Philippines

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC Sets Out Regulatory Framework for Sukuk Issuance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

The new framework details requirements for Shari'ah governance, issuer registration, disclosure, and continuing obligations to develop the country's Islamic capital market.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines Proposes Open Finance Law to Widen Credit Access

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

Proposed law aims to create a consent-based data framework to improve financial inclusion, with a key focus on the education sector.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines SEC Pushes ASEAN for Sustainable Finance Implementation

By Manesh Samtani | 02/03/2026

As 2026 ASEAN Capital Markets Forum chair, the regulator is spearheading a shift from framework development to creating tangible market impact.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP to Mandate Annual Cybersecurity Self-Assessments for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

New rules will require financial institutions to measure their cyber maturity against a new framework and report annually to the BSP.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines Proposes Overhaul of Regulations for Electronic Money Issuers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

Draft rules introduce strict liquidity requirements and recovery plans for e-money issuers, and powers allowing BSP to take control of firms in distress.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC Revamps Procedural Rules to Speed Up Case Adjudication

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

The SEC has replaced its 2016 rulebook, introducing streamlined processes and a greater emphasis on electronic case management.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines Adopts Tiered Public Float Rule to Bolster Listings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

The SEC has introduced a new framework linking minimum public ownership to market capitalisation to encourage more IPOs.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines Tables Bill to Mandate Digital Payments for Government and Merchants

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/02/2026

A sweeping bill advancing in the Philippine legislature seeks to mandate digital payments for both government and merchant transactions, creating a new multi-agency oversight body.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines Partners with UAE on Islamic Finance, Cross-Border Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2026

The agreement aims to modernise payment systems and strengthen regulatory collaboration, with a focus on improving remittance channels for overseas workers.