Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

    ESG / Sustainability

    BSP Calls on Banks to Adhere to Sustainable Finance Roadmap

    By Mark Johnston | 22/02/2022

    Lending to activities that are considered sustainable and environment-friendly will qualify FIs for incentives, such as preferential rediscount rates.

    AML / KYC

    Philippine AMLC Asks FIs to Guard Against Digital Vote-Buying

    By Editors | 21/02/2022

    The advisory comes in anticipation of an influx of financial activities that usually occur during elections. The Philippines has a general election on 8 May.

    BSP Eases Confirmation Process for Bank Directors, Officers

    By Editors | 20/02/2022

    The amendments aim to limit the coverage of officers requiring confirmation for appointment and to streamline documentary requirements.

    Philippine SEC Proposes Fee Cap Guidance for Lending Companies

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2022

    The proposed guidance seeks to operationalise a BSP circular which was implemented earlier this year to curb predatory lending practices.

    AML / KYC

    Philippines: DOJ, BAP to Collaborate on Combatting Cybercrime

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 07/02/2022

    The DOJ and BAP will collaborate on stronger measures to combat online fraud, including to enhance enforcement and prosecution of cybercriminals.

    Market Infrastructure

    Philippines to Enhance Supervision of Financial Conglomerates

    By Editors | 04/02/2022

    The BSP, SEC, PDIC, and Insurance Commission have agreed to establish a supervisory college for financial conglomerate supervision.

    Enforcement

    Philippines Passes New Financial Consumer Protection Act

    By Editors | 02/02/2022

    The law empowers financial regulators to enforce standards of business conduct by financial entities and adjudicate on consumer complaints.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BSP Launches Open Finance Roadmap, Financial Inclusion Strategy

    By Editors | 02/02/2022

    The open finance roadmap paves the way for greater collaboration and data sharing between FIs and fintechs, which will help boost financial inclusion.

    ESG / Sustainability

    BSP Implementing “RING” Approach to Protect Financial System

    By Editors | 27/01/2022

    “RING” stands for Risk management guidelines, Integrity, New technologies, and Governance standards, said BSP governor Benjamin Diokno

    Market Infrastructure

    BSP Introduces Multiple Batch Settlement to PESONet

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/01/2022

    The change increases PESONet’s daily batch settlement to two cycles, enabling better risk management for FIs and greater convenience for customers.

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