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IMF urges BSP to tighten banking policies, preempt risks
by Keisha Ta-Asan - December 25, 2024 - 12:00am
The International Monetary Fund has urged the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to adopt proactive macroprudential measures to prepare and mitigate for any potential risks in the financial sector.
IMF: Capital restoration needed for Landbank, DBP
by Keisha Ta-Asan - December 25, 2024 - 12:00am
The International Monetary Fund believes it is crucial to restore the capital for the two state-owned banks that contributed to the startup capital of the Maharlika Investment Corp., and is urging that these institutions...
Government sets P629 billion local borrowing in Q1
by Keisha Ta-Asan - December 24, 2024 - 12:00am
The government plans to borrow P629 billion from the local debt market in the first quarter in the hope of favorable yields, as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas cut policy rates in December.
IMF calls for balanced monetary policy
by Keisha Ta-Asan - December 24, 2024 - 12:00am
The International Monetary Fund has called for a cautious and adaptive approach to monetary policy by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, as the Philippines faces increasing risks from supply-side shocks and inflationary...
Nomura: BSP likely to deliver three rate cuts in early 2025
by Keisha Ta-Asan - December 23, 2024 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will likely implement a series of 25-basis-point (bp) rate cuts during its first three policy meetings in 2025, Nomura Global Markets Research said.
Foreign debt hits record $139.64 billion
by Keisha Ta-Asan - December 23, 2024 - 12:00am
The country’s external debt hit an all-time high of $139.64 billion in end-September due to higher borrowings of the national government and the private sector, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipina...
P50, P100, P500 polymer banknotes released today
by Keisha Ta-Asan - December 23, 2024 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it will circulate limited quantities of its first Philippine polymer (FPP) banknote series starting today, with 70 to 90 million pieces allocated for each of the P500, P100...
BSP open to more rate cuts
by Keisha Ta-Asan - December 21, 2024 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas  is open to delivering policy rate cuts as early as its first meeting in 2025, but easing measures will remain aligned with the central bank’s forward guidance, BSP Governor...
Businesses less upbeat, consumers more bullish
by Keisha Ta-Asan - December 21, 2024 - 12:00am
Businesses in the Philippines turned less optimistic for the first quarter next year and the next 12 months amid economic uncertainties leading up to the midterm elections, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas...
Philippines Islamic finance poised for growth, says Fitch
by Keisha Ta-Asan - December 20, 2024 - 12:00am
“Islamic finance initiatives could help the Philippines establish closer economic ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council and ASEAN countries, such as Indonesia and Malaysia, and attract foreign direct inv...
Stocks down, peso pierces 59:$1
by Keisha Ta-Asan - December 20, 2024 - 12:00am
The local stock market took its cues from US equities, extending its decline to seven consecutive sessions as it plunged back to the 6,300 level.
BOP gap swells to over 2-year high
by Keisha Ta-Asan - December 20, 2024 - 12:00am
The country’s balance of payments deficit swelled to the highest level in over two years in November as the national government paid its external debt, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
BSP slashes interest rates again
by Keisha Ta-Asan - December 20, 2024 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas decided yesterday to lower policy rates further by 25 basis points as inflation remains within target and economic growth slows.
Security Bank inks deal with SMC Asia Car
by Keisha Ta-Asan - December 19, 2024 - 12:00am
Distributor Security Bank Corp., together with its subsidiary SB Rental, has signed a contract with SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., which is the official importer and distributor of BMW Group products in the P...
Low GDP per capita, political volatility weigh on Philippines ratings - Fitch
by Keisha Ta-Asan - December 19, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippines’ sovereign rating remains constrained by structural weaknesses, including low gross domestic product (GDP) per head and governance standards that lag behind peers, Fitch Ratings said.
First Metro finalizes FAMI sale to ATRAM
by Keisha Ta-Asan - December 19, 2024 - 12:00am
First Metro Investment Corp. , the investment banking arm of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. , has finalized the sale of all its shares in First Metro Asset Management Inc. to a consortium.
Government shifting borrowing mix toward domestic sources
by Keisha Ta-Asan - December 19, 2024 - 12:00am
The Department of Finance is planning to gradually shift the Philippine government’s borrowing mix toward domestic sources, targeting a 90 to 10 percent split in favor of local debt over the medium term.
Recto sees 25-bps rate cut
by Keisha Ta-Asan - December 19, 2024 - 12:00am
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, who also sits on the Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, said he agrees with market expectations of a 25-basis-point rate cut during the policy meeting today. “There’s...
Banks’ exposure in real estate down to 5-year low
by Keisha Ta-Asan - December 18, 2024 - 12:00am
The exposure of Philippine banks and trust entities to the volatile property segment eased to 19.55 percent of total as of end-September, marking its lowest in five years, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pil...
BSP to penalize erring peso RTGS participants
by Keisha Ta-Asan - December 17, 2024 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has updated its policy on penalties and sanctions for erring participants in the Peso Real-Time Gross Settlement System, a large value-payment system that enables fund transfers between...
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