Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

BSP, Deutsche Bundesbank Sign MOU on Capacity Building

By Mark Johnston | 19/02/2024

Philippines’ BSP and Germany’s Bundesbank signed an MOU to enhance capacity-building efforts through tailored training and advisory services.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines Mulls Increase to Deposit Insurance Limit – Report

By Editors | 16/02/2024

The PDIC will consult the BSP on whether an increase in the deposit insurance limit would have to be introduced alongside measures to mitigate moral hazard risks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippines Plans to Launch Wholesale CBDC Within Two years

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2024

BSP Governor Eli Remolona said the CBDC will operate on the central bank’s payment and settlement system and not use blockchain or DLT.

Market Infrastructure

BSP Offers Incentives for Early Use of New Standard Loan Form

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2024

Lenders that adopt the new loan application form ahead of mandatory adoption will receive a reduction in the annual supervisory fee for 2024 and 2025.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP Grants Direct PhilPaSSplus Access to First Nonbank EMI

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/01/2024

OmniPay’s direct access to PhilPaSSplus allows it to make efficient and low-risk funds transfers using central bank rails.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP Proceeds With Soft Launch of New ITRS System

By Editors | 09/01/2024

The soft launch of the new International Transaction Reporting System commenced as planned on 8 January. Full implementation is deferred from April to June.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine Regulators Pledge to Deepen Bond Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2024

The objective is to increase the diversity of corporate borrowers that issue bonds and to make risk pricing more active.

Capital / Liquidity

BSP Amends Cheque Clearing Policy, Reintroduces Funding Facility

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/01/2024

The reforms are aimed at enhancing the efficiency and safety of the Philippine payments system.

AML / KYC

Philippines Tightens Travel Rule Requirements for Crypto

By Editors | 01/01/2024

VASPs are expected to obtain, verify, and hold originator and beneficiary information for transactions with unhosted wallets regardless of the amount involved.