New Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Francis Ed. Lim President aims to transform the commission into “a no-nonsense regulator—firm when necessary, but always fair, efficient, reliable, and professional.” Lim officially took over on June 10, 2025, from Emilio B. Aquino after...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) credited outgoing Chairperson Emilio B. Aquino for championing reforms that paved the way toward a more business-friendly and innovative corporate sector and efficient capital market. “When I started my term, I envisioned an SEC that empowers...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) boasts of a seven-year streak in receiving a good housekeeping mark from the Commission on Audit (COA), with unmodified opinions for its financial statements, under the leadership of Chairperson Emilio B. Aquino. The Commission on June 2 received...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered digital platform that will assist and answer public queries related to the Commission 's rules and regulations in real time. The Commission on June 2 officially rolled out SEC AInnovation, a...
Malacañang has announced the appointment of former Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) President Francis Ed Lim as the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), following the expiration of the term of current chairperson Emilio B. Aquino. Currently a senior legal counsel...
Regulators and stock market players are welcoming the enactment of the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA), as it is key to attracting more investors and boosting trading activity on the local bourse. "The passage of CMEPA sends a clear message to both domestic and global investors...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the applications of G-Xchange, Inc. (GCash) and Macodimarc Technology Corporation (Pluang PH) to participate in the Commission’s regulatory sandbox. On June 2, 2025, the SEC formally issued the Notice of Approval for Entry into the SEC...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received the Silver Accreditation from London-based standard-setting organization Investors in People (IiP) for fostering an improved workplace environment that promotes best practices in employee engagement, communication and organizational culture....
The Office of the President recognized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its role in the Philippines’ exit from the grey list of global financial crimes watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF). In a ceremony at the Malacañan Palace, President Marcos, together with Executive...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched six new digital platforms and a modern data center that will enhance the delivery of its services to the public, as part of its efforts to improve the ease of doing business in the country. ` The Commission unveiled the fourth wave of its...
BDO Foundation President Mario Deriquito and SEC Chairperson Emilio B. Aquino The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and BDO Foundation have strengthened their investor protection and financial literacy initiatives with the launch of informational materials that aim to educate the public...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) are simplifying the process of raising capital through the capital market by power generation and distribution companies to support their growth and expansion. The SEC and ERC formally launched the Securing and...
