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 The number of stock market accounts in the Philippine Stock Exchange reached 2.86 million in 2024, up by 50.1 percent from 1.91 million in 2023. This was fueled by a 62.0 percent surge in online accounts to 2.47 million from 1.53 million.
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 The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) has been made aware of the resurgence of a fraudulent investment scheme that uses the name and logo of the Exchange in fabricated documents that certify stock ownership and demand fees for the release of capital gains.
SEC Issues Warning Against Unauthorized Use of Personal Financial Accounts or Being "Money Mules"5/28/2025  The public, especially individuals and companies, with registered bank accounts, e-wallets such as GCash and Maya, online financial platforms such as Palawan Express, or other financial accounts, is strongly advised not to share, lend, rent out, or allow other people or entities to use their personal financial accounts.
 The SEC has warned the public that persons or groups of persons claiming to represent or be affiliated with lending or financing companies registered with the Commission have been found to be victimizing the public through a scheme called the advance fee loan scam, wherein victims are required to pay a certain amount in exchange for the release of a loan. Victims are drawn into paying the amount asked as they are promised that the advance payment will be returned as part of the loaned amount.
 The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) partnered with the Microfinance Council of the Philippines, Inc. (MCPI) and the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (RBAP) to expand financial education for low-income families.
 The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has signaled to investors and analysts in Milan, Italy that it is considering more interest rate cuts amid a favorable inflation outlook, which supports investment and growth.
 The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) advises the public that it will temporarily suspend the operation of Coin Deposit Machines (CoDMs), installed in select malls* in the Greater Manila Area, starting 17 June 2025. Persons who want to exchange their coins may still use the CoDMs until 16 June 2025.
SEC Holds Inaugural ASTIG Partners Meeting to Enhance Financial Literacy, Fight Financial Scams5/19/2025  The SEC conducts the first Anti-Scam and Illegal Taking of Investments Group (ASTIG) Partners Meeting on March 17 at The SEC Headquarters, bringing together its 35 partner agencies from the government and law enforcement authorities, and other stakeholders. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is ramping up collaboration efforts with its network of partners to promote financial literacy and combat fraudulent investment activities among the public.
 Recently, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) warns the public of an alarming rise in the use of deepfake technology by scammers to promote fraudulent investment opportunities.
 The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has received reports that an entity named “UNA Financing Corporation” is fraudulently using the BSP’s name and logo, and the names of BSP employees and officers.
 Pag-IBIG Fund will maintain its low interest rates on housing loans until June 2025, marking the second consecutive year of offering affordable home financing and defying the upward trend in market lending rates, top officials announced.
Pag-IBIG Fund Offers Cash Prizes to MPL Borrowers, Company Representatives in New Promos for 20255/3/2025  Pag-IBIG Fund has launched two new raffle promos aimed at increasing members' awareness of the benefits and favorable terms of the Pag-IBIG MultiPurpose Loan (Pag-IBIG MPL), while encouraging greater employer engagement — further strengthening its efforts to provide timely financial support to members nationwide.
SEC Warns Against Fraudsters Impersonating Prominent Personalities through Deep Fake Posts or Videos5/3/2025  Scammers or fraudsters are now leveraging the reputation of well-known, high-profile businessmen or reputable corporations to lure unsuspecting individuals into investing their hard-earned money into fraudulent schemes.
 Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed the Philippines’ “BBB” credit rating with a “stable” outlook, citing the country’s success in taming inflation and maintaining macroeconomic stability.
 The Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved amendments to foreign exchange (FX) regulations to broaden Filipinos’ access to more hedging instruments and deepen the country’s capital market.
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