Mactan, Cebu — Amid Trump's comeback, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is considering a 25 basis points (bps) reduction in borrowing costs, either in December or at the next Monetary Board (MB) meeting, as the central bank continues its easing cycle, according to an official. During the...
The Monetary Board (MB) has announced a second reduction in policy rates by 25 basis points for 2024 while noting that it will “maintain a measured approach in its easing cycle.” In a statement, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said the MB decided to reduce the Target Reverse Repurchase (RRP)...
JPMorgan Chase boss Jamie Dimon met with local business leaders and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The roundtable discussion featured prominent business leaders, including SM Investments Corp. Chairman Amando M. Tetangco Jr., Ayala Corporation...
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. has been awarded an “A-” rating in Global Finance magazine’s 2024 Central Banker Report Cards, marking him as one of the top central bank governors in world. In a statement on Monday, Aug. 26, the BSP announced that...
German financial services giant Deutsche Bank said that investment growth in the Philippines will likely remain constrained in the near term despite the upcoming easing of the central bank’s restrictive policies. In its Asia Macro Insights report published on Monday, Aug. 26, Deutsche Bank...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) agreed to fortify its cooperation and forge stronger bilateral ties in the areas of cybersecurity, payment systems, and digital innovation. In a ceremony held on 19 August 2024 in Siem Reap, Cambodia, Eli M. Remolona,...
As expected, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) Monetary Board has decided to reduce its target reverse repurchase (RRP) or policy rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 6.25 percent. The last time the BSP cut the benchmark rate was on Nov. 19, 2020, also by 25 bps from 2.25 percent to two percent....
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is on track to issuing its own central bank digital currency (CBDC) sooner than anticipated after announcing the conclusion of the proof-of-concept phase by the end of this year. When asked if he can reconfirm if the BSP will be able to launch the CBDC within...
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. said Saturday, July 20, that the passage of Republic Act No. 12010 or the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA) will give the central bank more teeth in protecting financial consumers. AFASA is a law that will curb and combat...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has urged the public to be more vigilant against scams involving the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create or manipulate fake videos and audio. In a statement on Friday, July 12, the BSP said that these AI-manipulated contents are being used to...
The Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC) sees substantial refinancing of maturing corporate bonds and loans this year as it weighs the impact of 'fresh uncertainties' overseas on the domestic economy. FSCC is an inter-agency council where the principals from the Bangko Sentral ng...
Dreaming Eli's fashion show, inspired by the evocative poetry of Christina Rossetti, unfolded as a powerful and empowering ode to feminine strength and resilience. Drawing from Rossetti's poignant verses, Dreaming Eli crafted a collection that reverberated with a resounding message of empowerment...