Philippines

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines Central Bank Urges Congress to Allow Entry of More Foreign Banks

By Editors | 25/02/2014

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has asked Congress to pass a bill easing restrictions on foreign banks investing in the country.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine Central Bank Readies Capital Market Reforms

By Editors | 19/02/2014

The Philippine central bank is eyeing new measures to further develop the country’s capital markets.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine Regulator Mulls Tighter Guidelines on Real Estate Loans

By Editors | 07/02/2014

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) plans stricter guidelines on banks’ exposure to the real estate sector as the country’s property market continues to boom.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine Govt Establishes Financial Stability Coordination Council

By Editors | 03/02/2014

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, along with other government agencies, has established the nation’s Financial Stability Coordination Council.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand’s Stock Exchange Plans to Allow Foreign IPOs

By Editors | 24/01/2014

Thailand’s stock exchange plans to change its rules to allow foreign companies to list in Bangkok, in a bid to become a regional trading hub challenging Singapore and Hong Kong.

Securities / Derivatives

CIMB & BPI Capital Issues Bolster Loss-Absorption Buffers in Run-up to Basel III

By Editors | 20/01/2014

The expansion plans of Malaysia-based CIMB Group and Philippines-based BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands, rated BBB-), and their transition to Basel III, is driving them to raise capital, says Fitch Ratings.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines Strengthens Capital Structure of Foreign Banks

By Editors | 13/12/2013

The Philippines Central Bank’s (Bangko Sentral) Monetary Board (MB) has approved amendments to the capital framework of foreign bank branches […]