Philippines

    Resolution & Recovery

    FSC Korea Orders Citi to Submit Detailed Plans on Market Exit

    By Editors | 31/10/2021

    Citi is asked to submit a detailed plan for how it will protect consumer rights as it exits its retail banking business in Korea.

    Sustainable Finance

    BSP Directs Banks to Integrate Environmental, Social Risks

    By Editors | 31/10/2021

    Banks have to integrate environmental and social risk in their risk management frameworks and when defining their credit strategy.

    Credit Risk

    BOT Relaxes Mortgage Lending Rules to Boost Property Market

    By Editors | 28/10/2021

    The BOT is allowing LTV ratios of up to 110 percent, including top-up loans for home decoration, for first homes priced below THB 10 million.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Keeps Pakistan on Grey List with 4 Action Items Outstanding

    By Editors | 21/10/2021

    Marcus Pleyer said “there is no discussion on blacklisting Pakistan” as its government has demonstrated a “clear commitment” and is cooperating with the FATF.

    Cryptocurrency

    Sri Lanka to Develop Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurrency

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2021

    The committee will advise Sri Lanka’s cabinet on a regulatory framework for Sri Lanka for blockchain, digital banking and crypto mining.

    Capital Adequacy

    BSP Migrates to API-Based Regulatory Reporting

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2021

    Banks have six months to enable capabilities to generate XML reports and ensure appropriate personnel is in place.

    Credit Risk

    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.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    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.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    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.

    KYC & CDD

    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.

    JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

    An exclusive weekly selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team.