The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it has maintained the highest audit mark from the Commission on Audit (COA) for the fourth straight year. In a statement, the SEC said it has received an “unmodified opinion” from the COA, a testament to the Commission’s transparent...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has added new options for its online payment system, making payment for registration and transactions fees faster and more convenient for the public. In a statement, the SEC said clients can now use their GCash payment wallets to settle registration and...
SEC reaps awards as champion of good governance By JAMES A. LOYOLA The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to reap global recognition as an advocate of good governance and transparency in the Philippine corporate sector. Cambridge International Financial Advisory (Cambridge IFA)...
The Securities and Exchange Commission has convinced technology giant Google to adopt a more stringent approval process for online lending apps in the Philippines as part of the agency’s efforts to tackle illegal and abusive lending practices. In a statement, the SEC said that, effective May 11,...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was able to maintain the ISO 9001:2015 Certification of its quality management system covering all core services across its main and extension offices. “Once again, the SEC has demonstrated its global competitiveness as the premier investor champion...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) welcomed Atty. McJill Bryant T. Fernandez who has been appointed associate commissioner as Commissioner Ephyro Luis B. Amatong ended his eight years of service in the SEC. “We are excited to work with Commissioner Fernandez, whose extensive experience...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is calling on corporations to allow shareholders or members to participate in meetings virtually to encourage greater stakeholder involvement in their governance. The Commission reiterated the provisions of the Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines...
The Department of Finance (DOF) lauded the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for making significant strides in improving the ease of doing business in the Philippines through its digital transformation. In his report to DOF Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III, SEC Chairperson Emilio B. Aquino...
Solar Philippines Nueva Ecija Corporation (SPNEC), the developer of what is planned to be the largest solar project in Southeast Asia, has successfully made its trading debut on the Main Board of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). The firm’s shares closed its first trading day at P1.01 per...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is calling on Filipinos to secure their future through smart and sustainable investments, as it leads the celebration of the 2021 Investor Protection Week. From Nov. 8 to 12, the SEC will celebrate the Investor Protection Week with webinars and other...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stopped the registration of new online lending platforms (OLPs) of financing and lending companies as it prepares to issue new rules that will address abuses in the industry. The commission issued SEC Memorandum Circular No. 10, Series of 2021, which...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is calling on the public to secure their financial future by becoming smart investors and not become victims of scams. The commission issued this call as it joins the celebration of World Investor Week, a global campaign by the International Organization...