Monday, 8 December 2025
3 days ago
SEC revokes Discaya-linked construction firms’ registration
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the corporate registration of two construction firms owned by the Discaya family for submitting false beneficial ownership information, intensifying regulators’ efforts to crack down on transparency violations and firms linked to the flood control corruption scandal.
3 days ago
SEC moves to open market for Shari’ah-compliant sukuk issuance
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is laying the groundwork for sukuk issuances in the Philippines, advancing government efforts to develop the Islamic capital market and widen investment channels for both institutional and retail investors.
6 days ago
SEC strengthens push for responsible fintech, investor protection
As digital finance becomes increasingly embedded in the daily lives of Filipinos—from mobile wallets to cryptocurrency platforms—the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is intensifying efforts to promote responsible fintech growth while protecting investors from emerging risks in the rapidly evolving landscape.
20 Nov 2025
8:11AM
SEC clears fintech firm Blockshoals for sandbox program
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the application of Blockshoals Technologies Inc. to test its financial products and services within the Commission’s regulatory sandbox framework, advancing its commitment to support responsible innovation in the financial sector.
17 Nov 2025
8:54AM
SEC plans whistleblower program to boost fight vs financial crimes
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is strengthening its crackdown on investment scams, market abuse, predatory lending, and other illegal financial activities through a proposed whistleblower protection program designed to safeguard individuals who come forward with critical information.
2 Oct 2025
7:29AM
SEC awards first Green Equity label to Maynilad ahead of IPO
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has awarded the country’s first Philippine Green Equity label to Maynilad Water Services Inc., marking a milestone in the promotion of sustainable finance in the capital markets.
25 Jul 2025
9:06AM
SEC enforces 45-day rule, offers fee discounts to spur capital market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is doubling down on efforts to attract more companies to the capital market by offering time-bound incentives and enforcing a strict 45-day deadline for registration approvals.
21 Jul 2025
11:16AM
SEC warns public: Job offer scams on the rise
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is sounding the alarm on a rising number of job offer scams, targeting jobseekers through messaging platforms like Viber, Messenger, and Telegram.
17 Jul 2025
10:42AM
SEC offers up to 50% filing fee discounts to MSMEs
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is rolling out new fee discounts to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), reinforcing its commitment to making business registration and capital market access more affordable for small-scale entrepreneurs.
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