Benjamin Diokno
Philippines’ Marcos pledges SWF will still go ahead
Government puts implementation rules on hold, but president says it will open by year’s end
Economists warn Philippines state fund could increase corruption
Central bank will contribute annual dividends to fund for two years, delaying capital increase
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
People: July to September 2022
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
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
Central Banking Awards 2022: third group revealed
Awards recognise payments, currency, regulatory technology and financial market infrastructure
MAS and BSP to pursue retail payment linkage
Central banks of Singapore and the Philippines promise to advance co-operation on fintech
BSP sees no signs of capital outflow as Fed taper begins
Central Bank of the Philippines now mulling exit from its own purchase programme
BSP governor sides with ‘team transitory’ as inflation stays high
Philippine inflation averaged 4.5% during the first nine months this year, well above target
Philippines central bank calls for urgent reform of secrecy law
Financial industry says current law attracts money launderers as governor demands change
Philippines central bank keeps key rate at record low
Central bank pledges loose policy “for as long as necessary” as Covid-19 cases increase
Philippines governor issues caution over proposed fiscal package
Faster vaccinations, structural reform and infrastructure are key to recovery, Diokno says
The Central Banking Awards 2021 virtual ceremony
View the trophy presentations and acceptance comments from the winners of the eighth annual Central Banking Awards
Central Banking Awards 2021: winners in full
Winners in 2021 include the Federal Reserve, Alejandro Díaz de León and Charles Goodhart
Central Banking Awards 2021: second group of winners announced
Lifetime achievement award unveiled, plus awards for transparency, advisory, global markets and more
Website: Central Bank of the Philippines
BSP says its website’s mobile-friendly design and chatbot has boosted effectiveness of communication
People: Philippines governor recovering after medical procedure
Benjamin Diokno steps back from duties temporarily, plus appointments in UK, Singapore and more
‘E-money’ is boosting financial inclusion in Philippines – deputy governor
“E-money” system has driven rise in citizens with bank accounts, BSP says
Philippine central bank cuts rates to record low
BSP cuts rates by 50bp as IMF projects 3.6% GDP contraction in 2020
Central Bank of the Philippines cuts rates at emergency meeting
Emergency move brings central bank's rate cuts this year to 125 basis points
Philippines, Taiwan and Indonesia cut rates; Singapore on watch
Asian central banks continue easing to boost virus-hit economies
BSP’s Diokno on forward guidance and cutting reserves
Philippines governor, Benjamin Diokno, speaks about fintech and efforts to wean Asia off the US dollar
Philippines central bank cuts policy rates for third time this year
Governor Diokno says benign inflation outlook provides more room for further rates reduction