Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

AML / KYC

Philippine FIU Seeks an End to Bank Secrecy Law

By Editors | 07/05/2019

The AML Council is seeking additional powers to combat financial crime, including the lifting of the bank secrecy law, which would allow it to check all accounts regardless of transaction thresholds.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines Allows Foreigners to Serve as Bank Directors, Officers

By Editors | 01/05/2019

The Philippine central bank has amended rules that previously prohibited the election and appointment of foreign nationals as directors and officers of financial institutions in the country.

Market Infrastructure

BSP Issues Draft Rules for Implementing National Payment Systems Act

By Editors | 26/04/2019

The Philippine central bank has issued a draft circular to support its new mandate as the primary regulator for the country’s payment systems.

Market Infrastructure

ASEAN Pushes for Cross-Border Settlement in Local Currencies

By Editors | 08/04/2019

ASEAN central bankers are setting up direct settlement systems that use local currencies, in a bid to reduce transaction costs and exposures to global volatility.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippines Fintech Push Makes it a Compelling Market to Watch

By Philip Keller | 19/03/2019

Industry veteran Philip Keller explores the approach taken by regulators in the Philippines to encourage fintech innovation and financial sector digitalisation.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines Extends Compliance Deadline for LCR, NSFR

By Editors | 11/03/2019

The BSP has given subsidiary banks and quasi-banks an extra year to meet the 100% LCR and NSFR requirements.

Market Infrastructure

BSP Eyes Oversight Extension to Cover Banking Conglomerates

By Editors | 07/03/2019

The BSP gained sweeping new powers last month, but it did not gain the oversight authority over conglomerates that own or control Philippine banks.

Philippine President Selects Budget Secretary as New BSP Chief

By Editors | 05/03/2019

Benjamin Diokno will replace the late Nestor Espenilla as the new central bank chief. Observers had expected one of the three deputy governors to be named.

Big Picture

S&P Upgrades Philippine Banking System Following New BSP Charter

By Editors | 04/03/2019

The new charter bolsters the BSP’s powers to exercise its core mandate of promoting a sound financial system and address risks arising from the financial system’s interconnectedness.