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BSP OKs entry of Korean bank

By Lawrence Agcaoili | October 31, 2015 - 10:00am

Seoul-based Shinhan Bank Manila Branch, one of the foreign banks given the green light by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to set up shop in the Philippines,  has commenced operations on Oct. 19.

Business

Espenilla in ABA confab

October 20, 2015 - 12:00am

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor Nestor Espenilla will be among the regional bank regulators attending the 32nd ABA General Meeting and Conference on Nov. 12-13 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Taipei,...

Banking

Islamic banking rules to be released this yr

By Kathleen Martin | March 19, 2014 - 12:00am

Guidelines on Islamic banking may be released by the central bank as early as this year, a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas official said yesterday.

Business

Over-leveraged conglomerate

January 28, 2014 - 12:00am

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Business

60% of banks in Samar, Leyte back to normal

By Jovan Cerda | November 25, 2013 - 11:22am

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Business

Peso enters 43 territory

June 11, 2013 - 1:59pm

The peso broke into the 43 territory versus the greenback on early morning trade Tuesday, sinking further in value after closing...

Business

Ongpin plans criminal suit vs BSP official

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | January 5, 2013 - 12:00am

Former Trade Minister Roberto V. Ongpin is planning to file criminal charges against a top Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) official for allegedly violating the anti-graft law by causing him undue injury.

Business

Remittance growth poised to meet full-year forecast - BSP

November 15, 2012 - 5:30pm

Growth in money sent home by Filipinos abroad remained on track to meeting the full-year forecast as of the third quarter,...

Business

Purchase of Bancommerce by Malaysia's CIMB still under review

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | August 30, 2012 - 12:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is still reviewing the application of Malaysia’s CIMB to purchase a majority stake in Bank of Commerce, a ranking BSP official said.

Business

BSP bans flat rates on loans

July 3, 2012 - 12:00am

Banks and other lending institutions are no longer allowed to offer flat interest rates on loans as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) implements circulars updating rules of a 1963 law that enforces transparency...

Business