The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pushing for the expansion of the government securities (GS) repurchase agreement (repo) market as part of its commitment to deepen the country’s capital market. The Commission said in a statement that since it assumed direct market oversight in...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) ended almost flat on Monday, Feb. 24, as gains of banks and conglomerates managed to balance losses of other sectors. The main index shed 2.07 points or 0.03 percent to close at 6,095.97 with the industrial and services counters leading decliners. Volume...
The local stock market is seen to remain volatile due to geopolitical and interest rate concerns, although share prices may get a boost from the Philippines’ exit from the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Unicapital Securities Equity Research Analyst Jeri R. Alfonso said that...
The Philippines has successfully exited the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) following reforms implemented by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to enhance financial integrity and transparency in the corporate sector. On the final day of the FATF plenary on Feb. 21,...
The local stock market recovered some lost ground to close the week on a higher level than in the previous Friday. The main index added 31.41 points or 0.52 percent to close at 6,098.04 as the Property sector bounced back to lead the advance while Banks dipped. Volume declined to 1.65 billion...
The Philippine stock market weakened as investors grew concerned about potential delays in U.S. interest rate cuts and increased tariff threats by President Trump. The main index fell 53.25 points, or 0.87 percent, to close at 6,066.63 on Thursday, Feb. 20. The property sector led the...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) gained more ground as investors continued to pick up cheaper stocks on the back of gains in US bourses. The main index added 24.92 points or 0.41 percent to close at 6,119.88 with the mining and oil surging by 4.73 percent while banks and services...
The local stock market strengthened as investors picked up bargains amid stronger remittances and corporate tax cuts. The main index surged by 101.48 points or 1.69 percent to close at 6,094.96 as the property counter made a strong bounce while miners saw some profit-taking. Volume grew to...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the planned offering by Filinvest Land Inc. of peso denominated fixed rate bonds worth up to ₱12 billion. The offering, a ₱9 billion base and a ₱3 billion over-subscription option of up to ₱3 billion, consists of five-year bonds due...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell following the decline in US bourses last Friday as investors are jittery about factors that may further delay interest rate cuts. The main index lost 67.85 points or 1.12 percent to close at 5,993.48 on Monday, Feb. 17, as the property sector plunged,...
While the recent rout in the stock market has brought stock prices down to attractive levels, uncertainties over trade and monetary policies are dampening investor sentiment. According to 2TradeAsia.com, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ signalling that it may push back the next rate cut well into...
Following the central bank’s decision to keep key interest rates on hold, the peso strengthened further on Friday, Feb. 14, breaking into the 57 level against the US dollar. According to data from the Bankers Association of the Philippines, the peso appreciated by 0.23 centavos from...
