The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released guidelines on exempt transactions under Section 10 of the Securities Regulation Code (SRC), streamlining procedures to promote ease of doing business while ensuring investor protection. This amendment clarifies when confirmation of exemption and payment of fees are required, providing greater transparency and predictability for companies and market […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has signed a Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) with the Department of Finance (DOF) to strengthen transparency and accountability in the extractive sector through the Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PH-EITI). The deal enhances access to beneficial ownership data of companies in line with global standards, supporting efforts to combat […]

As seen on SEC’s official page: The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) issued a reminder to all covered persons on the prohibition against transactions involving online gambling platforms not registered with Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). In view of the foregoing, all covered persons (CPs) supervised and regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) […]

CYMI: SEC Chairperson Francis Lim was among the distinguished speakers at the JP Morgan Philippine Forum 2025 held on September 1โ€“3 at the JPMorgan Chase Center, Uptown Bonifacio, Taguig City. The three-day forum gathered local and international asset management firms as well as listed Philippine corporates. September 1โ€“2 featured in-person corporate meetings and lunch plenaries, […]

The SEC Contact Center, which handles general inquiries and helps the transacting public, is currently experiencing a temporary downtime. Our team is urgently working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. We sincerely thank you for your patience and understanding. Rest assured that the SEC continues to work hard in improving our services, including […]

SEC released a notice last August 20, 2025 announcing a new hotline number. Starting September 1, 2025, the SEC Contact Center will have a new hotline number: (+๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฎ) ๐Ÿด๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฌ-๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿญ for all your general inquiries. REMINDER: Our old hotline (+632) 5322-7696 will no longer be in service by September 1, so donโ€™t forget to save the […]