bill to Grant AMLC Wider Powers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

    A new Senate bill aims to expand the financial intelligence unit's powers and scope to combat complex financial crime and avoid potential FATF greylisting.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    BSP Partners TransUnion to Improve Financial Literacy, Education

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/11/2025

    The free e-learning course aims to boost financial literacy and inclusion, addressing high consumer demand for credit knowledge.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines, Cambodia Sign Pact on Capital Market Development

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/11/2025

    The agreement focuses on mutual assistance and cooperation in areas including regulatory supervision, fintech, and sustainable finance.

    Stablecoins

    Ronin and Coins.ph to Seek Approval for Stablecoin Payments in Philippines

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2025

    The partnership between Coins.ph and Ronin aims to make the PHPC stablecoin spendable at 600,000 merchants via the national QR network, pending BSP authorisation.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Philippines Scam Losses Hit $4.5bn, Spotlight on New AFASA Act

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2025

    New report reveals financial losses from scams and highlights the critical role of a pending anti-fraud law for financial institutions.

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