Filipinos receiving and sending money from overseas lost an estimated total of ₱8.37 billion in 2023 to "hidden" fees charged by banks and money remittance centers on foreign currencies, according to findings from transparency research commissioned by global fintech firm Wise. Kristo Käärmann,...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the corporate registration of Ecomamoni Environmental Recyclable Materials Manufacturing Inc. for soliciting investments from the public without the necessary license from the Commission. In an order, the SEC’s enforcement and investor...
While the local stock market managed to get out of its slump with a five-day rally last week, investors may be tempted to pocket some profits, especially in the first couple of days before taking cues from the release of foreign investments and dollar remittances data. “The local market has...
The local stock market rally marked its fifth day, capping a week of recovery with a strong gain as positive corporate earnings and recent economic data supported investor confidence. The main index rose by 78.33 points or 1.26 percent to close at 6,298.29, led by the jump of the services sector,...
The local stock market strengthened as investor sentiment got a boost from easing inflation and a delay in the tariff war started by the United States (US) against Canada and Mexico. The main index surged by 98.19 points or 1.6 percent to close at 6,219.96 as miners led the rally across the board....
Local share prices rose as investor sentiment were buoyed by encouraging inflation numbers for February. The PSEi jumped 57.66 points or 0.95 percent to close at 6,121.77, led by the surge in the property index while the services sector dipped. Volume was strong at 588 million shares worth ₱7.35...
The local stock market rose further as investors picked up cheaper stocks ahead of Wednesday’s announcement of the inflation rate for February. The main index added 26.92 points or 0.45 percent to close at 6,064.11, led by the strength of the mining and banking sectors, while the conglomerate and...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a cease-and-desist order (CDO) against a lending business operator who does not have the necessary registration and approval from the Commission. In an order issued last Feb. 18, 2025, the Commission en banc directed Fernando Joquico Santos,...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) recovered some ground but settled below the day’s high as investors bet on a lower inflation rate to be announced on Wednesday. The main index added 39.22 points or 0.65 percent to close at 6,037.19 as conglomerates led the advance while the services and...
The PSEi plunged due to the MSCI rebalancing and Trump’s latest statements which continue to rock investor sentiment. The main index fell 126.12 points or 2.06 percent to close at 5,997.97 with the Property counter leading all sectors down. Volume jumped to 1.11 billion shares worth ₱20.63...
The local stock market declined as it continues its see-saw trend amid negative geopolitical factors and generally upbeat corporate results. The main index shed 20.87 points or 0.34 percent to close at 6,124.09 as Miners led the retreat with only Banks managing to advance. Volume rose to 534...
To ensure that the Philippines stays out of the grey list of global financial crimes watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is rolling out more reforms to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. In a press conference, SEC Chairperson...
