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bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-046 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000+08:00

Reminder on the Fair Treatment of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COVERNOR I RECIONAL OPERATIONS AND ADVOCACY SECTOR MEMORANDUM NO. M-2O26- 046 To Al I BSP-Supervised I nstitutions Subject Reminder on the Fair Treatment of Persons with Disabilities (pWDs) Pursuant to Republic Act No. 11765 or the Financial Products and Seruices Consumer Protection Act (FCPA), BSP Circular No. 1160 on the Fina…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-045 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000+08:00

Updates to the Guidelines on the Display of Protect Your Money Materials under BSP Memorandum No. M-2026-006

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS OFFICE OF THE DEPUW GOVERNOR I REGIONAL OPERATIONS AND ADVOCACY SECTOR MEMORANDUM NO. M-2O26.o45 To : All BSP - Supervised Institutions Subject : Updates to the Guidelines on the Display of Protect Your Money Materials under BSP Memorandum No. M-2O26-OO6 Date: z 2b August 2O26 This Memorandum provides additional guidelines on the display of Protec…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-044 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000+08:00

Guidelines on the Offering of Time Deposits as Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) Investment Products

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR 044 MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026-____ To : All Banks Subject : Guidelines on the Offering of Time Deposits as Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) Investment Products Section 1121 of the Manual of Regulations for Banks (MORB) recognizes deposits as Bangko Sentral-eligible PERA investment instruments, in accordance …

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-043 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000+08:00

Resumption of Regular Currency Servicing Hours at the BSP Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, and Ozamiz Branches

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I REGIONAL OPERATIONS AND ADVOCACY SECTOR MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026-_____ 043 To : All Banks Transacting with BSP Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, and Ozamiz Branches Subject : Resumption of Regular Currency Servicing Hours at the BSP Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, and Ozamiz Branches This refers to the Memorandum dated 24 July 2026, entitled “Interim C…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-042 2026-08-12T00:00:00.000+08:00

Guidelines for the Grant and Implementation of the Rural Bank Strengthening Program (RBSP) Digitalization Technical Assistance

.. BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS OFFICE OF THE GOVEA NOR MEMORANDUM NO. M -2026-O42 To A ll Concerned BSP-Supervised Financial Inst itutions Subject Guide lines for t he Gra nt and Impleme ntation o f the Rural Bank Strengthening Progra m (RBSP) Digit alization Technical A ssist ance The Monetary Board. in its Resolution No. 81 dated 18 January 2024. approved the RBS…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-041 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000+08:00

Use of BSP Loading Bays and Other Designated Areas as Alternative Venues for Cash Service Alliance Currency Exchanges

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS REGIONAL OPERATIONS AND ADVOCACY SECTOR MEMORANDUM No. 2026-041 To . ALL AUTHORIZED AGENT BANKS (AABs) Subject Use of BSP Loading Bays and Other Designated Areas as Alternative Venues for Cash Service Alliance Currency Exchanges The Regional Operations Sub-Sector hereby advises all partici atin AAB that the loading bays and other designated areas…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-040 2026-07-31T00:00:00.000+08:00

Cancelled and Replaced Bangko Sentral Registration Documents (BSRDs)

eDTS Ref. No. IOD-2023-01-0039 File/Ref. No.___ 040 MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026-___ OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR MONETARY AND ECONOMICS SECTOR To : All Authorized Agent Banks (AABs) and Subsidiary/Affiliate Foreign Exchange Corporations of AABs (AAB-forex corps) Subject : Cancelled and Replaced Bangko Sentral Registration Documents (BSRDs) Please be advised that the followi…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-038 2026-07-24T00:00:00.000+08:00

Interim Currency Servicing Arrangements at the BSP Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, and Ozamiz Branches

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I REGIONAL OPERATIONS AND ADVOCACY SECTOR 038 MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026-_____ To : All Banks Transacting with BSP Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, and Ozamiz Branches Subject : Interim Currency Servicing Arrangements at the BSP Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, and Ozamiz Branches To ensure the continued delivery of safe, secure, and efficient currency s…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-036 2026-07-17T00:00:00.000+08:00

Guidelines on the Submission of Surveillance Reports through the BSP Prudential Reporting Innovation and Monitoring Engine

MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026-036   To: Operators of Designated Payment Systems and Other Operators of Payment Systems Determined by the Bangko Sentral Subject: Guidelines on the Submission of Surveillance Reports through the BSP Prudential Reporting Innovation and Monitoring Engine Annex A​

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-039 2026-07-17T00:00:00.000+08:00

Guidelines on the Registration of OPS

1 OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR | PAYMENTS AND CURRENCY MANAGEMENT SECTOR MEMORANDUM NO.M-2026-039 _________ To : ALL ENTITIES INTENDING TO APPLY FOR REGISTRATION AS OPERATORS OF PAYMENT SYSTEM (OPS) Subject : Guidelines on the Registration of OPS In accordance with Republic Act (R.A.) No. 11127, otherwise known as the National Payment Systems Act, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilip…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-037 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000+08:00

Guidance Paper on Risk Management Practices for Customers Engaged in Casino Junket Operations

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR 037 MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026-___ To : All BSP-Supervised Financial Institutions Subject Guidance Paper on Risk Management Practices for Customers Engaged in Casino Junket Operations The Monetary Board, in its Resolution No. 598 dated 02 July 2026, approved the attached Guidance Paper on Risk Management Practices for Cus…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-034 2026-07-06T00:00:00.000+08:00

Recommendations for Managing Emerging Risks Arising from Frontier Artificial Intelligence Systems

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR 034 MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026-_____ To : ALL BANGKO SENTRAL-SUPERVISED INSTITUTIONS (BSIs) Subject : Recommendations for Managing Emerging Risks Arising from Frontier Artificial Intelligence Systems The rapid advancement of frontier artificial intelligence (AI) systems introduces significant cybersecurity risks that demand…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-035 2026-07-06T00:00:00.000+08:00

Guidelines on Querying the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Records through the BSP Fit and Proper System

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR 035 MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026-___ To : All Banks Subject : Guidelines on Querying the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Records through the BSP Fit and Proper System Section 146 (Management of Human Resource-related Risk) of the Manual of Regulations for Banks requires banks to screen their applicants who passed the initial sta…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-033 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000+08:00

Guidelines on the Submission of the Financial Reporting Package for Non-Stock Savings and Loan Association (FRPNSSLA) using Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) Format through Prudential Reporting Innovation and Monitoring Engine (PRIME)

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR 033 MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026- _________ To : ALL NON-STOCK SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS (NSSLAs) Subject : Guidelines on the Submission of the Financial Reporting Package for Non-Stock Savings and Loan Association (FRPNSSLA) using Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) Format through Prudential Reporting Innovation and Monito…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-032 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000+08:00

Guidelines on the Notification Requirement and the Submission of the Monthly Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) Report by Entities Availing of the Regulatory Relief on Capital

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026- 032 _________ To : ALL BANKS AND QUASI-BANKS (QBs) Subject : Guidelines on the Notification Requirement and the Submission of the Monthly Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) Report by Entities Availing of the Regulatory Relief on Capital In line with BSP Memorandum No. M-2026-027 dated 19 June 2026 on…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-031 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000+08:00

Guidance Paper Entitled "Governance Principles for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Financial Services"

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR | FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR 031 MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026-___ To : All BSP-supervised Financial Institutions (BSFIs) Subject : Guidance Paper Entitled “Governance Principles for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Financial Services” As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to advance and integrate into the financial sector, financial institutions mu…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-030 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000+08:00

Arrangements Involving Regulated Electronic Money Activities

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I PAYMENTS AND CURRENCY MANAGEMENT SECTOR 030 MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026-____ To : All BSP-Supervised Institutions (BSIs) Subject : Arrangements Involving Regulated Electronic Money Activities The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reminds all BSP-Supervised Financial Institutions (BSFIs) authorized to offer electronic money (e-money) services under applic…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-029 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000+08:00

Guidelines on the Submission of the Report on Temporarily-Held Funds (THF) through the Advanced Suptech Engine for Risk-based Compliance (ASTERisC*) Platform and the Execution of Annual Notarized Certification

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026-029 _________ To : ALL BANGKO SENTRAL-SUPERVISED INSTITUTIONS (BSIs) Subject : Guidelines on the Submission of the Report on Temporarily-Held Funds (THF) through the Advanced Suptech Engine for Risk-based Compliance (ASTERisC*) Platform and the Execution of Annual Notarized Certification To imple…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-028 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000+08:00

Deferral of Live Submission of the Financial Reporting Package (FRP) version 16

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR 028 MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026- _____ To : ALL BANKS Subject : Deferral of Live Submission of the Financial Reporting Package (FRP) version 16 Further to BSP Memorandum No. M-2025-041 dated 26 December 2025 on the Guidelines on the submission of updated prudential reports using Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) format th…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-027 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000+08:00

Regulatory Relief on Capital Relative to Valuation Losses on Peso Government Securities (GS) Measured at Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI)

9 BANGKO SENTRAL NG PIL PINAS OFFICE OFTHE GOVERNOR MEMORANDUM No. M~2026-o27 To All Banks and Quasi-Banks Subject Regulatory Relief on Capital Relative to Valuation Losses on Peso Government Securities ICS) Measured at Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income InfoCl} The Monetary Board (MB). in its Resolution Nos. 495 dated 04 June 2026 and 534 dated 18 June 2026, app…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-025 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000+08:00

Lifting of the Moratorium on Increase of Fee for InstaPay and PESONet Transactions

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I PAYMENTS AND CURRENCY MANAGEMENT SECTOR MEMORANDUM No. M-2026- 025 All Direct Clearing Participants of InstaPay and PESONet Automated Clearing Houses IACHsj Subject Lifting of the Moratorium on Increase of Fee for InstaPay and PESONet Transactions The Monetary Board. in its Resolution No. 498 dated 04 June 202…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-026 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000+08:00

Frequently Asked Questions on the Amendments to the National Retail Payment System Framework and the Regulatory Framework for Merchant Payment Acceptance Activities

.\ < ,. BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I PAYMENTS AND CURRENCY MANAGEMENT SECTOR MEMORANDUM No. M-2026- 026 ^ To All BSP-Supervised Institutions Subject Frequently Asked Questions on the Amendments to the National Retail Payment System Framework and the Regulatory Framework for Merchant Payment Acceptance Activities The Bangko Sentral…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-024(corrected copy) 2026-06-05T00:00:00.000+08:00

Guidelines on the Submission of the Self-Assessment Checklist as part of the Submission of Audited Financial Statements

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026- 024 _________ To : ALL COVERED BSP-SUPERVISED FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Subject : Guidelines on the Submission of the Self-Assessment Checklist as part of the Submission of Audited Financial Statements To reinforce accountability on the completeness and accuracy of Audited Financial Statements (AFS) s…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-023 2026-06-05T00:00:00.000+08:00

Coin/Token Listing Guidelines

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026-023 To : All Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) Subject : Coin/Token Listing Guidelines The VASP Guidelines under Section 161-M of the Manual of Regulations for Non-bank Financial Institutions – M Regulations require VASPs to establish a robust due diligence and accreditation process for select…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-022 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000+08:00

Reminder on Non-Deliverable Foreign Exchange (FX) Derivatives Transactions for the AAB’s Own Account

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026-022 _____ To : All Authorized Agent Banks (AABs) Subject : Reminder on Non-Deliverable Foreign Exchange (FX) Derivatives Transactions for the AAB’s Own Account Under Circular No. 1212 dated 11 April 2025, the BSP amended FX regulations to broaden access to FX hedging instruments and enhance banks' ability to service customer requir…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-021 2026-05-26T00:00:00.000+08:00

Guidelines on the Submission of the Financial Reporting Package for MSBs (FRP-MSB) using Extensible Markup Language (XML) Format through Prudential Reporting Innovation and Monitoring Engine (PRIME)

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR | FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR 021 MEMORANDUM No. M-2026-___ To : ALL MONEY SERVICE BUSINESSES (MSBs) – REMITTANCE TRANSFER COMPANIES (RTCs), MONEY CHANGERS/FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEALERS (MC/FXDs), AND VIRTUAL ASSET SERVICE PROVIDERS (VASPs) Subject : Guidelines on the Submission of the Financial Reporting Package for MSBs (FRP-MSB) using Extensible Markup …

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-020 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000+08:00

Live Implementation of the Enhanced Comprehensive Credit and Equity Exposures Report of 2023 (COCREE 2.0)

FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR I OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR 020 MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026-___ To : ALL RURAL BANKS AND COOPERATIVE BANKS Subject : Live Implementation of the Enhanced Comprehensive Credit and Equity Exposures Report of 2023 (COCREE 2.0) The following shall be observed for the live implementation of the Enhanced Comprehensive Credit and Equity Exposures Report of 2023,…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-017 2026-05-08T00:00:00.000+08:00

Reiterating Guidelines on Ensuring Integrity of Payment Activities

..... •. •. ·.· . .. . f It I I t It O I BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS t 'f I I t I. t I OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 't I I I I I 1 It i I It MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026- 017 I l I It 1, II It I I 1 ) I. t •• I I '' t. I. I '.· t. 1' .·.·It I To All Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas-Supervised Institutions ,• .· .. t I I I I ' ' .. t t t I Subject R…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-016 2026-05-08T00:00:00.000+08:00

Extension of the Submission Deadline of the 2025 Audited Financial Statements and Accompanying Reports

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026-___ 016 To : All Covered BSP-Supervised Financial Institutions Subject : Extension of the Submission Deadline of the 2025 Audited Financial Statements and Accompanying Reports The submission of the 2025 Audited Financial Statements (AFS) and the accompanying reports (or AFS Reporting Package) of…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-019 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000+08:00

Cancelled and Replaced Banko Sentral Registration Documents (BSRDs)

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS MEMORANDUM No. M-2026-o19 ^ OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR MONETARY AND ECONOMICS SECrOR All Authorized Agent Banks IAABs} and Subsidiary/Affiliate Foreign EXchange Corporations of AABS IAAB-forex corpsj Subject Cancelled and Replaced Bangko Sentral Registration DocumentslBSRDsj Please be advised that the following link: has been upd…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-018 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000+08:00

Implementation of the International Transactions Reporting System (ITRS)

018 MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026-___ To : ALL BANKS Subject : Implementation of the International Transactions Reporting System (ITRS) Further to BSP Memorandum No. M-2025-016 dated 15 May 2025,1 the timeline of the implementation of the ITRS is revised as follows: Schedule Activity Full Implementation Date 1 July 2027 ITRS Full Implementation for Rural and Digital banks 1 October 20…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-015 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000+08:00

Guidelines on the Temporary Measure Allowing Banks not Registered in the Philippine Payment and Settlement System Plus and/or the Integrated Currency Management System to Withdraw Currency Directly from the BSP during Calamity and Emergency Situations

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS OFFICE OF THE DEPUW GOVERNOR I RECIONAT OPERATIONS AND ADVOCACY SECTOR MEMORANDUM NO. M.2O26. OI5 To All Banks Subject Guidelines on the Temporary Measure Allowing Banks not Registered in the Philippine Payment and Settlement System Plus and/or the Integrated Currency Management System to Withdraw Currenry Directly from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas durin…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-014 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000+08:00

Regulatory Relief Measures in Relation to the Declaration of a State of National Energy Emergency

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS OFFICE OF THE COVERNOR MEMORANDUM NO. M-2O26 .O14 To ALL BSP-SUPERVISED FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Subject Regulatory Relief Measures in Relation to the Declaration of a State of National Energy Emergency As approved under Monetary Board Resolution No. 296 dated 8 April 2026, Bangko Sentral-supervised financial institutions (BSFls) may avail of the regu…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-012 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000+08:00

Collection of the Annual Supervision (Service) Fees (ASF) for the Year 2026

FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR | OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026- 012 To : ALL PAWNSHOPS AND MONEY SERVICE BUSINESSES Subject : Collection of the Annual Supervision (Service) Fees (ASF) for the Year 2026 Pursuant to the authority of the Monetary Board to collect annual supervision fees from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-supervised financial institutions …

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-011 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000+08:00

Amendments to Incident Management under Section 1401.15 of the Manual of Regulations for Payment Systems (MORPS)

PESO REAL-TIME GROSS SETTLEMENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 011 MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026-____ To : All Participants in the Peso Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) Payment System Subject : Amendments to Incident Management under Section 1401.15 of the Manual of Regulations for Payment Systems (MORPS) The Peso Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) Management Committee (ManCom), in its Resolut…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-013 2026-03-31T00:00:00.000+08:00

Transition of the Cash Service Alliance (CSA) Web Application Access to the BSP Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Reference No. ROSS-2026-03-0053 BANGKO SENTRAL NG PitlPINAS OFFICE F THE DENrv GOVERNOR I REGIONAL OPERAnoNS AND ADVOCACY SECroR MEMORANDUM No. 2026-013 For All Authorized Agent Banks (AABs) Subject Transition of the Cash Service Alliance ItsA1 Web Application Access to the BSP Virtual Private Network 01PN I In line with the Bangko Sentral rig Pillpinas' (BSP) continui…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-010 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000+08:00

Guidelines on the Submission of the Weekly Reserves Reports (WRR) and Report on Trust and Other Fiduciary Accounts (TOFA) using Extensible Mark-up Language Format Through Prudential Reporting Innovation and Monitoring Engine (PRIME)

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR 010 MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026-___ To : ALL ALL BANKS BANKS,AND NON-BANKS WITH QUASI-BANKING NON-BANKS WITH QUASI-BANKING FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS, AND TRUST ENTITIES Subject : Guidelines Guidelinesononthe Submission the Submissionof the Weekly of the ReservesRequired Amended Reports (WRR) and Report on Trust and Other Fiduci…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-009 2026-03-12T00:00:00.000+08:00

Submission of Prudential Reports using Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) Format through Prudential Reporting Innovation and Monitoring Engine (PRIME)

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR 009 MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026-__ To : ALL TRUST CORPORATIONS, NON-STOCK SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS, MONEY SERVICE BUSINESSES Subject : Submission of Prudential Reports using Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) Format through Prudential Reporting Innovation and Monitoring Engine (PRIME) The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-008 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000+08:00

Collection of the Annual Supervision Fees for the Year 2026

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR 008 MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026-__ To : All Non-Stock Savings and Loans Associations and Trust Corporations Subject : Collection of the Annual Supervision Fees for the Year 2026 In accordance with Section 28 of the Republic Act (R.A.) No. 7653, “The New Central Bank Act”, as amended by R.A. No. 11211, the following guidel…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-007 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000+08:00

Collection of the Annual Supervision Fees for the Year 2026

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR 007 MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026-__ To : All Banks, Non-Banks with Quasi-Banking Functions (NBQBs) and Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) with Trust Authority Subject : Collection of the Annual Supervision Fees for the Year 2026 The following guidelines shall govern the computation and collection by the Bangko Sentr…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-006 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000+08:00

Updates to BSP Memorandum No. M-2013-038

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I REGIONAL OPERATIONS AND ADVOCACY SECTOR MEMORANDUM No. M-2026-006 To All Bangko Sentral-Supervised Institutions Subject Updates to BSP Memorandum No. M-2013-038 In view of the relaunch of the Financial Sector Forum's Protect Your Money (PYM ) Campaign on 17 June 2025, BSP Memorandum No. M-2013-038 is hereby updated a…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-005 2026-02-06T00:00:00.000+08:00

Clarification on the Implementation of BSP Circular 1218, Series of 2025 (Regulation on Large Value Cash Transactions)

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS OFFICE OFTHE GOVERNOR MEMORANDUM No. M-2026-005 To All BSP-Supervised Financial InstitutionslBSFls} Subject Clarification on the Implementation of BSP Circular 12/8, Series of 2025 megulation on Large Value Cash Transactions)' In implementing the enhanced due diligence (EDD) requirements under BSP Circular No. 12/8. ' BSFls shall conduct EDD for cash…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-004 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000+08:00

Cancelled and Replaced Banko Sentral Registration Documents (BSRDs)

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026-004 OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR MONETARY AND ECONOMICS SECTOR To All Authorized Agent Banks (AABs) and Subsidiary/Affiliate Foreign Exchange Corporations of AABs (AAB-forex corps) Subject Cancelled and Replaced Bangko Sentral Registration Documents (BSRDs) Please be advised that the following link: https.f/4vwwbspgov;qh/pr…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-002 2026-01-22T00:00:00.000+08:00

Compliance with Security Protocols in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) - Security Plant Complex (SPC)

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS REC ONAL OPERATIONS AND ADVOCACY SECTOR MEMORANDUM No. M-2026-o02 To A I Authorized Agent Banks IAABs) Subject C in PIiance with Security Protocols in the Bangko Sentral n Pilipinas IBSP} - Security Plant Complex ISPCi In view of th increasing number of security infractions committed by AABs and/or their respective representatives-including inci…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2026-001 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000+08:00

Guidelines on the Submission of the Supplemental Financial Reporting Package and Capital Adequacy Ratio Reports on Regulatory Relief through the Prudential Reporting Innovation and Monitoring Engine (PRIME)

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR 001 MEMORANDUM NO. M-2026-__ To : ALL BANKS Subject : Guidelines on the Submission of the Supplemental Financial Reporting Package and Capital Adequacy Ratio Reports on Regulatory Relief through the Prudential Reporting Innovation and Monitoring Engine (PRIME) To maximize the use of PRIME, banks shall submit the Suppl…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2025-041 2025-12-26T00:00:00.000+08:00

Guidelines on the Submission of Updated Prudential Reports using Extensible Mark-up Language Format Through Prudential Reporting Innovation and Monitoring Engine (PRIME)

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR MEMORANDUM NO. M-2025-__ 041 To : ALL BANKS Subject : Guidelines on the Submission of Updated Prudential Reports using Extensible Mark-up Language Format Through Prudential Reporting Innovation and Monitoring Engine (PRIME) To maximize the use of PRIME, the following guidelines shall be observed relative to the s…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2025-040 2025-12-12T00:00:00.000+08:00

Single Reserve Week from 19 December 2025 to 01 January 2026

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR 040 MEMORANDUM NO. M-2025-___ To : ALL BANKS AND NON-BANKS WITH QUASI-BANKING FUNCTIONS Subject : Single Reserve Week from 19 December 2025 to 01 January 2026 In line with Sections 254 and 255 of the Manual of Regulations for Banks and Sections 214-Q and 215-Q of the Manual of Regulations for Non-Bank Financial I…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2025-039 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000+08:00

Amendments to the Rules on the Intraday Settlement Facility (ISF)

MEMORANDUM NO. M-2025-039   To: All Participants in the Peso Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) Payment System Subject: Amendments to the Rules on the Intraday Settlement Facility (ISF)

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2025-038 2025-11-21T00:00:00.000+08:00

Clarification on the Applicable Standard Operating Procedures Referenced in the BSP Circular No. 1217, Series of 2025

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS FINANCIAL MARKETS I DOMESTIC MARKET OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM NO. M-2O25:O38 To: : All BSP-supervised Financial Institutions (BSFls) Subject : Clarification on the Applicable Standard Operating Procedures Referenced in the BSP Circular No.l2l7, Series of 2025 This refers to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Philippine Holidays and Wo…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2025-037 2025-11-21T00:00:00.000+08:00

Guidelines on the Submission of the revised Report on NDF Transactions and the Certification of Compliance with the Requirement on NDF Transactions against the Philippine Peso using Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) Format through Prudential Reporting Inn

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR 037 MEMORANDUM NO. M-2025- _________ To : ALL UNIVERSAL/COMMERCIAL BANKS (UBs/KBs) AND OTHER BSP-SUPERVISED FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (BSFIs) WITH DERIVATIVES LICENSE AUTHORIZED TO ENGAGE IN NON-DELIVERABLE FORWARD (NDF) Subject : Guidelines on the Submission of the revised Report on NDF Transactions and the Certification of…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2025-036 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000+08:00

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Large Value Cash Transactions (BSP Circular 1218, Series of 2025)

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR 036 MEMORANDUM NO. M-2025-____ To : All BSP-Supervised Financial Institutions (BSFIs) Subject : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Large Value Cash Transactions (BSP Circular 1218, Series of 2025) The BSP issues the attached FAQs on BSP Circular No. 1218 dated 18 September 2025 governing large value cash transactions…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2025-035 2025-10-25T00:00:00.000+08:00

Live Implementation of the Enhanced Comprehensive Credit and Equity Exposures Report of 2023 (COCREE 2.0)

FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR I OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR 035 MEMORANDUM NO. M-2025-____ To : ALL RURAL BANKS AND COOPERATIVE BANKS Subject : Live Implementation of the Enhanced Comprehensive Credit and Equity Exposures Report of 2023 (COCREE 2.0) The following shall be observed for the live implementation of the Enhanced Comprehensive Credit and Equity Exposures Report of …

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2025-033 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000+08:00

Philippine Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Guidelines: Sample Climate Adaptation-related Projects and Activities

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR MEMORANDUM No. M-2025 -033 To . ALL BANKS Subject Philippine Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Guidelines: Sample Climate Adaptation-related Projects and Activities The Philippine Development Plan IPDP) 2023-2028 highlights adaptation as the country's primary climate strategy. recognizing the Philippines' high vulnerability to…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2025-034 2025-10-20T00:00:00.000+08:00

Cancelled and Replaced Bangko Sentral Registration Documents (BSRDs)

Attachment 5 eDTS Ref. No. IOD-2023-01-0039 File/Ref. No.___ 034 MEMORANDUM NO. M-2025-___ OFFICE OF THE SECTOR-IN-CHARGE MONETARY AND ECONOMICS SECTOR To : All Authorized Agent Banks (AABs) and Subsidiary/Affiliate Foreign Exchange Corporations of AABs (AAB-forex corps) Subject : Cancelled and Replaced Bangko Sentral Registration Documents (BSRDs) Please be advised t…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2025-032 2025-09-25T00:00:00.000+08:00

Closure of Application Window for Establishment of Digital Banks

9 BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR MEMORANDUM No. M-2025~032 To All Digital Bank Applicants Subject Closure of Application Window for Establishment of Digital Banks The Monetary Board, in its Resolution No. 927 dated 18 September 2025. approved the closure of the application window for establishment of digital banks starting 01 December 2025. Digital b…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2025-031 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000+08:00

Continued Enforcement of the Moratorium on the Issuance of New Licenses for VASP

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR MEMORANDUM No. M-2025-031 To All Applicants for an Authority to Operate as a Virtual Asset Service Provider tvASPj Subject Continued Enforcement of the Moratorium on the Issuance of New Licenses for VASP The Monetary Board, in its Resolution No. 848 dated 20 August 2025, approved the continued enforcement of the moratoriu…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2025-030 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000+08:00

Unit Investment Trust Funds (UITFs) Structured as Feeder Funds/Fund-of-Funds wth Foreign Exposures/Investments as Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) Investment Products

2)),&(2)7+('(387<*29(5125,),1$1&,$/683(59,6,216(&725 M-2025-030 0(025$1'8012BBBBBBBBB 7R  $OO%636XSHUYLVHG)LQDQFLDO,QVWLWXWLRQV %6),V 6XEMHFW  8QLW ,QYHVWPHQW 7UXVW )XQGV 8,7)V  6WUXFWXUHG DV )HHGHU )XQGV )XQGRI)XQGV ZLWK )RUHLJQ ([SRVXUHV,QYHVWPHQWV DV 3 HUVRQDO (TXLW\DQG 5HWLUHPHQW $FFRXQW 3(5$  ,QYHVWPHQW 3URGXFWV 8QGHUWKH(O…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2025-029 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000+08:00

Suspension of In-app Gambling Access in Mobile Payment Apps and Websites

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR MEMORANDUM NO. M-2025-029 To All BSP-Supervised Institutions (BSls) Subject Suspension of ln-app Gambling Access in Mobile Payment Apps and Websites In view of the surge in online gambling transactions and the heightened public concern on its financial health impact to consumers. the Monetary Board in its Resolution No. 805…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2025-028 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000+08:00

Revised Standard Operating Procedures for Philippine Holidays and Work Suspensions

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR M EMORAN DU M NO. M-2O25-O28 To All BSP-supervised Financial Institutions (BSFls) Subject Revised Standard Operating Procedures for Philippine Holidays and Work Suspensions In line with its continuing commitment to uphold the efficient functioning of the country's large-value payment system, to ensure the reliability of cu…

bspbsp_memorandumBSP Memoranda No. M-2025-026 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000+08:00

Renaming of the BSP's Residential Property Price Index and Waiving of the Notarization Requirement of the Bank Quarterly Report on Residential Real Estate Loans and Quarterly Report on Appraised Commercial Properties

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS CE OFTHE DEPUTY GOVERNOR I MONETARY AND ECONOMICS SECTOR MEMORANDUM No. M-2025-026 To All Universal and Commercial Banks, Thrift Banks. and Digital Banks Subject Renaming of the BSP's Residential Property Price Index and Waiving of the Notarization Requirement of the Bank Quarterly Report on Residential Real Estate Loans and Quarterly Report on App…

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