The upcoming economic integration of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in 2015 promises growth opportunities for banks, but closer links may also pose risks related to crossborder transactions and capital flows, and could hasten any contagion, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) warned local banks.

BSP Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo said on Wednesday integration can provide banks the opportunity to capture larger markets, lower banking costs, increase efficiency and mobility of services.

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