Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

    BSP Proposes Stiffer Penalties in Reporting Governance Overhaul

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2025

    The BSP has drafted new rules linking penalties to asset size and shortening submission deadlines for regulatory reports.

    AML / KYC

    Philippines Freezes Assets in Widening Flood Control Corruption Probe

    By Editors | 17/09/2025

    A court has frozen 135 bank accounts as regulators deploy a new anti-scam law and probe alleged large-scale money laundering through casinos.

    AML / KYC

    Philippines Renews Push to Amend Bank Secrecy Law

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/09/2025

    The proposed bill aims to grant the BSP limited powers to examine bank accounts of insiders suspected of fraud or misconduct.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Philippines to Strengthen Oversight of NBFIs with New Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

    The new framework will complement existing bank regulation and align with global best practices to better anticipate risks and preserve financial stability.

    AML / KYC

    UnionBank Goes Live on Philippine Open Finance Pilot for Pensions

    By Editors | 06/09/2025

    UnionBank is among the first to launch a BSP-led initiative using consent-based data sharing to simplify retirement account opening.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Philippine Bankers Association Developing New Scam Blocking Protocol

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

    The new protocol will incorporate AI and big data analytics to facilitate real-time alerts and fund blocking once scam-related activity is reported.

    Enforcement

    BSP Imposes "Maximum Penalties" on Supervisors in Ethics Case

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2025

    The BSP formally dismissed two supervisors for their alleged involvement in falsifying attendance records and disqualified them from public service.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BSP Warns of Penalties for FIs That Fail to Meet Anti-Fraud Deadline

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2025

    The central bank has warned of licence suspensions and civil charges for FIs that don't upgrade fraud management systems by 2026.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BSP Extends Moratorium on New Crypto Licences Indefinitely

    By Editors | 01/09/2025

    The central bank cites consumer protection and financial stability risks, continuing a freeze that was set to expire this year.

    Securities / Derivatives

    BSP Clarifies UITFs with Foreign Placements Eligible for PERA

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2025

    A central bank memorandum confirms locally-registered UITFs with foreign investments can be eligible as PERA investment products.

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