Banking & Insurance

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued new regulations requiring that large cash transactions exceeding ₱500,000 (or its foreign currency equivalent) be processed through traceable financial channels, as part of efforts to combat money laundering and enhance financial system integrity.

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), in partnership with BPI MS Insurance, has launched BPI Freelancer, a personal accident insurance product specifically designed for freelancers, consultants, digital nomads, and self-employed professionals. The service reflects BPI’s growing focus on inclusive financial solutions for non-traditional workers who typically lack access to formal employment benefits.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Hub has welcomed over 6,000 visitors since opening its doors to the public in May 2025. Located at the BSP Head Office along Roxas Boulevard in Manila, the Hub serves as a centralized venue for the BSP’s public-facing services.

Southeast Asia’s leading digital finance platform Atome and the country's top digital bank Maya Bank have signed a ₱2.75 billion (approx. US$48 million) loan channeling agreement aimed at expanding access to credit for millions of underserved Filipinos.

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has set aside an additional P1.9 billion in emergency loans for more than 71,000 active members and pensioners in five areas severely impacted by the southwest monsoon (habagat), the Intertropical Convergence Zone, and tropical storms Crising, Dante, and Emong.