Corporate

BANKING LAW UPDATE: – PRUDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN THRIFT, RURAL, AND COOPERATIVE BANKS

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) issued Circular No. 1240, Series of 2026, following Monetary Board Resolution No. 838 dated 3 September 2026. The Circular adopts prudential requirements applicable to technology-driven thrift, rural, and cooperative banks (TBs, RBs, and Coop Banks) to support prudent digital transformation while ensuring that bank operations remain strictly aligned with …

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SEC Tightens Accreditation Guidelines for Auditing Firms and External Auditors

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued Memorandum Circular No. 26, Series of 2026, amending the accreditation framework for auditing firms and external auditors of SEC-regulated entities and other covered corporations. The amendments strengthen accreditation requirements, expand coverage to certain corporations with government contracts, impose stricter audit-quality standards, and clarify the grounds for conditional …

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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN CORPORATE COMPLIANCE: IMPLEMENTING PAPERLESS FILING UNDER SEC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 21 SERIES OF 2026

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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN CORPORATE COMPLIANCE: IMPLEMENTING PAPERLESS FILING UNDER SEC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 21 SERIES OF 2026 Digital transformation in corporate compliance has reached a significant milestone in the Philippines as regulatory processes transition from traditional paper-based submissions to automated, digital-first frameworks. Recognizing the need to enhance administrative efficiency, promote environmental sustainability, and further the …

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SEC Moves Toward Paperless Capital Markets Through Mandatory OARS Filing

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In alignment with the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023–2028 and Republic Act No. 11032 (Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018), the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has issued Memorandum Circular No. 24, Series of 2026 (“MC No. 24”), which mandates the use of the Online Application for Registration Statements (“OARS”). OARS …

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Online Lending Is Back: New SEC Rules for Financing and Lending Companies

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Digital lending in the Philippines has grown exponentially in recent years, presenting unprecedented opportunities for financial inclusion while simultaneously introducing complex, systemic risks for financial consumers. Recognizing the need to promote responsible technological innovation while safeguarding market integrity, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a landmark regulation for Financing Companies (FCs )and Lending …

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SEC Modernizes Corporate Filings Through Blockchain-Based VERITAS

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a decisive step toward modernizing corporate compliance and administrative governance in the Philippines. With the issuance of SEC Memorandum Circular No. 23, Series of 2026, the Commission officially introduces VERITAS, or the Verification of Electronic Records and Information Trust and Authentication System, which is a decentralized, blockchain-based document signing and …

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How to read a free-spins offer like a set of terms and conditions

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A free-spins promotion can look simple: sign up, receive spins, play a slot. The details behind that offer can affect what you can claim, how long you have to use it and whether any winnings can be withdrawn. Reading those details is a useful habit for anyone comparing online promotions, even when the headline sounds …

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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 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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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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