Liberalisation in Philippines may appeal to CIMB, Maybank


PETALING JAYA: The liberalisation of the Philippines’ banking sector to allow more foreign financial institutions in the country could attract local banking groups such as CIMB Group and Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank).

The Act replaces a cap of 60% on foreign ownership of Philippine lenders and abolishes restrictions that have allowed only 10 foreign banks to have fully-owned operations in the country.

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