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AML / KYC
BSP to Ensure Hacked BDO Accounts Are Reimbursed
By Mark Johnston | 15/12/2021
Some 700 customers of BDO Unibank have suffered losses due to a hack. The BSP said it will ensure remedial measures are undertaken.
ESG / Sustainability
Bangko Sentral’s ‘Deliberate Approach’ to Sustainable Finance
By Mark Johnston | 14/12/2021
Deputy governor Chuchi Fonacier explains the BSP’s policy approach to sustainability, highlighting the central bank’s role as an ‘enabler’, ‘mobiliser’ and ‘doer’.
Fintech / Regtech
BSP Urges Rural Banks to Promote Financial Inclusion Through Tech
By Mark Johnston | 07/12/2021
As of end-June 2021, there were over 3,000 rural banks nationwide. However, only 21 of them offer PESONet and 11 offer InstaPay for electronic fund transfer services.
Capital / Liquidity
BSP Allows Digital Banks to Participate in Monetary Operations
By Editors | 30/11/2021
Digital banks and unit investment trust funds can also participate in the secondary market for central bank securities.
BSP Issues Revised Corporate Governance Rules for FIs
By Editors | 25/11/2021
Non-Filipino citizens can become members of a bank’s board of directors, to the extent of foreign ownership in the institution.
Fintech / Regtech
Philippine SEC Issues Draft Rules for Online Lenders, Fintechs
By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2021
The SEC is seeking a greater degree of regulatory oversight for fintech firms and digital lenders to address “abusive and predatory practices”.
Fintech / Regtech
BSP to Stop Accepting Applications for E-Money Issuer Licences
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/11/2021
EMI licence applications received from non-bank institutions will be processed until 15 December on a first-come, first-served basis.
Market Infrastructure
BSP Pursues Cross Border Payment Links with Malaysia, Thailand
By Editors | 16/11/2021
The BSP has been in dialogue with ASEAN central banks including MAS, BNM and BOT to make cross-border payment flows cheaper and more seamless.
Market Infrastructure
Singapore, Philippines to Pursue Cross Border Payment Links
By Editors | 08/11/2021
MAS and the BSP have agreed to pursue real time and QR payment systems links to enable instant, seamless and low-cost cross-border payments.
Philippines Streamlines Bank Merger Application Processes
By Editors | 07/11/2021
A five agency agreement will see documentary requirements cut in half and total processing times reduced from 160 to 55 business days.
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