Philippines

Where Now for OTC Derivatives in Asia?

By Samuel Riding | 29/03/2017

Asian institutions have a window of opportunity before global rules take hold, according to panellists at Regulation Asia’s OTC Derivatives Summit Asia 2017.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines’ 1st DDS to List Next Month

By Samuel Riding | 28/03/2017

Two firms confirmed as eligible brokers; BDO Unibank the designated settlement bank.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines to Ink 2 ABIF Agreements Next Month

By Samuel Riding | 23/03/2017

Outside regional framework, six banks are negotiating individual deals to set up operations.

Market Infrastructure

ASEAN Exchanges Eye Regulatory Harmony

By Samuel Riding | 13/03/2017

CEOs also agree to promote cross-exchange listings, mutual recognition of capital market professionals.

Philippines to Lift Minimum Public Float Requirement

By Samuel Riding | 13/03/2017

Floor to be increased from 10% to 15% and later to 25%.

AML / KYC

Philippines to Allow ‘Video Messaging’ KYC

By Samuel Riding | 10/03/2017

BSP deputy governor says new rules will ease banking access in rural areas.

AML / KYC

US Issues ML, Financial Crimes Report

By Samuel Riding | 07/03/2017

Institutions in 3 Asian countries said to deal in proceeds from drug trafficking that ‘significantly affects’ US.

Capital / Liquidity

BSP Considering License Applications of 6 Foreign Banks

By Samuel Riding | 02/03/2017

14 foreign institutions have set up operations in the country since liberalisation in 2014.

AML / KYC

HK Regulatory, Compliance Demand Steady

By Samuel Riding | 01/03/2017

Morgan McKinley report says cybersecurity among the strongest areas of demand.