In response to a social media post by what it calls a “pseudo-expert,” the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has released official figures “to set the record straight once and for all on the true and correct market capitalization (MCAP) data of the listed companies.” It noted that, “A post...
The initial public offering of Maynilad Water Services Inc. is expected to proceed this month after the firm has secured commitments from cornerstone investors who will take up over half of the offered shares. On the sidelines of the 57th Finex Annual Conference, Maynilad Chairman Manuel V....
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the ₱3-billion follow-on offering of preferred shares by engineering and infrastructure firm Megawide Construction Corp. In its meeting on Oct. 9, the Commission En Banc resolved to render effective the registration statement of Megawide...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped on Friday, Oct. 10, despite the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas ’ (BSP) policy rate cut as investor sentiment continued to be dampened by the flood control corruption scandal, weak peso, and lower foreign direct investments (FDIs). The main index...
Playing its part in the government’s anti-corruption drive, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has drafted rules mandating the disclosure of persons who, directly or indirectly, own a substantial stake or exercise control of a registered corporation or partnership. The SEC is now...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the planned offering by real estate giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) sustainability-linked bonds to raise up to ₱15 billion for the payment of debt and funding of capital expenditures (capex)....
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Francis E. Lim expressed regret over his claim that the local stock market lost ₱1.7 trillion in market capitalization due to the corruption scandal, which turned out to be fictitious. “The information, which had been circulating within business...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) pulled back on profit-taking before the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas announced a rate cut at the close of trading hours. The main index lost 41.34 points or 0.68 percent to close at 6,057.40 on Thursday, Oct. 9, although sectoral indices were equally split....
The local stock market improved on sustained bargain-hunting as investor sentiment was lifted by encouraging employment data. The main index added 14.91 points, or 0.25 percent, to close at 6,098.74 on Wednesday, Oct. 8. Miners led the advance, while Banks and Property counters offset gains. A...
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Francis E. Lim pointed to corruption as “a weapon of mass wealth destruction” as investigations into anomalous flood control projects have eroded investors ' confidence to the extent ₱1.7 trillion in market capitalization has been wiped...
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), in support of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), has frozen more than ₱4 billion in assets linked to fraudulent flood control projects as the government intensifies its crackdown on corruption. The move follows the AMLC’s issuance of...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) recovered some lost ground and rallied as the September inflation rate came in lower than expected. The main index jumped 83.51 points, or 1.39 percent, to close at 6,083.83 on Tuesday, Oct. 7, with banks leading the gains across the board. Volume rose to...
