Crypto companies in the Philippines must now register with at least P100 million in paid-up capital, following new rules issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 30.
A Makati court has upheld the conviction of Calata Corp. top officials for misleading the public in 2016 about a $1.4-billion casino project in Cebu that never took off.
The PSE is proposing to refer several types of cases to the IBP, including estafa, securities fraud, and civil actions under the Financial Consumer Protection Act, especially those involving claims of less than P10 million.
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has the authority to require special accreditation for certified public accountants (CPAs) who audit publicly listed and regulated companies—strengthening investor protection and oversight in the capital markets.
The Court of Appeals has upheld the cease and desist order (CDO) issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Superbreakthrough Enterprises Corp., operating as 1UP Time, for illegally soliciting investments from the public.
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has reached a deal with the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) to acquire shares in Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. (PDS Group), allowing it to strengthen control as part of its merger with the bond trading platform.
The SEC lodged separate complaints before the Department of Justice against Bear Mountain World Inc., Beyond Skin Care Ventures Inc., SCET Colleens Corp., and Great 4 International Marketing Corp.