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In line with its commitment to staying ahead in the digital age, the BSP launched its mobile application (app) that will offer Filipinos a seamless and convenient means of accessing BSP information and services literally at their fingertips.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have filed criminal complaints against six individuals who were recently arrested for willfully destroying Philippine coins.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on cooperation in currency management and gold refining last 22 January 2025.
While both big and small companies are challenges, SM founder Henry Sy, Sr.’s life lessons help provide perspective in navigating and overcoming crisis and uncertainties
The Financial Inclusion Steering Committee (FISC) launched the Youth Financial Inclusion (YFI) Initiative on 20 January 2025, aiming to boost youth account ownership and build a financially capable next generation of Filipinos.
On 23rd January 2025, the Republic of the Philippines announced its USD 10-year and 25-year dual-tranche SEC-registered Fixed Rate Global Bonds (the Global Bonds or the Notes) at Asia open, this was followed by an announcement of its 7-year EUR sustainability bonds at Europe open on the same day. This marks the Republic’s first ever EUR sustainability bond and also marks the Republic’s return to EUR bond markets since April 2021. The USD 25-year Global Bond and EUR 7-year will be issued under the Republic’s Sustainable Finance Framework, marking the Republic’s seventh G3 ESG bond offering.
The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) has issued the updated dynamic threshold for each security based on trade data from July to December 2024. According to the PSE, the dynamic threshold will be adjusted on Monday, February 3, 2025.
In line with its commitment to staying ahead in the digital age, the BSP will launch its mobile application (app). This move follows the successful strategies employed by renowned central banks like the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Deutsche Bundesbank, and Bank Negara Malaysia; the BSP mobile app will offer Filipinos a seamless and convenient means of accessing BSP information and services literally at their fingertips.
Fraud can occur in the form of SMS phishing (smishing). Anyone can be a target so be alert. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) warns the public of a text scam phishing for sensitive personal information and claiming that the recipient’s National ID has expired and must be renewed.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has effectively expanded accredited Personal Equity and Retirement Accounts (PERA) Administrators following its approval of the first PERA Administrator under its regulation.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing new guidelines that will expand fundraising and investment opportunities in the Philippine capital market and, at the same time, strengthen the protection of investors and other financial consumers.
BOI Investment Approvals Soar to P1.62 Trillion, Setting a 57-Year Record and Surpassing 2024 Target1/9/2025 The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) has approved P1.62 trillion in investments in 2024 as of December 17. This figure not only surpasses the agency’s P1.5 trillion target for the year but also marks the highest level of investment approvals in the BOI’s 57-year history.
The Social Security System (SSS) announced that it is implementing a 1% contribution rate hike starting January 2025 to bring the contribution rate to 15% from the previous 14%, pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2018. This is accompanied also by increases in the minimum Monthly Salary Credit (MSC) to P5,000.00 from the previous P4,000.00 and in the maximum MSC to P35,000.00 from the previous P30,000.00. With these, SSS put into effect the last tranche of contribution rate and MSC increases which started in 2019.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is entering the New Year with a stronger commitment to implementing policies and reforms that will further boost the capital market, strengthen the corporate sector, and support the country’s overall economic growth.
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