Philippines

Fintech / Regtech

BSP Extends Moratorium on New E-Money Licences

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/12/2023

The BSP has extended its moratorium on applications for new non-bank e-money issuers until 15 December 2024.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippine SEC Launches Framework for Blue Bond Issuance

By Editors | 10/12/2023

SEC chairperson Emilio Aquino described the launch of the blue bond framework as a “giant leap” toward fostering a sustainable blue economy.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS Launches Coalition to Test Carbon Credits for Coal Phase-Out

By Editors | 04/12/2023

Two pilot projects will be undertaken to test the use of transition credits to help finance the early retirement of coal-fired plants.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines: Trust Entities Allows to Access Primary Market for BSP Securities

By Mark Johnston | 01/12/2023

Trust entities have so far only been able to trade BSP securities in the secondary market. The change will help expand the investor base and market liquidity.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippine SEC to Ban Unregistered Foreign Trading Platforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2023

The SEC is planning to ban online stock and crypto trading platforms that are not registered to operate in the Philippines.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippines Set to Issue Maiden Tokenised Treasury Bonds

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2023

The Philippines will issue the country’s first tokenised treasury bonds next week, available in PHP 10 million denominations.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines to Press On with Bank Digitalisation 

By Jill Wong | 15/11/2023

The Philippines is ready to push forward the digitalization of cash payments as part of its inclusive finance model.

ESG / Sustainability

Asia Wakes Up to Blue Finance Regulation

By David Green | 14/11/2023

Blue finance regulatory frameworks are starting to make ripples as the ocean cause expands its reach to Asia.

Capital / Liquidity

BSP Approves Rules for New Intraday Settlement Facility

By Editors | 13/11/2023

The facility will allow eligible participants to borrow funds from the BSP to ensure timely execution of RTGS settlements.