Central Banker

EXCLUSIVE: Governor Diokno defends BSP’s independence and social agenda

Central bank’s independence is intact, says Philippine central bank head, as he elaborates on his vision for poverty alleviation and financial inclusion -- usually the mandate for an elected office.
October 28, 2020

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas wants to boost the proportion of financial transactions done digitally and expand Filipinos’ access to banking services as part of a broader objective to achieve financial inclusion, according to central bank Governor Benjamin Diokno.

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