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BSP Raises Loan Limits to Bolster Project Finance
By Editors | 11/10/2021
The single borrower limit was increased to mobilise funding toward projects that support the Philippines’ economic recovery efforts and nation building.
Capital / Liquidity
BSP Proposes Prudential Requirements for Digital Banks
By Editors | 11/10/2021
The BSP proposes a 3 percent RRR for digital banks, aligning them with thrift lenders. A 7th licence will not be issued at the stage as previously planned.
Market Infrastructure
BSP Urges Passage of Bill to Tackle Rising Cybercrime
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 05/10/2021
The bill will strengthen the legal framework for financial consumer welfare and foster greater public awareness on cybersecurity, the BSP said.
AML / KYC
BSP Updates e-KYC Guidelines for Financial Institutions
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 03/10/2021
The guidelines include national digital ID system PhilSys as an accepted method for verifying customer identities, subject to proper authentication.
Securities / Derivatives
ASEAN Exchanges to Identify Common ESG Metrics
By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 26/09/2021
Seven ASEAN exchanges have formed a new ESG working group to start work towards a ‘common sustainability programme’.
Securities / Derivatives
SEC Philippines Creates Office to Facilitate Capital Raising by SMEs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/09/2021
The new office will simplify capital raising, streamline registration processes, and promote SME-friendly underwriting and advisory programmes at FIs.
Market Infrastructure
BSP Issues Governance Policy for Operators of Payment Systems
By Editors | 21/09/2021
Payment system operators including banks and electronic money issuers have six months to comply with the requirements.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Philippine SEC Warns Against Dealing with Unlicensed Entities
By Editors | 21/09/2021
The SEC has warned against dealing with unlicensed forex brokers, crypto exchanges, and DeFi platforms among others.
Fintech / Regtech
BSP Grants Sixth Digital Bank Licence to PayMaya
By Editors | 20/09/2021
The seventh and final digital bank is likely to be an existing bank applying to convert into a digital bank, but approval has been delayed.
Market Infrastructure
BSP Instructs Banks to Proactively Transition from LIBOR
By Editors | 20/09/2021
The BSP is not looking to prescribe specific alternative reference rates for use by Philippine banks, saying these choices should be market-driven.
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