Philippines

Capital / Liquidity

Philippine SEC Issues Implementing Rules for ‘Bad Bank’ Law

By Editors | 25/02/2021

The implementing rules cover the creation of so-called ‘FIST corporations’, as well as the processes they will use to acquire, transfer and manage non-performing assets.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP to Draft Data Governance Policy for Financial Institutions

By Editors | 22/02/2021

The new regulatory framework will guide banks and other financial institutions on how they use and handle electronic information that they collect from customers.

AML / KYC

New Report Identifies 11 Indicators of Modern Slavery Risk

By Editors | 22/02/2021

Based on an analysis of globally prosecuted cases of modern slavery, FairSupply Analytics has identified 11 indicators to help FIs detect modern slavery.

AML / KYC

US Prosecutors Unveils New Charges Against North Korean Hackers

By Manesh Samtani | 21/02/2021

Warrants have been issued for the arrest of the three programmers said to be involved in the Sony, WannaCry, Bangladesh Bank and other attacks.

AML / KYC

BSP Adopts New AML/CFT Risk Assessment Framework

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 18/02/2021

The new framework will use a four-point rating scale to grade FIs based on their inherent risks, risk management capabilities and self-assessment systems.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippine President Duterte Signs ‘Bad Bank’ Bill Into Law

By Editors | 17/02/2021

The law will help cushion lenders from a build-up of bad loans due to the Covid-19 crisis, allowing them to dispose of bad assets and keep the banking system stable.

Securities / Derivatives

BSP Lowers Minimum Balance for Investment Management Accounts

By Editors | 11/02/2021

BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno said the revised regulations are aimed at expanding investment opportunities for the public.

AML / KYC

BSP Warns Banks Against Unlicensed Gaming Operators

By Editors | 11/02/2021

FIs should ensure they have robust risk management and due diligence frameworks in place to prevent transactions with illegal online gambling operators.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines to Launch Short Selling Upon Resolution of SBL Issues

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 10/02/2021

The Philippines Stock Exchange will launch short selling once issues related to securities borrowing and lending are resolved, president Ramon Monzon.