SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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.

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.

Securities / Derivatives

SEC Philippines Scraps 50-Year-Old Share Classification Rule

By Editors | 11/08/2025

The SEC has ordered an end to the Class A and B share system, citing technological advances and market inefficiencies.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippine SEC Issues Alert on Unregistered Crypto Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

The Philippine SEC plans to take legal action against unregistered crypto platforms targeting Filipinos, citing risks of fraud, identity theft and money laundering.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC Proposes Easing REIT Rules to Spur Listings

By Editors | 04/08/2025

The SEC is drafting changes to give REITs more flexibility, including a longer period to reinvest proceeds and the ability to repay debt.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC Proposes Roadmap for ISSB-Aligned Sustainability Reporting

By Manesh Samtani | 02/08/2025

The SEC has proposed a phased timeline for adopting ISSB-aligned standards, including bringing large non-listed companies into scope from 2029.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines SEC Files Criminal Charges Against Easypeso Operators

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

The SEC filed charges against 173 employees of the operator, saying they violated consumer protection, data privacy and cybercrime laws through abusive debt collection tactics.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC Slashes Fees, Streamlines Approvals to Boost Listings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

The SEC aims to increase market participation by cutting registration fees by 30 percent and enforcing a strict 45-day review timeline.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC Eyes Tiered Minimum Public Float System for IPOs

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

A tiered model would be more transparent than blanket exemptions, balancing market liquidity with a more flexible IPO framework.