Philippines

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippines SEC Flags Seven Unlicensed Crypto Platforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

The SEC has warned the public against seven unlicensed online trading platforms, threatening promoters with fines and lengthy prison sentences.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines SEC Urges Lenders to Adopt Borrower Relief Measures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

The SEC has issued guidance encouraging lenders to provide relief for borrowers impacted by the national energy emergency.

Securities / Derivatives

PSE Proposes to Ease Preferred Share Listing Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

The PSE has launched a consultation on proposed rule changes designed to lower the barrier for companies, including SMEs, seeking to list via preferred shares.

Philippine Central Bank Urges FX Hedging Amid Geopolitical Shocks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

A BSP board member has called on banks to encourage corporate hedging as the war in Iran impacts the economy.

Capital / Liquidity

BSP Relief to Cushion Bad Loans at Cost of Bank Profits: S&P

By Editors | 21/04/2026

S&P says the relief measures introduced for borrowers will contain bad loans but undermine bank profitability.

Market Infrastructure

BSP Details Sweeping Reforms for Peso RTGS Payment System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/04/2026

The BSP is overhauling its RTGS system, introducing stricter rules for participants, extending operating hours, and bolstering cross–border links.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines Central Bank Offers Regulatory Relief Amid Energy Crisis

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2026

The BSP is allowing banks to grant loan grace periods and temporarily suspend some fees in response to rising energy prices.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines SEC Seeks to Transfer Oversight of Lending Firms to BSP

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2026

The SEC wants to cede control of financing and lending companies to the BSP, citing widespread scams and resource constraints.

ESG / Sustainability

Global Investors Press Philippines on Sustainable Bond Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/04/2026

Concerns over a corruption scandal prompt international asset managers to demand stricter reporting on the use of proceeds from sustainability-linked debt.