Philippines

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    BSP Eases Confirmation Process for Bank Directors, Officers

    By Editors | 20/02/2022

    The amendments aim to limit the coverage of officers requiring confirmation for appointment and to streamline documentary requirements.

    Sustainable Finance

    Philippine SEC Consults on ASEAN Sustainable Fund Standards

    By Editors | 14/02/2022

    The SEC seeks views from investment firms and fund managers on their expectations for sustainable funds, including issuance trends, investment drivers, and regulatory requirements.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippine SEC Proposes Fee Cap Guidance for Lending Companies

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2022

    The proposed guidance seeks to operationalise a BSP circular which was implemented earlier this year to curb predatory lending practices.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Philippines: DOJ, BAP to Collaborate on Combatting Cybercrime

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 07/02/2022

    The DOJ and BAP will collaborate on stronger measures to combat online fraud, including to enhance enforcement and prosecution of cybercriminals.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Philippines to Enhance Supervision of Financial Conglomerates

    By Editors | 04/02/2022

    The BSP, SEC, PDIC, and Insurance Commission have agreed to establish a supervisory college for financial conglomerate supervision.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Philippines Passes New Financial Consumer Protection Act

    By Editors | 02/02/2022

    The law empowers financial regulators to enforce standards of business conduct by financial entities and adjudicate on consumer complaints.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    BSP Launches Open Finance Roadmap, Financial Inclusion Strategy

    By Editors | 02/02/2022

    The open finance roadmap paves the way for greater collaboration and data sharing between FIs and fintechs, which will help boost financial inclusion.

    Operational Risk

    BSP Implementing “RING” Approach to Protect Financial System

    By Editors | 27/01/2022

    “RING” stands for Risk management guidelines, Integrity, New technologies, and Governance standards, said BSP governor Benjamin Diokno

    Credit Risk

    Philippine SEC Reveals Establishment of Five ‘Bad Bank’ Entities

    By Mark Johnston | 27/01/2022

    Known as FISTCs, the five institutions are tasked with purchasing bad loans and NPAs from lenders accumulated during the pandemic.

    Payments & Settlements

    BSP Introduces Multiple Batch Settlement to PESONet

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/01/2022

    The change increases PESONet’s daily batch settlement to two cycles, enabling better risk management for FIs and greater convenience for customers.

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