Central Bank of the Philippines (BSP)
BSP rolls out consumer bill payment and P2P transfer services
Central bank also increases value limit for B2B transfers under existing system
BSP extends relief to lenders affected by Iran conflict
Central bank allows Filipino lenders to exclude losses on peso bonds caused by market volatility
Philippines and Indonesia tighten by 25bp
BSP says inflation ‘strong’ as BI’s focus remains on rupiah
Iran war poses ‘material but manageable risk’ to stability – BSP
Regulators say Philippines’ banks resilient to systemic financial stress while highlighting cyber threats
Banknotes: April to June 2026
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
AFI’s Alfred Hannig on the criticality of financial inclusion
The CEO of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion speaks about the importance of collaboration on digital and open finance, cyber resilience, data and credit infrastructure, women’s inclusion and consumer protection, amid funding squeezes
Edna Villa on the BSP’s shift to a risk-return SAA
The Philippines’ reserves head speaks about the transition to an upgraded strategic asset allocation framework, a broadening of eligible assets, the internalisation of some investments, the upgrade of tech platforms and the role of gold as a strategic…
Philippines governor says off-cycle rate hike possible
Remolona says BSP may have fallen behind the curve on inflation
Philippines inflation surges to 7.2%
BSP pledges response as economists say large rate hikes may be on the table
BSP says governor is awaiting formal notice of lawsuit
Remolona has not yet received copy of complaint from vice-president’s spouse
BSP tightens to fight inflation caused by Middle East conflict
Governor says easing cycle is over as bank forecasts price rises of 6.1% this year and 4.1% in 2027
Asean pledges deeper integration in face of Middle East uncertainty
Bloc’s finance ministers and central bank governors highlight increased geopolitical risks
Philippines holds rates at unscheduled policy meeting
BSP is latest central bank to highlight inflationary risks from current geopolitical developments
Central Banking Awards 2026: the winners in full
Awards recognise extraordinary achievements in another challenging year for central banks
Reserve manager: Central Bank of the Philippines
New risk management approaches, forward-looking SAA tranching, internal capacity building and a redesigned external fund management framework set the BSP apart
Philippines may not reach digital payments goal, says governor
Rate cuts will have limited impact on growth, despite BSP having ample policy space, says Remolona
BSP to use satellite imagery to aid policy-making
Philippines central bank partners with space agency to help identify climate-vulnerable communities
People: HKMA extends deputy chief executive’s term
Plus new appointments in the Philippines, New Zealand and Vietnam
Philippines extends incentives for sustainable lending
BSP says banks can have up to 40% credit exposure for green projects for another two years
Dollar remains central to Philippines economy, BSP says
Central bank discusses its responses to currency fluctuations and fallout from political scandal
Bank notes: October to December 2025
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months