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22 Jan 2026
5:15PM
SEC to revisit ‘small IPO’ definition to boost SME listings
By: Miguel R. Camus
The Securities and Exchange Commission is raising the bar for what counts as a “small IPO” in a bid to bring more companies back to the market.
20 Jan 2026
5:52PM
SEC to lift 5-year new license freeze on online lenders as credit gap hits P12T
By: Miguel R. Camus
Securities and Exchange Commission chair Francis Ed. Lim is finalizing new safeguards in a bid to lift the nearly five-year freeze on new online lending licenses.
1 Dec 2025
2:42PM
Soirée becomes launchpad for UnionBank’s SME innovation push
UnionBank is sharpening its focus on growth, innovation, and meaningful partnerships as it brings its flagship SME platform, UB Negosyante, to Soirée 2025—one of Metro Manila’s most-awaited holiday retail gatherings.
8 Oct 2025
7:51AM
BPI bags top honor for small business banking service in PH
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has been recognized as the Best Small Business Banking Service in the Philippines at The Asian Banker Philippines Excellence in Retail Finance and Financial Technology Awards 2025.
8 Sep 2025
8:39AM
SEC, PSE back lighter disclosure rules, tax relief for small firms
By: Miguel R. Camus
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are pushing for lighter penalties on minor disclosure lapses and reduced tax burdens to encourage more small firms to list amid the slowdown in initial public offerings (IPO).
6 Jan 2025
5:39PM
Sultan Kudarat-based AlBarakah rolls out halal corned beef for Muslim Filipinos
The highlights of AlBarakah's offering are its premium shredded and minced hash corned beef which offer flavors crafted to align with Islamic dietary laws.
18 Dec 2024
10:00PM
ADB, Asialink tackle P180-B SME funding gap, empower women entrepreneurs
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $115 million (P6.8 billion) financing deal with Asialink Finance Corp. to address the financing gap for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines, particularly those led by women.
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