Banking & Insurance
Central bank bars five unregistered money changers to protect consumers
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has denied central bank registration to five entities found operating as money service businesses without prior authorization. Under strict regulatory measures, the Monetary Board declared the five establishments disqualified from registering or legally operating in the country.
BPI marks 175-year milestone with proposed ₱5-Billion sustainable bond issuance
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is set to expand its sustainability efforts and mark a major milestone in its corporate history with a proposed ₱5-billion bond offering. Dubbed the BPI SIBOL Bonds, this issuance serves as the third tranche under the bank’s broader ₱200-billion bond and commercial paper program, with an option to increase the offer size based on demand.
Global financial leaders gather in Manila to tackle growing climate risks
In a historic move, top central bankers, climate scientists, and business leaders from around the globe converged at the Philippine International Convention Center on October 19, 2026, for the first-ever Green Swan Conference held outside Switzerland.
Simple daily habits keep digital banking safe, says EastWest
Digital banking has become a seamless part of daily life for millions of Filipinos, from quick money transfers before work to settling bills from a smartphone at night.
BSP book unveils pre-colonial Surigao gold treaures
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has launched a new book titled “Bahandi: The Surigao Treasure and Related Finds”at its head office in Manila. The publication shines a spotlight on extraordinary pre-colonial gold artifacts, revealing the rich cultural heritage and advanced civilization of early Filipinos long before the arrival of Spanish colonizers.
