SEC Capital Market Reforms: Breaking Barriers to Doing Business in the Philippines
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a comprehensive package of reforms designed to dismantle barriers to doing business and modernize the country’s capital markets. These measures, announced in late August 2026, reflect a strategic reform agenda that balances efficiency, inclusivity, and global competitiveness. SEC Chair Francis Lim highlighted the agency’s commitment to transformation, stating: “Ease […]
PERA Time Deposits: A Safer, Tax-Advantaged Way to Prepare for Retirement
Filipinos can now put a familiar bank product to work for retirement without taking on stock market risk. Retirement planning may soon become easier for Filipinos who prefer stable and familiar financial products. On August 20, 2026, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) issued Memorandum No. M-2026-044, allowing qualified banks to offer time deposits as investment products […]