Securities and Exchange Commission

Also known as SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a key regulator in the Philippines, focusing on investor protection and market integrity through various initiatives such as educational videos and a crypto sandbox program. The SEC has also launched SEC POWERS to simplify capital raising for power companies and implemented mandatory online registration for company incorporation. These efforts aim to enhance financial literacy, attract investments, and streamline regulatory processes for businesses and investors in the country.

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Last updated at April 26, 2025.

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Gatchalian criticizes online lenders' unfair debt collection

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian criticized unfair debt collection practices by some online lending companies, citing complaints from borrowers who received funeral flowers and bullets.
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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 relaxes SBG limit for equity, balanced, and multi-asset funds

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has relaxed the single business group (SBG) investment limit for equity funds, balanced funds, and multi-asset funds that have actual exposure to equity securities following requests from fund managers.
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Mitsubishi invests P18.4B in Mynt, acquires 6.5% stake

Japanese trading giant Mitsubishi Corp. has finalized a P18.4-billion investment agreement with Ayala Corp., acquiring a 6.5% stake in GCash owner Globe Fintech Innovations Inc. (Mynt).
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SC upholds SEC's authority to accredit external auditors for registered securities

The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) authority to accredit external auditors for companies issuing registered securities.
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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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Megawide launches ₱6 billion preferred shares offering

Megawide Construction Corporation will launch its ₱6 billion Series 6 Preferred Shares Offering on Wednesday, March 26, with the public offer period running until April 4.
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PSE cuts minimum public float for IPOs from 20% to 15%

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has reduced the minimum public float requirement for initial public offerings (IPOs) from 20% to 15%, aiming to encourage more companies to go public.
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SEC approves PHP 5B+ IPO exemption, Mynt's GCash set for large listing

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a proposal by the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to exempt large initial public offerings (IPOs), such as Mynt's, from the 20 percent minimum public float requirement.
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