Philippine Bank Secrecy Rules Under Fire as Impeachment Court Limits Account Access
Central bank officials criticize decades-old deposit laws that shield foreign currency accounts from investigation, even in corruption cases
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Central bank officials criticize decades-old deposit laws that shield foreign currency accounts from investigation, even in corruption cases

Regulators bring forward deposit rule enforcement by one week as single-stock derivative demand surges

Industry group studies proposal to allow cellphone use during market hours after two-year lockdown sparked retention concerns

Business chamber calls for regulatory shift to expand investment options in city's mandatory retirement system

Monetary Authority of Singapore proposes faster approval for alternative investment products while retail investors report struggles with existing complex funds

Forty-four open-ended debt schemes exceeded regulatory thresholds in March 2026, managing ₹3.18 lakh crore, though all moved quickly to address the violations.