Philippines
Philippines tightens more than expected as inflation bites
BSP expects price growth to remain high next year due to oil prices and El Niño effects
Zombie firms in Asian EMEs cause disinflation in AEs – study
Spillover is transmitted to advanced economies via trade channels, BIS report says
Philippines tightens policy as inflation fight continues
Analysts believe decision marks end of BSP’s current policy cycle
Asia-Pacific central banks say AI risks require ‘vigilance, agility’
MAS and BoT also sign anti-fraud MoU on sidelines of meeting involving 11 monetary authorities
People: RBNZ appoints assistant governor
BoE names new chief cashier; BSP board members reappointed; Japan designates deputy chair
Asean’s expanding and evolving swap lines
The Asian trade bloc – with and without China, Japan and South Korea – wants to strengthen emergency liquidity support
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
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
Asean+3 to prioritise digital cross-border payment co-operation
Group looking to open joint forum on tokenisation and stablecoins
Thailand holds policy as expected
BoT says Middle East conflict has had direct impact on domestic growth
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
Sabine Mauderer on the past, present and future of the NGFS
Bundesbank official discusses green policy, the Fed, data blind spots and future prospects
Philippines holds rates at unscheduled policy meeting
BSP is latest central bank to highlight inflationary risks from current geopolitical developments
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
Monetary policy in Asia since the pandemic
Asean+3 nations must plan to tackle ‘disturbance’, ‘structural’ and ‘radical’ uncertainty using a disciplined policy mix to preserve price stability amid global shocks, writes Dong He
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