Emilio Aquino

Emilio B. Aquino is the current chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the Philippines, known for his initiatives to protect investors and enhance financial literacy. He has spearheaded various programs such as SEC POWERS and the beneficial ownership registry to streamline capital raising processes and improve transparency in financial transactions. Aquino's efforts have also contributed to the country's exit from the FATF gray list, easing remittance difficulties for overseas Filipino workers and attracting more foreign investments.

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Last updated at April 16, 2025.

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SEC, ERC launch SEC POWERS for power firms' capital raising

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) have launched SEC POWERS, an initiative aimed at simplifying capital raising for power generation and distribution companies.
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SEC implements mandatory online registration for companies

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has transitioned to a fully online and paperless system for company registration effective April 7, 2025.
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SEC maintains 20% public float for GCash IPO, allows 15% under strict criteria

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not received an application from GCash to lower the minimum public float requirement for its initial public offering (IPO), but it approved a plan by the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to relax this requirement.
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SEC intensifies reforms, launches beneficial ownership registry

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is intensifying reforms by launching a beneficial ownership registry, tightening oversight of financial institutions and non-profits, and drafting new crypto asset regulations to prevent the Philippines from returning to the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) 'gray list'.
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SEC aims to expand repo market to boost liquidity

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) aims to expand the government securities repurchase agreement (repo) market to deepen the country's capital markets.
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SEC reports 6% increase in new company registrations in 2024

More new companies registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2024 compared to previous years, totaling 52,304 registrations and marking a 6 percent increase from 49,506 in 2023.
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SEC monitors 16 MSMEs eyeing public listing, expects 6 IPOs this year

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is monitoring 16 potential micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that may go public as part of efforts to bring the capital market closer to small businesses.
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SEC opens new extension office in Lipa to monitor fraud and boost regional growth

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened a new extension office in Lipa City, Batangas to enhance accessibility and enforce regulations more effectively.
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OECD recommends strengthening Philippines' capital markets

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released policy recommendations aimed at strengthening the Philippines' capital market and boosting investor confidence.
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SEC opens new office in Koronadal to boost local business

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) inaugurated its fifth extension office in Mindanao on September 20, located in Koronadal City, South Cotabato.
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