The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) resumed its upward trend on Tuesday, July 1, driven by improved investor sentiment following the implementation of a lower stock transaction tax. The main index climbed 58.91 points, or 0.93 percent, to close at 6,422.85. The advance was led by...
While the recent reduction in the cost of trading stocks in the Philippines is expected to boost market activity at the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), more needs to be done to develop the local capital market, particularly in investor education. During the bell-ringing ceremony at the PSE marking...
The local stock market ended lower as investors pocketed gains from the PSEi’s four-day advance last week, as investors exercise caution amid developments in the Middle East and while waiting for more economic data. The main index lost 43.33 points or 0.78 percent to close at 6,364.94 with the...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued cease-and-desist orders (CDO) against Bravo Zulo Romeo Lending Corp. (BZR Lending) for unauthorized lending operations and Magic Peso for illegally operating an online lending platform and for unfair debt collection practices. In a June 24,...
The upcoming reduction in the Philippine stock transaction tax, effective Tuesday, is expected to boost trading activities, as investors remain cautiously optimistic despite global markets and oil prices being sensitive to developments in the Middle East. “The local market managed to bounce back...
Award-winning broadcast journalist Rico Hizon got a scoop when he interviewed the man behind the voice straight from the heart of the most famous house in the country: the iconic Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) home in Quezon City. It was the first time the famous brother granted a one-on-one interview...
The PSEi ended the week on a positive note as investors continue buying stocks as the ceasefire between Israel and Iran is holding despite a shaky start. The main index jumped by 77.62 points, or 1.23 percent, to close at 6,408.27—led by the strength of the property sector, although miners fell...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered Convenience Cash Lending Corporation to stop operating its unregistered lending activities, including those under the names Zada Cash and Bloom Cash. In a cease and desist order (CDO) issued on May 27, the SEC Financing and Lending Companies...
The Philippine benchmark index inched up as investor sentiment remained buoyed by easing oil prices amid a ceasefire in the Middle East. The main index added 5.01 points or 0.08 percent to close at 6,330.65 on Thursday, June 26, although only Conglomerates and the Property counter managed to...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is making access to corporate data more affordable by slashing the prescribed fees and charges for requests for corporate documents by half starting July 1. The Commission on June 24 issued Memorandum Circular No. 6, Series of 2025, providing for the...
After showing signs of recovery the previous day, the Philippine peso returned to the ₱56 level as investor confidence grew over the tentative Iran-Israel ceasefire, while the United States (US) dollar slipped to test its recent lows. Data from the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP)...
The local stock market rose further as the peso firmed up while oil prices dropped due to the ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The main index added 32.89 points or 0.52 percent to close at 6,325.64 on Wednesday, June 25, with the advance led by the Property sector, although Banks and Industrials...
