Central Bank of the Philippines (BSP)
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.
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 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%.
BSP eyes tighter rules on FX transactions
Rafael Buenaventura of the Philippines Central Bank told reporters the BSP aims to tighten foreign exchange rules following the peso's steep decline against the US dollar, acording to a report by AFX.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas 10th anniversary
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) celebrated its 10th anniversary on Wednesday. The Manila Bulletin says the BSP can rightfully claim that it has been doing well in keeping the banking system stable.
BIS Board invites new member central banks to join
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Board has invited six central banks to BIS membership and appointed Hans Tietmeyer as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the BIS, 30 June.
Philippines c bank to tighten dollar transactions
The monitoring of dollar transactions will be tightened by the BSP (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the country's central bank)as part of an effort to plug loopholes in existing rules on currency forward transactions, says BusinessWorld.