Philippines

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Finalises Term Limit Rules for PSE Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/05/2026

The SEC has finalised a governance overhaul for the PSE, imposing tenure caps and board diversity requirements to align with international standards.

Structural Regulation

Philippines to Introduce National Financial Education Strategy

By Editors | 19/05/2026

The central bank is finalising a national roadmap to improve financial literacy, part of its broader strategy for financial inclusion.

Structural Regulation

Philippines Proposes Tiered Public Float Rules to Boost IPOs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/05/2026

The PSE has unveiled draft rules, aligning with an SEC directive to introduce a tiered public ownership framework for new listings.

Structural Regulation

FinTech Alliance.PH Backs Proposal on BSP Oversight for Online Lenders

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/05/2026

The proposal is aimed at streamlining compliance, reducing regulatory arbitrage, and creating clearer policies for the fast-growing digital lending sector.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Amends ‘Qualified Buyer’ Rules to Include Exempt Securities

By Editors | 16/05/2026

The updated rules allow exempt securities in portfolio calculations, aiming to streamline regulations and encourage investment diversification.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Special Economic Zones Are Fuelling Regional Cybercrime Industry: Report

By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2026

New policy report urges a strategic shift to targeting the financial enablers of industrial-scale scam operations in Southeast Asia.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines BSP Mandates Tighter Controls on Digital Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/05/2026

The central bank has clarified that banks retain primary AML liability even when using third-party payment aggregators for merchant services.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Launches Consolidated Digital Reference for Securities Rules

By Editors | 12/05/2026

The new digital resource consolidates two decades of regulatory updates into a single, user-friendly reference to enhance clarity and compliance.

Structural Regulation

Key Asian FX Benchmarks Exempted from EU Regulation

By Manesh Samtani | 07/05/2026

The decision provides certainty for EU firms using benchmarks for the Indian rupee, Korean won, Philippine peso and Taiwan dollar to hedge currency risks.