Central Bank of the Philippines (BSP)
Philippines’ Tetangco to get second term: reports
Central Bank of the Philippines governor Amando Tetangco reportedly set to be offered second term at the helm; Tetangco credited with anchoring inflation expectations following recent spikes
Philippines’ central bank takes ownership of golf course: reports
Central Bank of the Philippines takes over local golf club resort following default on loan by failed lender, local media say
Philippines bats away attacks of new banknote series: reports
Central Bank of the Philippines’ deputy governor Diwa Guinigundo reportedly dismisses criticisms of incorrectly rendered native bird and map on new banknotes
Ex-Philippines governor named US ambassador
Central Bank of the Philippines’ former governor Jose Cuisia Jr. selected as country’s ambassador to the United States
Philippine banks migrate to new remittance payments system
Central Bank of the Philippines says all twelve participating banks are using new electronic payments system for remittances
Philippines’ Tentangco on launch of new ATM project
Central Bank of the Philippines governor Amando Tetangco says new ATM project will create more compatibility
Hedging activity growing in the Philippines
While authorities in the West increase derivatives regulation, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has liberalised rules governing both hedging and yield enhancement markets in the past few years. Despite the challenges in expanding penetration in a market…
Philippines’ Tetangco on effective governance
Central Bank of the Philippines governor Amanda Tetangco stresses importance of effective governance for growth
Philippines’ Tetangco launches book on CB law
Central Bank of the Philippines governor Amando Tetangco praises in-house legal team
Cross-border collateral may alleviate dollar funding strains: Emeap
Executives’ Meeting of East Asia Pacific Central Banks says crisis revealed shortcomings in regional money markets; swaps deals, cross-border collateral could alleviate some problems
Accounting change behind Saudi gold surge
Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency’s gold reserves more than double due to accounting adjustment; European central banks keep to agreement while Russia, Philippines buy
Philippines' Tetangco applauds microfinance steps
Central Bank of the Philippines' governor Amanda Tetangco says banks must embrace micro lending
Rate decisions this week
Majority of central banks to vote this week hold rates constant though dissent voiced in the US and South Africa; Philippines and India tighten, Hungary loosens
Rate decisions this week
The majority of central banks that reviewed rates this week made no change, pointing to the need for a sustainable recovery
How the Philippines is responding to the crisis
Central Bank of the Philippines' Amando Tentangco Jr describes policy response to crunch
Positive growth proves Central Bank of Philippines right
Second quarter GDP data justifies the Central Bank of Philippines’ decision to keep rates on hold
Philippines cb ends of easing cycle
Central Bank of the Philippines central bank ends series of interest-rate cuts, signals lengthy pause
Philippines cuts to 17-year low
The Central Bank of the Philippines has cut its main policy rates by 25 basis points, taking the overnight borrowing rate to new lows of 4.25%.
Philippines' Tetangco mindful of inflation
Monetary policy in 2009 will continue to pursue prudent rate movements mindful of price stability as the primary mandate, Amando Tentangco, the governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines, has said.
Philippines cuts again as inflation abates
The Central Bank of the Philippines cut rates by half a point for the second month in a row on Friday, citing a shift in the inflation outlook.
Tetangco on bank security in the Philippines
Bank security management goes beyond guard deployment and monitoring, said Amando Tetangco, the governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines.
Philippines' Tetangco: 2009 will be critical
Philippines ended 2008 fairly unharmed from the global financial turmoil but 2009 is critical, said Amando Tetangco, the governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines.
Philippines cuts as World Bank pledges $200m food
The Central Bank of the Philippines lopped half a point off its key rate on Thursday as the World Bank approved a $200m loan to ensure the country's poor would have basic foodstuffs amid the growth slowdown.
We deserve praise: Philippines' Tetangco
Amando Tetangco, the governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines, believes the institution's Monetary Policy Committee has performed well, all things considered.