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Philippine Banks’ Capital Buffer Slid Slightly Amid Tougher Regulation
By Editors | 27/05/2015
Major banks’ capital buffer recorded slight decline although remaining at comfortable levels at the end of last year as banks raised record amounts of cash to meet tougher regulatory requirements.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippine Central Bank Boosts Shadow Banking Monitoring
By Editors | 10/03/2015
Philippine central bank is increasing surveillance on shadow banking to ensure the stability of the financial system.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippines Lifts Bank Ownership Restrictions for Foreigners
By Editors | 20/11/2014
The Philippines has issued the implementing rules and regulations of the amended foreign banks law that now allows foreign banks to acquire up to 100% of a local lender.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippine Regulator Hikes Minimum Capital for Banks
By Editors | 24/10/2014
Philippines’ central bank has raised the minimum capital requirement for all banks in a bid to boost the country’s banking system.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippine Banks Adhere to Basel III Norms, Says Central Bank
By Editors | 12/08/2014
The buffer capital of Philippine banks remain well above the benchmark set by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas as of end-March, after the new Basel III standards were implemented for the first time at the start of the year, the central bank said.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippine Senate Okays Bill Allowing Full Foreign Ownership of Banks
By Editors | 16/06/2014
The Philippine Senate has approved a bill seeking to expand the participation of foreign banks in the Philippine financial sector.
Securities / Derivatives
Finance Authorities in Asia Boost Cooperation on Oversight, Regulation
By Editors | 29/04/2014
Financial authorities in Asia have strengthened ties to advance their financial cooperation through the discussion of critical and common issues that affect markets in the region.
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Philippine Central Bank Eyes Conduits in Banks’ Loans to SMEs
By Editors | 07/04/2014
Philippine regulators plan to establish conduits that can help banks comply with mandatory lending rules to small businesses.
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Philippine Banks Not Complying with FATCA May Face Sanctions
By Editors | 19/03/2014
Philippine banks with US-citizen clients who are non-compliant with US tax rules may face sanctions.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippines Central Bank Urges Congress to Allow Entry of More Foreign Banks
By Editors | 25/02/2014
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has asked Congress to pass a bill easing restrictions on foreign banks investing in the country.
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