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Market Infrastructure
BSP Directs Payment Systems to Adopt PFMI Standards
By Editors | 18/09/2021
Designated payment systems are expected to demonstrate adequate governance and risk management arrangements in line with the PFMI.
Enforcement
Philippine Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Tackle Rising Cybercrime
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/09/2021
The bill requires banks and non-bank FIs to “exhaust all means to ensure that victims are able to recover their monetary loss, if any”.
Market Infrastructure
India’s UPI to Extend QR Payments to 10 Asian Markets
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/09/2021
Users of NPCI’s BHIM mobile app will be able to make UPI QR-based payments at merchants progressively across north and southeast Asia from early 2022.
Market Infrastructure
Malaysia, Thailand Invite Banks to Become ‘Qualified ASEAN Banks’
By Manesh Samtani | 15/09/2021
The initiative is part of the April 2019 bilateral arrangement between BNM and BOT under the ASEAN Banking Integration Framework.
Enforcement
BSP Introduces Stricter Penalty Framework for FIs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/09/2021
Monetary penalties have increased from PHP 30,000 to a maximum PHP 1 million for each violation. Fines up to three times profit gained or loss avoided can also be imposed.
Market Infrastructure
Philippine Banks Adopting Global Best Practices in FX Settlement
By Jimmy Ho | 13/09/2021
Jimmy Ho and Sammie Chan discuss Metrobank’s adoption of PvP settlement and how it reflects a broader trend in the Philippine banking industry.
AML / KYC
Philippine SEC Disseminates Guidance on Targeted Financial Sanctions
By Editors | 12/09/2021
The guidance now covers targeted financial sanctions related to terrorism, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing, including remedies and relevant UNSC links.
Fintech / Regtech
Philippines: BSP Has 11 Digital Bank Applications to Review
By Editors | 12/09/2021
Two applications were already under review. Nine new applications were received before the deadline. Only two more licences may be up for grabs.
AML / KYC
Philippine AMLC Asks Firms to Provide UBO Information in STRs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/09/2021
The FATF action plan requires the Philippines to enhance and streamline law enforcement agencies’ access to accurate and up to date beneficial ownership information.
ESG / Sustainability
Philippine SEC to Make Sustainability Reporting Mandatory
By Editors | 06/09/2021
Publicly listed companies will be required to submit sustainability reports separate from their annual reports from 2023.
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