The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has assured congressmen that using the central bank's dividends on the proposed Maharlika Wealth Fund (MWF) would not have any adverse effects on its gross international reserves (GIR). (Giorgio Trovato/ Unsplash) BSP Deputy Governor Francisco Dakila Jr., made...
The local stock market bounced from last Wednesday’s drop on more optimism over the US and Chinese economies. The main index rose 54.96 points or 0.84 percent to close at 6,580.12 as the Services sector led at advance while Banks and Industrials retreated. Volume remained steady at 516 million...
The national government's aggressive housing program got another boost after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the compliance Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) of the National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC). This means more funds for the housing projects as the move is...
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a warning to the public to stop, or not to invest, in any scheme being offered by OTCJKE, OTC Automated Trading Platform, and JKE International Limited. “Based on information received by the Commission, individuals claiming to represent OTCJKE/OTC...
Local share prices fell after the previous day’s spike after weakness i US markets prompted investors to take profits. The main index lost 149.22 points or 2.24 percent to close at 6,525.16 as the Property sector led the retreat although the Services and Mining and Oil counters managed to stay...
The Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corporation (PDEx) has approved the planned listing of Aboitiz Equity Ventures’ (AEV) P20 billion fixed-rate retail bonds, which includes oversubscriptions. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, AEV said the 2022 Bonds consist of a base offer in the...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered Sophia Francisco Holding OPC and BeastnessAllDay Corporation to stop soliciting investments from the public, as part of its crackdown against illegal investment schemes. The investment schemes of BeastnessAllDay and Sophia Francisco Group...
The local stock market ignored the high November inflation rate amd surged on positive news overseas. The main index jumped 232.25 points or 3.61 percent to close at 6,674.38 as Conglomerates led the rally. Volume improved to 582 million shares worth P6.04 billion as gainers beat losers 100 to 81...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is offering an additional payment option to the transacting public through an enhanced partnership with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK). The Commission signed an amended Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with LANDBANK to allow for payments for...
The local stock market lost early gains to end lower as investors opted to take profits late in the session. The main index lost 47.52 points or 0.73 percent to close at 6,442.13 as the Services sector led the retreat although the Industrial and Property counters remained in the green. Volume eased...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) celebrated its 86th anniversary by recognizing individuals and organizations that have helped it champion the development of the corporate sector and further deepening of the capital markets. In its first face-to-face celebration since the pandemic, the...
The week may start with some bargain hunting following the PSEi’s plunge last Friday after hitting overbought levels, but the November inflation report on Tuesday will determine the stock market’s direction in the following days. Online brokerage 2TradeAsia.com said “The Fed's shift in tone...
