Philippines

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Philippines Mandates IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Reporting in Phased Rollout

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The SEC has adopted PFRS S1 and S2, setting a tiered timeline for mandatory disclosure and external assurance for listed and large private firms.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Philippines SEC Overhauls Beneficial Ownership Rules to Curb Illicit Finance

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    New framework sets a 20 percent reporting threshold and introduces an online registry to boost transparency and combat financial crime.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Philippines Widens Asset Freeze in PHP 20.3B Flood Control Probe

    By Editors | 23/12/2025

    The AML has frozen over 1,100 new bank accounts, bringing the total value of restricted assets to PHP 20.3 billion.

    Capital Adequacy

    Thailand Cuts Risk Charge for Insurers' Equity Investments - Report

    By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

    Thailand’s insurance regulator has lowered equity risk charges to spur investment and is preparing a national fund to manage rising climate-related liabilities.

    Payments & Settlements

    Philippines Proposes ‘Near 24/7’ Operations for Peso Payment System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

    The move aims to cut settlement risk, boost cross-border payments, and align the country’s core financial infrastructure with global standards.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Interpol Convenes Asian Nations to Forge Anti-Scam Centre Strategy

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

    A five-day meeting brought together Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines to learn from regional experts and develop national strategies against fraud.

    Cybersecurity

    Philippine SEC Proposes Measures to Strengthen Cyber Resilience

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

    Draft rules enhance board oversight, mandate dedicated security teams, and implement a five-day breach reporting requirement for capital market firms.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Philippines House Approves Bill to Amend Bank Secrecy Law

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    The bill grants the BSP new supervisory authority to examine bank deposits in cases of suspected fraud.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Philippines AMLC Publishes New National Risk Assessment

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

    The NRA identifies the abuse of digital platforms, crypto-based transfers and casino junket operators as significant and growing concerns.

    Trading & Investment

    Philippine Stock Exchange Proposes 'One Share, One Lot' Rule Change

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

    Proposals aim to make investing more accessible, standardise lots to one share, and remove the odd lot market ahead of a 2026 system upgrade.

    JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

    An exclusive weekly selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team.