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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......»»
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......»»
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 […].....»»
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......»»
Trump to face jurors in April before facing US voters in November
Republican strategists say voters have grown accustomed to Donald Trump's norm-shattering behavior, but a guilty verdict could hurt his ability to win over swing voters who decide elections.....»»
The Importance of Still Keeping Loose Change
In the Philippines, the convenience of digital payments is quickly becoming the norm. There are now fewer lines to the ATMs every payday, people are now using their phones more for payments, and digital banks are becoming more prevalent. Amidst the digital transformation the country is undergoing, we often hear “I don’t have cash” from […].....»»
Creating Between Worlds: Paolo Villanueva on Working in Liberal Arts and Technology
We’re living in an age where science fiction concepts are truly beginning to step outside the world of fiction. From the leaps that have been made in Artificial Intelligence, to revolutionary developments with everyday technology — things that once used to be achievable only through one’s imagination have instead become more of the norm. All […].....»»
Angat’s water to hit below minimum level in June
The water elevation in Angat Dam dropped to 200.05 meters yesterday and may go down below its minimum operating level of 180 meters in June due to the El Niño phenomenon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»
Moody’s Analytics sees below 5 percent GDP in Q4
Philippine economic growth likely slowed to below five percent in the final quarter of 2023 on the back of softer global economic growth, according to Moody’s Analytics......»»
Trade deficit narrows to $4 billion in December
The country’s trade deficit narrowed in December as both exports and imports declined, bringing the full-year 2023 trade gap to $52.42 billion, down from the previous year’s shortfall of $57.65 billion, the Philippine Statistics Authority said......»»
Angat water level below normal
Angat water level below normal.....»»
Angat water level below normal
Angat water level below normal.....»»
Angat water level below normal
Angat water level below normal.....»»
Angat water level below normal
Angat water level below normal.....»»
Angat water level below normal
Angat water level below normal.....»»
Angat water level below normal
Angat water level below normal.....»»
Angat water level below normal
Angat water level below normal.....»»
Angat water level below normal
Angat water level below normal.....»»
Market tumbles below 6,800 amid profit taking
The stock market fell below the 6,800 level yesterday as investors continued to engage in profit taking following its recent rally......»»
Inflation likely eased below 3 percent in January
Economists believe inflation further eased for the fourth straight month in January, with some convinced that the rise in consumer prices slowed to below three percent for the first time in more than three years......»»