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SEC Issues 2026 Rules of Procedure for Administrative and Adjudicative Proceedings 

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Memorandum Circular No. 8, Series of 2026, adopting the 2026 Rules of Procedure of the SEC. The new Rules replace the 2016 Rules of Procedure and are intended to streamline, modernize, and clarify the handling of administrative and adjudicative proceedings before the Commission. One important feature of the …

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SEC Eases Penalties on Late Submission of AFS and GIS Filings

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has temporarily suspended the imposition of the “per month of delay penalty” for the late and non-filing of reportorial requirements, particularly the Annual Financial Statements (“AFS”) and General Information Sheet (“GIS”), pursuant to SEC Memorandum Circular No. 16, Series of 2026 (“MC 16-2026”). The suspension forms part of the …

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BSP adopts new framework requiring banks to strengthen cyber risk assessments

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has formally overhauled the way it evaluates the technology and cybersecurity controls of banks and other financial institutions, replacing the traditional IT Rating System with a new Supervisory Assessment Framework (SAFr) under BSP Circular No. 1232. The move forms part of the regulator’s broader push to strengthen cyber resilience and operational risk …

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NPC Advisory No. 2026-01 on Data Scraping of Publicly Available Personal Data

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NPC Advisory No. 2026-01 on Data Scraping of Publicly Available Personal Data In response to the growing tension between artificial intelligence development and individual privacy rights, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) has moved to formalize the rules of the digital road. On 13 April 2026, the NPC issued Advisory No. 2026-01, establishing comprehensive guidelines for the …

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Amendments to the BSP Regulations on Reserve Requirements

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (“BSP”) has updated its regulatory framework on bank reserves through BSP Circular No. 1229, Series of 2026, with specific focus on how reserve positions are computed and how penalties are enforced in cases of reserve deficiency. The Circular introduces amendments to the Manual of Regulations for Banks (MORB) and the …

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SEC Guidelines: Umbrella Funds for Investment Companies

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has officially introduced the “Umbrella Fund” framework through Memorandum Circular No. 14, Series of 2026. This development modernizes the structural requirements for investment companies, thus allowing a single corporate entity to manage multiple Sub-funds. Under the new Circular, the SEC defines an Umbrella Fund as an open-end investment company that …

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2026 AMENDMENTS ON THE BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP RULE

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Under the Revised Corporation Code, all corporations are mandated to maintain accurate records and ensure full disclosure regarding their stockholders, members, and ownership structures. As the primary regulatory body, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) continuously monitors these structures—with a specific focus on Ultimate Beneficial Owners (“UBO”) to prevent the misuse of corporate entities for illicit activities. Effective in …

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Taxation of Cross-Border Services: Source of Income Under RMC 024-2026

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Cross-border services are now common in commercial transactions. Philippine entities frequently engage foreign providers for consulting, information technology support, training, engineering, telecommunications, and similar services. These arrangements often involve activities performed partly outside the Philippines and partly within the country. In such cases, the principal tax issue is whether payments to the foreign service provider …

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SEC Unveils Tiered Minimum Public Ownership Rules to Boost IPO Market

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Memorandum Circular No. 11, Series of 2026 last February 24, 2026. This new directive introduces a revised, tiered Minimum Public Ownership (MPO) framework applicable to companies intending to list their shares on the exchange. According to SEC Chairperson Francisco Ed. Lim, the new structure recognizes that the liquidity, valuation dynamics, …

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SEC Imposes Nine-Year Term Limit on Independent Directors of Listed Companies

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The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued SEC Memorandum Circular No. 7, Series of 2026, formalizing a strict nine-year cumulative term limit for independent directors (IDs) of publicly listed companies and imposing substantial penalties for non-compliance. Under the Circular, an independent director shall be elected for a one-year term but may serve for a maximum …

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