Central Bank of the Philippines
Central Banking Awards 2023: final group of winners revealed
Awards recognise lifetime achievement of Stefan Ingves, as well as reserves management and more
Rates round-up: Philippines raises policy rate 50bp
Zambia increases amid poor inflation outlooks; Uruguay joins Latin American rate pause trend
BSP governor signals smaller rate hike likely next month
Governor Felipe Medalla says pressure from US monetary policy has declined
Philippines governor withdraws opposition to SWF
Parliament passes president’s project after changes, despite warnings over corruption
BSP governor issues ‘1MDB’ warning over proposed fund
Some legislators have proposed sovereign wealth fund, but critics warn it could increase corruption
Philippine central bank speeds up monetary tightening
Both key policy rate and inflation are now at highest levels for 14 years
Philippines governor announces rate rise in two weeks’ time
Governor Felipe Medalla gives forward guidance on intensified rate hike after Fed decision
Philippine central bank warns against currency speculation
BSP issues warning after peso touches an all-time low
Hong Kong, Indonesia and Philippines raise rates
Indonesian hike is above expectations, while HKMA and BSP also raise rates
People: July to September 2022
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
Philippine central bank raises capital requirements for rural banks
Rural banks’ association says the measure could hurt banks in low-income areas
Banknotes: July to September 2022
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers during the past three months
Philippine central bank raises policy rates by 50bp
The BSP revises upwards average inflation for 2022 to 5.4% from 5%
Philippine central bank to freeze licensing of digital asset firms
Existing financial institutions under the BSP’s supervision can still apply for a licence
Singapore and Philippines make unscheduled policy decisions
Central banks tighten policy as inflation continues to rise and US releases inflation data
New Philippines governor says he may accelerate tightening
Felipe Medalla says policy rates could be raised by more than 25 basis points
BSP raises rates by 25bp, while Indonesia holds
Economist warns Philippine central bank’s action may not be enough to bring inflation down
The FinTech and RegTech Global Awards 2022 virtual ceremony
View the trophy presentations and acceptance comments from the winners of the fifth annual Fintech and Regtech Global Awards
The Central Banking Awards 2022 virtual ceremony
View the trophy presentations and acceptance comments from the winners of the ninth annual Central Banking Awards
Less than 10% of RTGS systems meet ISO 20022
Most non-compliant central banks plan to implement messaging protocol by 2025
People: Skingsley to head BIS Innovation Hub
New deputy governor in Philippines; BIS names new Asia-Pacific rep; and more
Philippines president-elect plans to move governor to finance ministry
Marcos nominates board member Felipe Medalla as next governor
Rates round-up: South Africa, Philippines and Egypt hike
Emerging markets tighten policy amid unrelenting inflation
BSP opens currency exchange for migrants fleeing Ukraine
Returning Filipinos can convert their hryvnia to pesos at central bank and authorised banks