Philippines
Philippines' Tetangco praises microfinance
Microfinance is no longer a "mere buzzword" but part of the financial mainstream, said Amando Tetangco, the governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines.
Philippines' Tentango on links with banks
Amando Tetangco, the governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines, said that the institution should foster stronger links with the country's banking sector.
Philippines keep rates on hold
After implementing five cuts in the benchmark interest rate since July last year, the central bank of the Philippines kept interest rates unchanged at 5% on 24 April.
Inflation on course to hit target: NBP's Skrzypek
Polish inflation is still expected to return to target in the medium term, Slawomir Skrzypek, the governor of National Bank of Poland, said.
Philippines looks to end special vehicles
The central bank in the Philippines is seeking to draw a line under special purpose investment vehicles that are a legacy of the Asian financial crisis that erupted more than a decade ago.
Philippines's Tetangco warns on inflation risks
Prospects of further rate cuts in the Philippines dimmed after Amando Tetangco, the governor of the central bank, highlighted risks to the inflation outlook.
Philippines lowers rates to 5%
The Central Bank of the Philippines's rate-setting monetary board on Thursday cut its key policy rate by a quarter-point to 5%.
Philippines's Tentangco notes strong performance
The Filipino economy achieved the ideal confluence of high growth and low inflation in 2007, said Amando Tetangco, Jr, the governor of the central bank.
Philippines cuts rates to 5.25%
The Central Bank of the Philippines's rate-setting board voted on Thursday to reduce its benchmark overnight borrowing rate to 5.25%. The decision marks the third rate cut in a row for the central bank.
Philippines cuts rates to 15-year low
The Central Bank of the Philippines's rate-setting board voted on Thursday to lower its benchmark key policy rate to 5.5%, the lowest level for 15 years.
New payments model needed, says RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has suggested that a change in its regulatory regime, allowing migration to a new payments model featuring the use of mobile phones and pre-paid cards, could soon be under way.
World Bank to invest $5 billion in bonds for poor
The World Bank will set up a $5 billion fund to invest in bonds denominated in currencies of poor nations.
Rules found to hinder remittance payments
Regulatory compliance is the main barrier to doing business in the area of workers' remittance payments, according to a poll of Sibos delegates.
Philippines cuts rates
The Central Bank of the Philippines surprised the markets on Thursday by deciding to lower its key policy rates by 25 basis points to 5.75%, for the overnight borrowing rate, and 7.75% for the overnight lending rate.
Philippines to hold rates
Amando Tetangco, governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines, hinted that interest rates would remain unchanged for the foreseeable future.
Philippines: e-rediscouting system
In a speech made on the launch of an electronic rediscounting system, Amando Tetangco Jr, governor of the central bank of the Philippines, said that the system would expand access to credit of countryside areas in the Mindanao region.
Philippines to ease rules on bank investments
Amando Tetangco, governor of the central bank of the Philippines, has said rules concerning bank investments in overseas assets are to be eased.
Twin move leaves Philippine policy "neutral"
The Philippine central bank announced a sharp reduction of rates from 7.5 to 6% on 12 July. The move was, however, accompanied by the abolition of a policy of paying lower interest on large deposits with the central bank.
Basel II and risk management in the Philippines
As the Philippines gears up for Basel II, Amando Tetangco, Jr, the central bank's governor set out areas where the central bank could work with the banking system to improve risk management processes.
Central Bank of the Philippines - Annual Report 06
According to the Central Bank of the Philippines Annual Report 2006, the year 2006 saw a vibrant Philippine economy.
Philippines' Tetangco on harnessing credit
In the speech 'Harnessing credit for a better life for all' given on 19 April Amando Tetangco of the Central Bank of the Philippines said access to credit is an important element of economic development.
Philippines' Tetangco on migration, remittances
In the speech 'Migration, remittances, economic development and the role of banks' given on 15 March Amando M Tetangco, Jr of the Central Bank of the Philippines said the Philippine central bank's initiatives to further improve the environment for…
Tetangco on supervision in the Philippines
In the speech 'Meeting the challenges of a rapidly changing supervisory and regulatory landscape' given on 21 February Amando M Tetangco of the Central Bank of the Philippines said the regulatory reforms in central banking are inevitable across all…
BSP's Tetangco on the Philippine economy
In the speech 'A tipping point and a rising tide is lifting up the Philippine economy' given on 20 February Amando M Tetangco of the Central Bank of the Philippines said economic and fiscal achievements in 2006 have created a positive momentum for the…