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Accounting Alert

Lifting of the Moratorium on the Establishment of Digital Banks

Background

The Monetary Board, in its Resolution Nos. 776 dated July 4, 2024, and 1463 dated December 19, 2024, approved the lifting of the moratorium on the grant of new digital banking licenses, including the conversion of existing bank's license to digital bank license, starting January 1, 2025, subject to prudential limits and conditions. Previously, under Memorandum No. M-2021-046 dated August 19, 2021, the Bangko Sentral closed the application window for new digital banks, including converting banks, effective August 31, 2021.

The lifting of the moratorium aims to continuously harness the potential of digital banks in bringing positive impact to the financial system through the introduction of new or emerging business models while remaining sensitive to their attendant risks and at the same time, levels the playing field between incumbent banks and new entrants.

Please see attached circular for further guidance.

BSP Circular 1205

BSP Circular 1205

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