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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

BSP

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has implemented various regulatory changes in late 2025, including easing rules for Islamic banks, exempting PERA UITFs from non-resident ownership limits, and issuing directives affecting online gambling through e-wallets. These actions aim to promote financial inclusion, support economic growth, and address concerns related to corruption and illegal financial activities. The BSP also continues to influence market conditions through interest rate cuts and monetary easing to boost consumer spending and investment.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Fri, October 24, 2025 at 1:23 AM

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Recent developments on Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Fri, October 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM

Govt foreign borrowings drop 71% to $1.1B in Q3 2025

The Philippine government's foreign borrowings significantly decreased by 71.13% in the third quarter of 2025, amounting to $1.10 billion.

Wed, October 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM

PAGCOR income drops 49% after BSP directive on e-wallets

The Philippine Amusement Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) reported a "sharp decline" in its income starting August 2025, with revenues dropping by as much as 49 percent.

Tue, October 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM

BSP eases rules for Islamic banks to boost market

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved simplified regulatory guidelines for Islamic banks and Islamic banking units to encourage more players and develop the country's Islamic finance market.

Tue, October 21, 2025 at 11:41 AM

BSP exempts PERA UITFs from non-resident ownership rule

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has exempted Personal Equity Retirement Account (PERA) Unit Investment Trust Funds (UITFs) from the non-resident ownership rule, enabling overseas Filipinos to invest in central bank securities.

Tue, October 21, 2025 at 12:05 AM

BTr awards P25B T-bills amid strong P97.17B demand

The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) fully awarded P25 billion in Treasury bills in Monday's auction, with investor demand reaching P97.17 billion.

Tue, October 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM

BSP rate cut to boost holiday spending, consumer borrowing

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)'s recent interest rate cut is anticipated to stimulate consumer borrowing and spending during the upcoming year-end holidays, according to TransUnion Philippines.

Mon, October 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM

PH BOP surplus down to $82 million in September

The Philippines recorded a balance of payments (BOP) surplus of $82 million in September, a significant decrease from the $3.5 billion surplus recorded in the same month last year.

Sat, October 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM

PSEi closes slightly down amid cautious trading

The Philippine stock market concluded the week with a slight decline, with the PSEi closing down by 0.09 percent at 6,084.07 points.

Fri, October 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM

Business groups back bank secrecy law reforms to fight corruption

Six major Philippine business groups support reforms to the bank secrecy law and the Foreign Currency Deposit Act, viewing the current laws as restrictive for regulators.

Wed, October 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM

OFW remittances rise 3.2% in August to $2.98 billion

Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos grew by 3.2% year-on-year to $2.98 billion in August, surpassing July's growth rate.