BSP Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier issued Memorandum 2021 – 047, directing BSP-supervised financial institutions (BSFIs) to strictly observe and strengthen the implementation of the requirements pursuant to the Anti-Money Laundering regulations provided in the Manual of Regulations for Banks and Manual of Regulations for Non-Bank Financial Institutions.
In particular, Fonacier said banks should strengthen customer identification and verification procedures, ongoing monitoring of customers and their transactions, suspicious transaction reporting, and continuing AML training program, including controls relating to partner/accredited car dealers.
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Loan defaults soar on rising interest rates
The share of soured loans to the banking sector’s total loan book increased to an 11-month high of 3.45 percent as of end-April, ending two straight months of decline, amid a high interest rate environment, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Phl rice imports continue to mount
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Highest in more than 2 years
BOLTS REGAIN SERIES LEAD
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Ardina makes Shoprite money round
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Poland's Iga Swiatek extended her French Open reign on Saturday as she thrashed Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-1 in the final to win a third successive Roland Garros title.
