Philippines

Fintech / Regtech

BSP Introduces Open Finance Pilot to Advance Financial Inclusion Objectives

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 23/06/2023

The pilot involves participation from FIs to co-develop an “open, interoperable, and scalable ecosystem”, supported by the BSP and IFC.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines Sets Temporary Replacement Rate for LIBOR

By Editors | 23/06/2023

The temporary O/N reference rate to replace LIBOR will be based on the 28-day BSP bill rate. A permanent benchmark and “credible” yield curve will be developed by January 2024.

Enforcement

Philippines: Lenders, Subcontractors Face Charges for Borrower Harassment

By Editors | 21/06/2023

Charges filed under new consumer protection law which in May 2022 explicitly outlawed the harassment and humiliation of borrowers.

AML / KYC

AMLC Sheds Light on Terrorism Financing Threats Facing Philippines

By Editors | 21/06/2023

New risk assessment highlights the use of social media platforms and cryptocurrencies by terrorist groups to raise funds.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines, India Agree to Collaborate on FinTech Regulation

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/06/2023

Key representatives from the central banks and regulatory bodies of both countries have formed a joint working group.

AML / KYC

Philippines Steps Up Efforts to Exit FATF ‘Grey’ List

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 20/06/2023

The Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Council’s executive director Matthew M. David talks to Regulation Asia about its action plan to take the country out of the Financial Action Task Force’s ‘Grey’ List.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP Proposes Enhance Guidelines for Electronic Fund Transfers

By Editors | 15/06/2023

In the event of unsuccessful transactions, financial institutions must return the amount to the sender within one hour.

Capital / Liquidity

BSP Reduces Reserve Requirements for Banks, NBFIs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/06/2023

The BSP says the lower reserve requirements will help to ensure stable domestic liquidity and credit conditions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippine SEC Delayed Roll-out of Crypto Rules Last Year Due to FTX

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/06/2023

The SEC was ready to issue a new regulatory framework for crypto assets late last year, but decided to delay its release to incorporate lessons from the FTX collapse.