SEC

10 hours ago

SEC proposes easier bond fundraising rules for PH firms

The Securities and Exchange Commission is opening a new front in its capital markets reform agenda, proposing changes that would make it easier for companies to tap the public bond market.

2 days ago

SEC backs PSE push to make stocks easier to buy and sell

The Securities and Exchange Commission is moving to tackle one of the Philippine stock market’s biggest weaknesses: thin trading that leaves many shares difficult to buy or sell without moving prices.

What market makers do and why PSE wants more of them

4 Jun 2026

11:17AM

PSE moves to boost stock market liquidity with expanded market-maker rules

4 Jun 2026

10:33AM

6 days ago

SEC takes Mica Tan hunt global with Interpol red notice

Philippine regulators have escalated their pursuit of Maria Francesca Tan beyond the country’s borders, securing an Interpol red notice as authorities seek to bring the alleged investment scam operator before local courts.

How PwC Philippines got entangled in Mica Tan’s MFT Group scandal

11 Jul 2025

2:59PM

SEC complaint leads to DOJ charges against Mica Tan’s MFT Group

10 Jul 2025

3:22PM

Court of Appeals extends freeze order on MFT Group’s accounts

11 Jun 2024

2:27PM

12 Jun 2026

3:59PM

BlockShoals: BSP updated on planned VASP tie-up under crypto sandbox

The fintech company disclosed that it participated in an official meeting on May 29 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the BSP’s Technology Risk and Innovation Supervision Department (TRISD), where it informed regulators that it was finalizing an agreement with a BSP-accredited VASP partner.

Binance ties up with BlockShoals for Philippine market push

26 May 2026

11:02AM

11 Jun 2026

9:32AM

GMA replaces longtime directors after dropping SEC court fight

Media giant GMA Network has nominated former chief justice Reynato S. Puno and veteran banker Enrico S. Cruz as independent directors, bringing legal and capital markets expertise to the broadcaster’s board.

GMA backs down in battle over longtime board directors

4 Jun 2026

10:08AM

SEC says GMA must renew board; network says replacements could take 3-5 years

14 May 2026

8:50AM

SEC rejects GMA request to push annual meeting to December

6 May 2026

10:37AM

10 Jun 2026

2:54PM

SEC opens path for new lending apps but raises compliance requirements

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to reopen the online lending market, but only after forcing operators to put up more capital and submit to tighter oversight.

SEC lifts freeze on lending apps, raises capital requirements

13 Mar 2026

11:35AM

SEC to lift 5-year new license freeze on online lenders as credit gap hits P12T

20 Jan 2026

5:52PM

4 Jun 2026

9:37AM

SEC director who warned against scams arrested over extortion allegations

By: Miguel R. Camus

A Securities and Exchange Commission official arrested in an extortion sting operation last week was warning the public a few months ago to stay away from scams and illegal investment offers.

30 Apr 2026

1:00PM

SEC cites reforms as PH joins J.P. Morgan emerging market bond index

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has welcomed the Philippines’ landmark inclusion in the J.P. Morgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets, signaling stronger global recognition of the country’s sovereign debt market.

10 Mar 2026

11:58AM

SEC cuts red tape for companies scheduling early stockholders’ meetings

Securities and Exchange Commission (Philippines) has eased rules for companies planning to hold their annual stockholders’ meetings earlier than scheduled, removing a regulatory step that often slowed corporate decisions.