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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Raises Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns

7 reports, 5 independent Updated Sep 22
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What happened

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raised interest rates by 25 basis points to control inflation, despite weak economic growth. The central bank also stated that high interest rates, rather than a shortage of loans, are the primary concern for Philippine borrowers.

From nikkei.com, bworldonline.com

Why it matters

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The central bank is actively using monetary tools to manage inflation. It noted that while the government is targeting a massive increase in state borrowing, the cost of financing is the more relevant consideration for private businesses.

From bworldonline.com, nikkei.com

Who's involved

  • Bangko Sentral ng PilipinasThe central bank formally responsible for managing the monetary policy and financial stability of the Philippines.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Ilocos SurSpeculative

    Might see changes in the costs of contracts as a consumer finance group expands into the region.

How it developed

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  1. BSP is expanding its operational base, referencing a former headquarters location.1 source
  2. The central bank of the Philippines found illegal businesses operating on payment platforms.Sub-event
  3. A partnership involving DragonFi, EastWest, and Luna Securities was formed to expand PERA digital access, supported by the central bank.Sub-event
  4. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas issued a digital banking license to MariBank, with SEC approval, expanding digital services in the Philippines.Sub-event
  5. The central bank of the Philippines oversees the fixed-income market, noting that IRS market activity has reached P114 billion, and the IRS curve will replace the BVAL curve.Sub-event
  6. A Markets Forum was hosted in the Philippines to discuss the deepening and development of the country's capital markets.Sub-event
  7. BSP sets digitalization targets for the country while Cebuana Lhuillier selects Fireblocks as its infrastructure provider.Sub-event
  8. The central bank of the Philippines projects 3% economic growth for the region, comparing it to Metro Cebu's market trends.Sub-event
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  1. Contactless payments using Visa, Mastercard, and Google Pay increased LRT-2 ridership by 10% in Manila.Sub-event
  2. BSP mandates fee structures for interbank transfers while RCBC integrates InstaPay into its mobile banking app.Sub-event
  3. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is exploring the potential of a wholesale CBDC utilizing Distributed Ledger Technology for national payments.Sub-event
  4. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is pushing the financial sector toward stronger authentication.Sub-event
  5. Central bank of the Philippines operates in country's digital infrastructure and manages financial services expansion.1 source

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