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AML / KYC
BSP Directs Banks to Prioritise PhilID in Customer KYC, Verification
By Editors | 15/03/2024
The BSP has identified the national ID, which is part of PhilSys, as a driver of financial inclusion in the Philippines.
Fintech / Regtech
BSP Studying Impact of Generative AI on Banking Industry
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2024
The BSP is seeking to introduce ‘guardrails’ to mitigate potential risks associated with the use of Gen AI in the banking industry.
ESG / Sustainability
Philippine SEC Adopts Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2024
The SEC said issuers of securities should refer to the taxonomy when making investment decisions or designing sustainable financial products and services.
Fintech / Regtech
BSP to Enhance Reporting Rules for Money Services Businesses
By Editors | 06/03/2024
MSBs would also need to notify the BSP within five days of any event which may have a significant negative impact on their business or reputation.
Big Picture
BSP Report Highlights Systemic Risk from Optimism Bias
By Mark Johnston | 26/02/2024
The central bank warns of systemic risks from optimistic market expectations in its 2023 Financial Stability Report.
ESG / Sustainability
BSP Approves Adoption of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy for Banks
By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2024
The first version of the taxonomy focuses on climate change mitigation and climate change adaptation. Future iterations will cover biodiversity and circular economy.
Market Infrastructure
Philippines: BSP, PDIC Enhance Cooperative Arrangements
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2024
Banks will no longer need to submit some prudential reports separately to the PDIC, the BSP said.
Fintech / Regtech
BSP Approves GCash Expansion Services to Overseas Filipinos
By Mark Johnston | 22/02/2024
Filipinos in 16 countries can now send money, pay bills and buy load using the GCash app.
BSP to Ease FX Market Access for Nonresident Investors
By Mark Johnston | 21/02/2024
The BSP will remove the need for foreign investors to submit a registration document to access FX from the domestic banking system.
BSP, Deutsche Bundesbank Sign MOU on Capacity Building
By Mark Johnston | 19/02/2024
Philippines’ BSP and Germany’s Bundesbank signed an MOU to enhance capacity-building efforts through tailored training and advisory services.
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