THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has introduced amendments to the rules governing pawnshops amid changing industry dynamics and to ensure compliance and consumer protection.

In a draft circular approved by the Monetary Board, the BSP updated the Manual of Regulations for Non-Bank Financial Institutions (MORNBFI), extending the traditional model of pawning to more nuanced financial arrangements.

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