carlos dominguez

Carlos Dominguez: Steering well in the storm

After a relatively smooth year in 2017, the financial secretary of the Philippines proposed drastic reform last year over the way government approves and allocates its budget with an aim to support long-term economic growth.

April 01, 2019

Carlos Dominguez: a reformer who reassures investors

The Philippine finance minister deserves credit for tax reform and infrastructure spending. The main point against him is the man he works for: firebrand President Rodrigo Duterte.

March 29, 2018

Asean's capital idea is far from paying off

The bloc's Capital Markets Forum was intended to increase cross-border issuance in the region. So far, it's failing to deliver.

July 17, 2017

Asean: Unity still elusive, 50 years on

Asean has unveiled increasingly ambitious policies over the last 50 years. Nonetheless meaningful progress is scarce while China looms larger as a divisive force

July 13, 2017

Duterte's infrastructure push keeps banks in cold

The Philippine president's infrastructure ambitions are bypassing the private sector. But the long-term benefits will be spread far and wide

June 26, 2017

BSP's new governor sets out stall

Nestor Espenilla tells FinanceAsia he will bring continuity in monetary policy — and a renewed focus on banking reform — to the Philippine central bank.

June 26, 2017

'Sonny' Dominguez: Duterte's voice of reason

The new Philippine finance minister has taken a realistic approach to tax as he plots an infrastructure boost. He's emerging as a straight-talker in a government of populists.

March 17, 2017

Rodrigo Duterte: economic plan in spotlight

The new Philippine president’s aggression scares some. But his willingness to shake things up could pay off for foreign companies and banks.

June 12, 2016