The new rules take effect on 1 May, requiring all regulated FIs to have a complaint handling mechanism and effectively handle consumer disputes.
April 13, 2023The PhilSys national digital ID system is acceptable for e-KYC, provided it is supported by "robust technology, adequate governance, processes, and procedures".
April 8, 2023The BSP is offering relief from minimum capital requirements to incentivise conventional banks to develop the Islamic banking market.
April 4, 2023From 1 July, all FIs and PSPs must disable all non-QR Ph codes and proprietary QR codes and ensure they are no longer be available to the public.
March 15, 2023The BSP is considering lowering the RRR in exchange for banks waiving their fees on small transactions, as part of efforts to promote financial inclusion.
March 7, 2023Amended regulations require e-money issuers to meet higher liquidity and capital requirements, to ensure the industry’s resilience.
February 15, 2023Financial institutions and fintech firms are invited to participate in the development of rules and standards for the Philippine Open Finance Pilot.
February 3, 2023The BSP says the higher caps will cushion the impact of inflationary pressure and interest rate hikes on banks and credit card issuers.
January 27, 2023Banks won't need approval to exclude credit exposures from the SBL if they are covered by credit risk transfer arrangements such as guarantees or credit derivatives.
January 10, 2023The BSP and banking industry associations launched a new campaign to improve to cyber hygiene among financial customers.
January 6, 2023