The Manila Times

BSP, MAS sign fintech agreement

- MAYVELIN U. CARABALLO

PHILIPPINE and Singaporea­n monetary authoritie­s on Thursday inked a cooperatio­n agreement - cial services innovation in their respective markets.

The agreement between the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas - a framework for cooperatio­n and collaborat­ion between the two

In a joint statement, the BSP other, share emerging trends and developmen­ts, and facilitate work

The projects could involve tapping new financial technologi­es such as distribute­d ledgers and providing innovative solutions such as facilitati­ng faster cross-border payments and streamlini­ng “knowyour-client” (KYC) processes.

Bangko Sentral Governor Nestor Espenilla Jr. said the agreement was a seal of commitment

both jurisdicti­ons.

greater collaborat­ion through a system for FinTech players between the innovation functions of each authority,” he said.

“This would ultimately pave the way for a more progressiv­e, modern and inclusive financial system,” he added.

Menon said both monetary au- thorities were like- minded in their focus to harness financial technology to reduce inefficien­cy and benefit individual­s and businesses.

between our two agencies provides - cial innovation not only in our countries but can also potentiall­y contribute to broader efforts in

The signing ceremonies were held at the sidelines of the ongoing 2nd Singapore FinTech Festival.

 ?? BSP PHOTO ?? Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Nestor A. Espenilla Jr. (left) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Managing Director Ravi Menon shake hands after signing a a FinTech Cooperatio­n Agreement in Singapore on November 16, 2017.
BSP PHOTO Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Nestor A. Espenilla Jr. (left) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Managing Director Ravi Menon shake hands after signing a a FinTech Cooperatio­n Agreement in Singapore on November 16, 2017.

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