Description

Announcement of local operations requirements on digital banking for foreign investors

In December 2020, the Philippines announced introducing restricted measures on digital banking by requiring a local presence in the Philippines.

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Scope

Policy Area
Other operating conditions
Policy Instrument
Local operations requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central bank

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2020-12-02
under deliberation

In December 2020, the Philippines announced introducing restricted measures on digital banking by r…

2020-12-23
in force

In December 2020, through the issuance of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Circular No. 1105/2…