Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is the central bank of the Philippines. 

BSP welcomes the Philippines' removal from AML/CFT grey list

The central bank said that it has strengthened its AML/CFT regime.

PH central bank unveil council for strengthening cyber resilience

The council will implement the BSP’s Financial Services Cyber Resilience Plan.

Lending by PH banks’ foreign currency deposit units declined 2.7% in Q2

Top sectors who took out loans are merchandise and service exporters, and power companies.

Philippine banks anticipate loan growth, steady NPL outlook

Most foreign and large banks anticipate their NPL ratios to be below 5%.

Philippine central bank cuts reserve requirement ratios

For universal and commercial banks, the RRR has been reduced to 7%.

Cash remittances from the US, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE grew.

Cash remittances from the US, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE grew.

GoTyme Bank partners with BSP to enable coin deposits

GoTyme Bank is reportedly the first bank partner to be integrated in the CoDMs.

Philippine central bank welcomes new monetary board member

Querubin was president and CEO of UCPB from 2003-2007.

Maybank kicks off Islamic banking operations in the Philippines

It is the first commercial bank in the country to get an IBU license.

PH banks’ loans up 10.4% in July

Growth of loans to residents slowed over the month.

Cambodia, Philippines ink MOU for closer financial cooperation

Representatives participated in a bilateral meeting to discuss macroeconomic and financial developments.

PH central bank pushes for digital wage payments

PH central bank pushes for digital wage payments

PH central bank issues framework for digital payment system operators

Payment system operators are required to obtain a license from the BSP.

Philippine central bank to grant up to 4 new digital bank licenses

The moratorium for new licenses will be lifted on 1 January 2025.

Loans extended by Philippine banks up 10.1% in June

Consumer lending expanded on the back of credit card loans.

Philippine banks more wary of lending to companies

Borrowers’ net profiles and profitability reportedly deteriorated in Q2.