Philippines

    Capital / Liquidity

    Philippines to Strengthen Oversight of NBFIs with New Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

    The new framework will complement existing bank regulation and align with global best practices to better anticipate risks and preserve financial stability.

    AML / KYC

    UnionBank Goes Live on Philippine Open Finance Pilot for Pensions

    By Editors | 06/09/2025

    UnionBank is among the first to launch a BSP-led initiative using consent-based data sharing to simplify retirement account opening.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Philippine Bankers Association Developing New Scam Blocking Protocol

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

    The new protocol will incorporate AI and big data analytics to facilitate real-time alerts and fund blocking once scam-related activity is reported.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippine SEC to Release Revised Rules for REITs By Q4

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

    The SEC plans to expand eligible assets, extend reinvestment periods, and simplify registration to bolster the country's capital market.

    Enforcement

    BSP Imposes "Maximum Penalties" on Supervisors in Ethics Case

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2025

    The BSP formally dismissed two supervisors for their alleged involvement in falsifying attendance records and disqualified them from public service.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BSP Warns of Penalties for FIs That Fail to Meet Anti-Fraud Deadline

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2025

    The central bank has warned of licence suspensions and civil charges for FIs that don't upgrade fraud management systems by 2026.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BSP Extends Moratorium on New Crypto Licences Indefinitely

    By Editors | 01/09/2025

    The central bank cites consumer protection and financial stability risks, continuing a freeze that was set to expire this year.

    AML / KYC

    Southeast Asia Increasingly Shifting Scam Liability to Banks - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2025

    A new GASA report finds consumers in Southeast Asia lost an estimated USD 23.6 billion in the last year from scams.

    Securities / Derivatives

    BSP Clarifies UITFs with Foreign Placements Eligible for PERA

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2025

    A central bank memorandum confirms locally-registered UITFs with foreign investments can be eligible as PERA investment products.

    AML / KYC

    Philippines Could Return to FATF Grey List Over Gambling Risks: BSP

    By Editors | 27/08/2025

    BSP warnings and data from The Fourth Wall highlight the urgent need for stricter online gambling controls in the Philippines.

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