BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS

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    AML / KYC

    Philippines AMLC Probes Alleged ML of Murdered Billionaire’s Ransom

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

    Authorities are investigating how PHP 200 million in ransom paid for kidnapped businessman Anson Que was laundered through casino junkets, e-wallets, and crypto.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    BSP Seeks to Boost Islamic Banking with Relaxed Regulations

    By Editors | 14/05/2025

    BSP proposes adjustments to capitalisation requirements and reporting procedures to spur growth in the Islamic banking sector

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    Market Infrastructure

    BSP Issues Draft Circular on Adoption of ISO 20022 Standard

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2025

    The BSP says all participants of payment systems must adopt the ISO 20022 messaging standard for each specific business function.

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    Market Infrastructure

    BSP Broadens Access to Foreign Exchange Hedging Instruments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2025

    The BSP has implemented reforms to broaden Filipinos’ access to hedging instruments involving the Philippine peso

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    BSP, IFC to Develop Movable Asset Financing in Philippines

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2025

    The BSP and the IFC will collaborate to develop Philippines’ movable finance market and improve credit access for MSMEs.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Evolving Indian Regulations: Future-Proofing the Banking Regulatory Ecosystem

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/04/2025

    Insights from a Nasdaq-led discussion, moderated by Regulation Asia, discussing regulatory change, the reporting ecosystem, data management practices, and related technology.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Asian Central Banks to Jointly Establish Multilateral Payments Scheme

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2025

    RBI, BNM, BSP, MAS and BOT aim to make the Nexus platform a scalable multilateral model for connecting instant payment systems globally.

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    BSP Directs FIs to Monitor for Election Fraud Red Flags

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2025

    Red flags include a surge in account registrations in areas known for vote buying/selling and large cash transactions during the election period.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    APAC’s Evolving Climate Regulations Are Reshaping Business Strategy

    By Catherine Bell | 25/03/2025

    In APAC, climate reporting is not just a compliance obligation; it is a strategic tool driving long-term resilience, writes Catherine Bell.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    BSP Proposes to Revise Rules on Peso NDFs and Swaps

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/03/2025

    The BSP wants banks to limit Peso NDF, NDS and NDCCS exposures to mitigate any potential build-up of systemic risks.

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