Philippines

Securities / Derivatives

BSP Clarifies UITFs with Foreign Placements Eligible for PERA

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2025

A central bank memorandum confirms locally-registered UITFs with foreign investments can be eligible as PERA investment products.

AML / KYC

Philippines Could Return to FATF Grey List Over Gambling Risks: BSP

By Editors | 27/08/2025

BSP warnings and data from The Fourth Wall highlight the urgent need for stricter online gambling controls in the Philippines.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippine SEC Flags More Unregistered Crypto Platforms Targeting Filipinos

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2025

The regulator cautioned investors over risks of fraud, data misuse, and loss of funds from unlicensed crypto platforms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippine Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Establish National Bitcoin Reserve

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/08/2025

A new bill directs the BSP to acquire 10,000 Bitcoin over five years and hold it for two decades to diversify national assets.

Securities / Derivatives

PSE Amends Business Continuity Rules for Market, Brokers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

The PSE has changed its market halt trigger to a value-based metric and is requiring all brokers to have "correspondent arrangements" in place.

AML / KYC

BSP Pledges Stronger Financial Crime Safeguards

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

The Philippines’ exit from global money laundering watchlists is expected to lower remittance costs, ease banking ties abroad, and boost investor confidence in its financial system.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines to Tighten Independent Director Rules for Listed Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

The SEC plans new rules to cap independent director terms and ensure tenure, aiming to enhance corporate governance.

Market Infrastructure

BSP Issues Rules to Keep Markets Open During Holidays

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

The new rules require payment systems, FX trading and clearing to continue on local holidays, with exceptions only for nationwide shutdowns.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Proposes New Rules to Streamline Securities Exemptions

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/08/2025

The SEC has drafted guidelines to clarify rules for exempt transactions, introducing a no-fee notice system to improve ease of doing business.