Tag "Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)"
Understanding Cryptocurrency Regulations in the Philippines
The Philippines has become a hotbed for cryptocurrency adoption due to its tech-savvy population and growing internet penetration. In recent years, cryptocurrencies have grown significantly, with more people using digital currencies for various purposes, including remittances, investments, and online transactions.
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Medalla Says GCash Hit by Phishing Scam, 80% Of Lost Funds Already Recovered
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla said that the recent unauthorised deductions from mobile wallet GCash amounting to PHP 37 million (approximately US$660,000) was the result of a phishing incident and not hacking, according to a report
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Philippines, Japan Launch Credit Risk Model for SMEs’ Creditworthiness
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have teamed up to launch the Credit Risk Database (CRD) Scoring Model, aimed at improving the creditworthiness assessment of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines.
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How Far Along is the Philippines’ Digital Payments Transformation Roadmap?
Of the many branches of fintech that can benefit society, the Philippines recognised the need to embrace digital payments as a means of fostering financial inclusion and economic growth. In response, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) launched the Digital
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BSP Sets Deadline for Full Adoption of QR Ph by 1 July
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has given all BSP-supervised financial institutions (BSFIs) until 1 July 2023 to fully adopt the National QR Code Standard (QR Ph). The guidelines were issued via a memorandum that provides for the transition of
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BSP Aims to Lower or Waive Fees for Smaller E-Payments
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said that it will continue to work with banks to lower or waive transaction fees for smaller e-payments. The regulator is looking to make financial digitalisation more inclusive in line with the BSP’s Digital
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Financial Inclusion in the Philippines: The Synergy of Fintech and Rural Banks
In the Philippines, financial inclusion remains a pressing issue, particularly in rural areas where access to financial services is limited. This lack of access can perpetuate a cycle of poverty that is difficult to overcome. The traditional rural banking sector
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Here’s How Fintech Is Modernising Digital Payments in the Philippines
The digital payments landscape in the Philippines has undergone significant growth and evolution in recent years. In 2015, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the country’s central bank, introduced the National Retail Payment System (NRPS) to promote the development and
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The Philippines Is Poised to Become Number One Global Blockchain Hub
The Philippines has the potential to become the number one blockchain hub, according to the newly formed Blockchain Council of the Philippines. The archipelago is home to several blockchain startups and amongst the highest internet and NFT penetration rate of a digital
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BSP, Philippine Payments Management Launches ‘Bills Pay PH’
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Philippine Payments Management (PPMI) launched “Bills Pay PH” in line with continuing efforts to digitalise the country’s retail payments landscape. Bills Pay PH facilitates digital transactions between accounts from different payment service
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