BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS

Market Infrastructure

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

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.

Fintech / Regtech

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.

Fintech / Regtech

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.

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.

ESG / Sustainability

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.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

Fintech / Regtech

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.

Capital / Liquidity

BSP Drafts Rules on Voluntary Bank Licence Surrender

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2025

Banks wishing to give up their banking licence need prior BSP approval and must have sufficient liquid assets to repay liabilities