Monetary authorities expect to approve the entry of another foreign bank before the end of the year, a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) official said.

Central bank Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier said eight foreign banks — mostly from Asia — had expressed interest in setting up shop in the Philippines.

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