Philippines

Trading & Investment

Philippines Eases Single-Issuer Limit for Unit Investment Trust Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/05/2026

The BSP has raised the exposure limit for unit investment trust funds to give fund managers greater flexibility and help develop local capital markets.

Cryptocurrency

Binance to Re-Enter Philippines via SEC Sandbox Partnership

By Editors | 27/05/2026

Binance is partnering with local fintech BlockShoals Technologies to operate within a regulatory sandbox, years after being blocked by authorities.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippine SEC Revokes Broker’s Licence Over Widespread Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/05/2026

The SEC has revoked the licence of Mount Peak Securities and imposed a PHP 17.25 million fine for violations including a dummy account and fraudulent reporting.

Cybersecurity

Philippines and Australia Deepen Fintech Cooperation Ties

By Editors | 26/05/2026

A new bilateral agreement aims to foster collaboration in digital banking, AI, and cybersecurity, and includes support for the upcoming Manila Tech Summit.

Capital Adequacy

Philippines Finalises Rules for Releasable Bank Capital Buffer

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/05/2026

The central bank will require banks to build releasable capital buffers that can be drawn down during crises to sustain lending, a move that aligns the country with other jurisdictions in the region.

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.