Philippines

Securities / Derivatives

SEC Philippines Proposes Tiered IPO Float Rules to Attract Large Listings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2025

The SEC has released draft rules that lower the minimum public ownership requirement for larger companies that launch IPOs.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Proposes Regulatory Framework for Sukuk Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The draft rules outline requirements for issuers, Shari'ah governance, and disclosure to help develop the country's Islamic finance sector.

Market Infrastructure

Philippine Proposes Rules Targeting Payment System Disruptions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The BSP’s draft rules mandate new incident reporting timelines and detailed business continuity plans for participants of the Peso RTGS.

AML / KYC

Philippines Probes Crypto Laundering in Flood Control Corruption Case

By Manesh Samtani | 02/12/2025

Officials say illicit funds are being moved offshore via stablecoins, as an inter-agency task force works to recover assets from the corruption scandal.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippines Report Urges Regulatory Action To Unlock US$60b Tokenisation Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

A new white paper outlines a roadmap for asset tokenisation, calling for tiered frameworks and wallet-native safeguards to drive inclusion.

AML / KYC

Philippine Lawmaker Files Bill to Grant AMLC Wider Powers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

A new Senate bill aims to expand the financial intelligence unit's powers and scope to combat complex financial crime and avoid potential FATF greylisting.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP Partners TransUnion to Improve Financial Literacy, Education

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/11/2025

The free e-learning course aims to boost financial literacy and inclusion, addressing high consumer demand for credit knowledge.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines, Cambodia Sign Pact on Capital Market Development

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/11/2025

The agreement focuses on mutual assistance and cooperation in areas including regulatory supervision, fintech, and sustainable finance.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Ronin and Coins.ph to Seek Approval for Stablecoin Payments in Philippines

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2025

The partnership between Coins.ph and Ronin aims to make the PHPC stablecoin spendable at 600,000 merchants via the national QR network, pending BSP authorisation.