· Benjamin E Diokno Wiki · Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas WikiMessage during the Launch of PESONet Multiple Batch Settlement
Read full speech on bis.org ↗ContextMessage from Benjamin E Diokno, Governor of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP, the central bank of the Philippines), at the Launching of PESONet Multiple Batch Settlement, Manila, 23 January 2022.
Why it mattersDiokno lets banks clear transfers several times a day instead of once.
Problems raised
- Retail payments relied on cash and checks.
- E-payment adoption was slow.
- Efficiency was lacking.
Solutions proposed
- Launch PESONet multiple batch settlement.
- Build safe and efficient payments.
- Promote a digital economy.