Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is the central bank of the Philippines.
Philippine remittances up 2.9% to $3b in November: central bank
Philippine remittances up 2.9% to $3b in November: central bank
Cumulative personal remittances grew to $33.6b in the first 11 months of 2023.
Former PH finance secretary appointed to monetary board
He joins a seven-member board headed by BSP governor Eli Remolona, Jr.
Philippine bank lending up 7% in November 2023
Loans to production activities rose thanks to a growth in real estate and energy activities.
Philippine central bank amends policy on bounced checks
It has also reintroduced the Intraday Settlement Facility for banks.
BSP: cap on online payment facilities to stay
This aligns with the BSP's ongoing efforts to encourage digital financial transactions.
Philippine banks sees lending go up by 7.1% in October
Loans for production activities rose during the month.
Central bank rate cuts could raise Philippine banks’ earnings by 2.6%
Every 100bp rate cut would free PHP106b of liquidity.
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