BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS

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.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine Central Bank Readies Capital Market Reforms

By Editors | 19/02/2014

The Philippine central bank is eyeing new measures to further develop the country’s capital markets.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine Regulator Mulls Tighter Guidelines on Real Estate Loans

By Editors | 07/02/2014

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) plans stricter guidelines on banks’ exposure to the real estate sector as the country’s property market continues to boom.