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BSP studies adoption of rules in bank mortgages

July 22, 2013 - 12:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is looking at how to adopt the new international regulation on bank mortgages meant to strengthen oversight on the real estate market.

Business

BSP halves interest charge on loans with unspecified rates

June 30, 2013 - 12:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has lowered to six from 12 percent the rate financial institutions may charge on loans and other credit obligations with no specific interest rate.

Business

BSP assures RBs level playing field

By Lawrence Agcaoili | June 3, 2012 - 12:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has assured major players in the rural banking industry of a level playing field as well-capitalized and stronger universal and commercial banks have expanded in the countr...

Business

Banks vow more loan transparency

By Lawrence Agcaoili | August 14, 2011 - 12:00am

Banks operating in the Philippines vowed to cooperate with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) by complying with the tigther rules on loan transparency to ensure the protection of consumers and promote healthy...

Business

BSP to rural banks: Take lead in loan transparency

By Lawrence Agcaoili | August 7, 2011 - 12:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has urged rural banks to take the lead in complying with the tighter rules on loan transparency to ensure the protection of consumers and promote healthy competition among credit...

Business

BSP tightens rules on loan transparency

By Lawrence Agcaoili | July 25, 2011 - 12:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has tightened its rules on loan transparency by prohibiting the charging of “flat” or markedly lower contractual interest rates that mislead borrowers, as part of...

Business