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BSP prodded to build up forex reserves

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas should continue rebuilding its gross international reserves amid the wide current account deficit and heavy reliance on debt funding, according to Bank of America Global Research......»»

Category: financeSource: philstar philstarMar 20th, 2024

Philippines forex reserves dip to $103 billion in January

The country’s forex buffer slid slightly to $103.4 billion in January as the government paid its foreign debts and the central bank’s gold holdings took a hit from lower prices in the global market......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

How to Trade the Forex Market: A Comprehensive Overview

Trading the forex market involves buying and selling currencies with the intention of making a profit from the changes in the exchange rate, hence why.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Forex buffer hits 2-year high

The country’s dollar reserves rose to a 23-month high in March due to higher government deposits with the central bank and higher gold prices in the international market, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Forex buffer hits 2-year high

The country’s dollar reserves rose to a 23-month high in March due to higher government deposits with the central bank and higher gold prices in the international market, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

BSP onboards 1st nonbank electronic money issuer

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) achieved a significant milestone by welcoming OmniPay, Inc. as the first nonbank electronic money issuer (EMI) participant in its Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment system, PhilPaSSplus. This move aligns with the National Payment Systems Act and signifies a more inclusive national payment system, allowing nonbank financial institutions to conduct efficient and low-risk funds transfers directly through the central bank. Assistant Governor Mary Anne P. Lim emphasized the BSP's commitment to safeguarding the entire Peso RTGS payment system amidst global trends of diversified participation. With 236 institutions, including various banks and nonbank entities, utilizing PhilPaSSplus for large value transactions and retail payment clearing, the BSP's initiative reflects a broader trend of central banks facilitating direct access for nonbank entities to settlement services. This development comes as international standard-setting bodies work on access guidelines to manage risks in evolving payment systems with new players and financial technologies......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

BSP s Remolona jokes about gold reserves a week after hidden wealth incident

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Chairman of the Monetary Board and Governor Eli Remolona Jr. poked fun at the BSP handing out portions of the country's gold reserves, a week after nearly a thousand people flocked to the BSP to supposedly claim trillions in "hidden wealth.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated News8 hr. 43 min. ago

Philippines gross int l reserves level settles at 103.4 bln USD in April

MANILA, May 7 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' gross international reserves (GIR) decreased to 103.4 billion U.S. dollars at the end of April from 104.1 billion dollars at the end of March, the Philippine central bank said Tuesday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the latest GIR level represents a more than adequate external liquidity buffer equivalent to 7.7 months' worth of imports of goods and payments.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Hotel101 Global reserves Ticker symbol “HBNB” in Nasdaq SE

Hotel101 Global reserves Ticker symbol “HBNB” in Nasdaq SE.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

BSP to further relax forex rules

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas may further relax its rules and regulations governing foreign exchange transactions in a bid to attract more foreign investments into the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

BSP logs 40K complaints relating to financial consumer protection; only 5% come from Mindanao

SINCE the effectivity of the Financial Consumer Protection Act (Republic Act 11765) in June 2022, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has logged more than 40,000 complaints from customers of different BSP-supervised financial institutions from all over the Philippines. Of this number, only around 5 percent come from Mindanao, implying the Mindanaoans' unawareness of the law......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

BSP Governor Eyes Potential Rate Cut as Inflation Eases

In a recent interview, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. hinted at a potential rate cut later this year, signaling optimism amid the nation’s economic landscape. While cautious about the first semester, Remolona remains watchful, stating that the move could come “within the year.” The BSP, responding to escalating inflation, had hiked […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

BSP governor says February rate cut not likely

In statements made to the press, BSP Governor Eli Remolona said that due to the “numbers we are seeing” a rate cut “is not likely (on) February 15”, which is the next scheduled meeting date for the BSP’s Monetary Board......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

ICTSI to build $800 million terminal in Batangas

International Container Terminal Services Inc., the listed ports giant led by tycoon Enrique Razon, has no desire of slowing down its domestic expansion, as it will invest $800 million to build a container terminal in Batangas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Cebu City to build ‘new Sambag Ville’

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “We will build a new Sambag Ville,” announced Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama on Monday, April 15. He said this announcement during his meeting with barangay officials of Sambag II, the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO), and the National Housing Authority, in response to the recent fire.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

NHA to build P72.7-M housing project in Zambo City

NHA to build P72.7-M housing project in Zambo City.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Cebu-based developer invests PHP430M to build 709 townhouse units in north Cebu town

CEBU CITY, Dec. 17 (PNA) — Cebu-based developer Primary Homes Inc. (PHI) is investing PHP430 million to build 709 townhouse units in its 5.4-hectare property in Poblacion, Compostela town in northern Cebu.........»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinestodaRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Build ‘turtle ships’ to resupply Ayungin

Our engineers must build “turtle ships.” Such ships would fend off Chinese ramming, laser gunning and water cannoning in our seas......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Dusit Thani, Sheraton to build hotels in Cagayan de Oro 

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 24 March) — Two international hotel chains — Sheraton and Dusit Thani –  are set to build hotels in this city, the third in Mindanao for Dusit Thani and the first in Mindanao for Sheraton.  Dusit Thani operates two in the Davao region – Dusit Thani Residence Davao in Davao […].....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

All residents in no-build zone prioritized for relocation

All residents in no-build zone prioritized for relocation.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Lapu-Lapu City to build 5 residential buildings in Pusok

Lapu-Lapu City to build 5 residential buildings in Pusok.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024