PSE reports 25% earnings growth, acquires PDS

The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) reported a 25 percent increase in earnings, reaching P495.7 million for the first half of 2025 from P398 million a year ago.

This growth was mainly due to the consolidation of the Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. (PDS), following the acquisition of its controlling interest by PSE.

Operating revenues surged by 82 percent, driven by an increase in trading- and listing-related fees and additional depository securities account fees from the Philippine Depository & Trust Corp. (PDTC).

Despite a significant rise in expenses and a decline in other income due to foreign exchange losses, the PSE's financial performance was positively impacted by its acquisition of PDS.

The market operator now beneficially owns 92.06% of PDS after completing several share sale deals with members of the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP).