Monday, 6 July 2026
3 days ago
How GCash’s bad loans compare with Maya, BDO, BPI and global peers
GCash’s bad loan ratio is more than double those of the country’s biggest banks, but remains well below specialist consumer lenders, reflecting the different customers they serve.
20 Jun 2026
2:37PM
Home Credit appeals SEC order over debt collection complaint
Home Credit Philippines is seeking to overturn a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ruling on its debt collection practices after a borrower complained the lender pursued a delinquent loan through people who had no responsibility for the debt.
28 May 2026
5:27PM
PSE keeps broker old guard, adds fresh faces in 2026 board shake-up
The Philippine Stock Exchange kept most of its old broker guard intact after the Securities and Exchange Commission eased back on parts of its proposed governance overhaul, giving longtime exchange insiders more time before stricter board limits fully take effect.
7 Apr 2026
8:58AM
SEC moves to tighten audit rules, expand oversight to contractors
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving to tighten oversight and raise qualification standards for auditing firms and external auditors, in a bid to better protect investors and curb corruption.
8 Mar 2026
8:11AM
PLDT backs SEC shift to global sustainability reporting
PLDT supports the Securities and Exchange Commission’s move to adopt global sustainability and climate reporting standards in the Philippines, reinforcing its commitment to stronger environmental, social, and governance disclosures among publicly listed companies.
24 Feb 2026
10:14PM
SEC lowers IPO float to 15% but scraps ultra-low rule for mega listings
The SEC cut float requirements for large initial public offerings to 15 percent but scrapped the automatic 12 percent tier for mega listings, limiting how little stock giants can sell.
23 Jan 2026
6:10AM
SEC’s web-based registry to boost beneficial ownership transparency
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is rolling out the Hierarchical and Applicable Relations and Beneficial Ownership Registry (HARBOR), a web-based platform designed to streamline compliance and strengthen corporate transparency through improved beneficial ownership (BO) disclosures.
21 Jan 2026
12:18PM
Micro firms freed from audit rule as SEC lifts threshold
Micro enterprises will no longer be required to submit audited financial statements, following a new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule aimed at easing compliance costs and reducing regulatory burdens for small businesses.
19 Jan 2026
10:13AM
SEC pushes speed, lower costs in Big Bold Reforms agenda for 2026
Faster approvals and lower costs directly affect how quickly companies can incorporate, amend records, and raise capital. The SEC’s reforms are designed to remove delays that historically discouraged investment, while reinforcing enforcement to protect market integrity.
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