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Philippines Govt to Introduce Digital Identification System, Improve Access to Financial Services

Finance Secretary (in the Philippines) Benjamin Diokno recently noted that the government will be focused on accelerating the rollout of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys ID) in order to further expand public access to financial products/services while achieving “e-governance.” Former President Rodrigo Duterte had reportedly… Read More

Philippines: First Licensed Securities Crowdfunding Company Investree Looks to Support MSMEs

Investree, the Philippines’ first SEC licensed crowdfunding company, is looking to support the country’s underserved MSME sector. “Digital transformation has to form a core part of recovery and future growth. We believe that every business deserves a chance to grow and we try our best… Read More

Digital Banking: Union Bank of Philippines to Launch Fourth Virtual Bank in Southeast Asian Nation

The Union Bank of the Philippines, which is part of a conglomerate that is led by Aboitiz Equity Ventures, will be launching the fourth all-digital banking platform in the Southeast Asian country. This, according to a Philstar Global report. The UnionBank’s virtual bank application has… Read More

Reserve Bank of the Philippines to Continue Working on its Central Bank Digital Currency which Might Streamline Financial Services

Benjamin Diokno, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of the Philippines, recently noted that the underlying technology behind digital tokens may streamline or enhance existing financial services. The nation’s central bank is looking into the feasibility of issuing its own virtual currency. Diokno believes that… Read More

Central Bank in the Philippines is Working on Digital Banking Guidelines including Minimal Capital Requirements

The BSP (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas), the central bank of the Philippines, is working on a new set of guidelines for digital banks that plan on establishing operations in the country. The BSP confirmed that foreign individuals or business entities will be able to own… Read More

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