Philippines

Market Infrastructure

Philippines Proposes ‘Near 24/7’ Operations for Peso Payment System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

The move aims to cut settlement risk, boost cross-border payments, and align the country’s core financial infrastructure with global standards.

Enforcement

Interpol Convenes Asian Nations to Forge Anti-Scam Centre Strategy

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

A five-day meeting brought together Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines to learn from regional experts and develop national strategies against fraud.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Proposes Measures to Strengthen Cyber Resilience

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

Draft rules enhance board oversight, mandate dedicated security teams, and implement a five-day breach reporting requirement for capital market firms.

AML / KYC

Philippines House Approves Bill to Amend Bank Secrecy Law

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

The bill grants the BSP new supervisory authority to examine bank deposits in cases of suspected fraud.

AML / KYC

Philippines AMLC Publishes New National Risk Assessment

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

The NRA identifies the abuse of digital platforms, crypto-based transfers and casino junket operators as significant and growing concerns.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine Stock Exchange Proposes 'One Share, One Lot' Rule Change

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

Proposals aim to make investing more accessible, standardise lots to one share, and remove the odd lot market ahead of a 2026 system upgrade.

AML / KYC

Philippine Bill To Expand BSP Probe Powers Passes Second Reading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

Legislation would grant the BSP authority to examine deposits to combat corruption, tax evasion, and money laundering.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines SEC Imposes Tighter Interest Rate Caps on Small Consumer Loans

By Mark Johnston | 15/12/2025

The SEC has lowered interest ceilings and introduced total cost caps to protect vulnerable borrowers from predatory lending.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC Proposes Procedural Overhaul to Speed Up Case Handling

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

The proposed changes prioritise electronic filing, limit procedural delays, and expand the regulator's powers to issue cease and desist orders.