Philippines

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.

Capital Adequacy

BSP Streamlines Prudential Rules for Islamic Banking

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/10/2025

The BSP has simplified capital requirements and adopted a flexible approach to liquidity rules in a bid to support the sector's growth.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippine Business Groups Call for Reforms to Bank Secrecy Laws

By Editors | 21/10/2025

A coalition of six major business groups urged lawmakers to grant the BSP's examination powers to fight corruption.