BSP

BSP seen weighing off-cycle rate hike 

A surprise half-point rate hike outside the usual policy schedule of the Bangko Sentral ng…

Banks deliver another banner year

Philippine banks posted another year of record profitability in 2025 to cross the P400-billion mark.…

BSP tightens currency complex security as ‘infractions’ rise

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is tightening security protocols at its Security Plant Complex…

BSP’s 10-month bottom line slipped 4%

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) saw its profits decline in the first 10 months…

Bank lending up 10.3% in November despite subdued confidence

Bank lending grew at a steady pace in November 2025, with the expansion of credit…

BSP sets fees on nonbanks with trust units

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will begin charging supervision fees to nonbank financial companies…

BSP easing cycle may end with just one more cut

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is nearing the end of its easing cycle, Governor…

Gov’t bonds lured foreign funds in 2025 as PH stocks lagged

The Philippines still recorded a net inflow of flighty foreign capital in 2025 despite a…

BSP: Stronger reforms beat demonetization

More urgent institutional reforms—including lifting bank secrecy rules and strengthening safeguards against illicit financial flows—would…

BSP requires ISO 20022 on retail payments

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is requiring all retail payment systems in the country…