Central Bank of the Philippines
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
Bangladesh Bank heist casino boss faces lawsuit in New York
Bank asserts Kim Wong was involved in money laundering for North Korean regime
Philippines central bank announces wholesale CBDC pilot
“Project CBDCPh” will test large transactions at limited number of institutions
Central Banking Awards 2022: the winners in full
Recipients of the 2022 awards include Stanley Fischer, the Bank of Korea, Mario Marcel and many more
Central Banking Awards 2022: third group revealed
Awards recognise payments, currency, regulatory technology and financial market infrastructure
Currency initiative: Central Bank of the Philippines’ Cash Service Alliance
Homegrown IT system allows Philippine central bank to direct cashflows between banks during Covid-19
Payment services: CMA
Swedish payments firm is now key player in new payment system linking the Arab world and beyond
BSP inks deal with Australian firm for polymer note
Note Printing Australia will produce 1000-peso banknote, circulating from next year
MAS and BSP to pursue retail payment linkage
Central banks of Singapore and the Philippines promise to advance co-operation on fintech