The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has required publicly listed companies and other corporations with public interest to disclose fees paid to their external auditors. In a statement, the commission said this requirement is meant to enhance transparency and accountability in reporting...
The local stock market will be looking forward to the release of US December inflation figures for cues although sentiment has already been dampened by expectations that the Federal Reserve will be less aggressive in cutting policy rates. With the market having difficulty maintaining a solid...
The PSEi eased on thin trades on the last trading day of the week amid lack of cues from the US. The main index shed 15.25 points or 0.23 percent to close at 6,496.32 with Conglomerates leading the decline while Banks bucked the trend to post a decent gain. Volume was anemic at 1.04 billion shares...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened a new extension office in Laoag City, its 14th outside of Metro Manila, to strengthen its regulatory oversight and support economic growth in northern Philippines. The Commission officially inaugurated the SEC Laoag Extension Office (EO) on...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the revocation of the corporate registration of Farm to Market (F2M) Agri-Farm OPC for soliciting investments from the public without the necessary license. In an order, the SEC Enforcement and Investor Protection Department (EIPD) revoked F2M...
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has revised its list of Shar'iah-compliant stocks, adding and removing companies to maintain ethical investment options for Muslim investors. The number of Shari'ah-compliant stocks listed on the local bourse has decreased to 53 as of Dec. 25, 2024, from 56 on...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expanded the types of entities that can be accredited as Personal Equity and Retirement Accounts (PERA) Administrators following its approval of the first administrator under its new regulation. SEC Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 14, Series of 2024,...
The local stock market fell below the 6,500 level on renewed concerns that the US Federal Reserve may hold back on interest rate cuts. The main index lost 48.66 points, or 0.74 percent, to close at 6,496.72, with Conglomerates leading the decline while Miners managed to rally. Volume inched up to...
The local stock market dropped after the government reported an uptick in the inflation rate last month. The main index fell 79.79 points, or 1.20 percent, to close at 6,545.38. The Services sector led the retreat, with only Mining and Oil in the green. Volume was higher but still thin at 1.51...
The local stock market started the week on the positive side, with the PSEi sustaining the advance made in the first two trading days of the year. The main index added 21.36 points or 0.32 percent to close at 6,625.17 although only Banks and Services were up while most sectors were lower. Volume...
The release of the December 2024 inflation numbers will heavily influence the local stock market this week as trading volume normalizes with traders returning from the holidays. “Eyes are going to be on the Philippines’ December inflation data as this will provide clues on the Bangko Sentral ng...
The local stock market rose further after a positive Philippine manufacturing index spurred more bargain hunting. The main index added 53.42 points or 0.82 percent to close at 6,603.81 as Banks led the advance across the board. Volume was still low at 2.77 billion shares worth P3.78 billion as...
