Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Payments & Settlements

BSP Issues Draft Circular on Adoption of ISO 20022 Standard

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2025

The BSP says all participants of payment systems must adopt the ISO 20022 messaging standard for each specific business function.

Trading & Investment

BSP Broadens Access to Foreign Exchange Hedging Instruments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2025

The BSP has implemented reforms to broaden Filipinos’ access to hedging instruments involving the Philippine peso

Credit Risk

BSP, IFC to Develop Movable Asset Financing in Philippines

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2025

The BSP and the IFC will collaborate to develop Philippines’ movable finance market and improve credit access for MSMEs.

AI Risk & Governance

Evolving Indian Regulations: Future-Proofing the Banking Regulatory Ecosystem

By Manesh Samtani | 10/04/2025

Insights from a Nasdaq-led discussion, moderated by Regulation Asia, discussing regulatory change, the reporting ecosystem, data management practices, and related technology.

Payments & Settlements

Asian Central Banks to Jointly Establish Multilateral Payments Scheme

By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2025

RBI, BNM, BSP, MAS and BOT aim to make the Nexus platform a scalable multilateral model for connecting instant payment systems globally.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

BSP Directs FIs to Monitor for Election Fraud Red Flags

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2025

Red flags include a surge in account registrations in areas known for vote buying/selling and large cash transactions during the election period.

Reporting & Disclosures

APAC’s Evolving Climate Regulations Are Reshaping Business Strategy

By Catherine Bell | 25/03/2025

In APAC, climate reporting is not just a compliance obligation; it is a strategic tool driving long-term resilience, writes Catherine Bell.

Market Risk

BSP Proposes to Revise Rules on Peso NDFs and Swaps

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/03/2025

The BSP wants banks to limit Peso NDF, NDS and NDCCS exposures to mitigate any potential build-up of systemic risks.

AI Risk & Governance

BSP to Issue Draft Rules on Managing AI Risks Within H1 2025

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2025

The BSP’s new regulations on AI risk management in the financial sector are set to be released within the first half of this year.