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...
The local financial markets sent mixed signals to investors as the new year began, with the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) climbing slightly higher while the peso slipped against the US dollar, setting the stage for a potentially volatile 2025. The peso began the year with a slight...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing new guidelines that will expand fundraising and investment opportunities in the Philippine capital market, which includes crypto assets, green equity, and Sukuk bonds. In a statement, the commission said these proposed and draft...
The Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines Research and Development Foundation (FINEX Foundation) has decided to join other shareholders of the Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corporation (PDSHC) in selling its stake to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). In a disclosure by the PSE,...
Entering the new trading year 2025, stock market investors are faced with a lot of uncertainties as both risks and positive factors mingle to present a hazy picture in analysts’ crystal balls. For Chinabank Capital Corporation Managing Director Juan Paolo Colet, “Next year [2025] presents a...
