Manulife has secured approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange for a normal course issuer bid, allowing the insurance company to buy back and cancel up to 42 million of its common shares. Outside Canada and the U.S., Manulife said it may undertake similar buybacks in other markets where it is listed, such as the Philippine Stock Exchange, in compliance with local regulations.
Alternergy Holdings Corp. on Friday, November 21, led the bell-ringing ceremony at the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to highlight its recognition as the first...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to streamline its regulatory processes, reduce transaction costs, and accelerate reforms to support the growth of the Philippine capital market, aligning with the goals of the newly enacted Capital Market Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA).
Upson International Corp., a retailer of personal computers and information technology products, has secured the approval of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) for its P4.88 billion initial public offering.
A number of listed companies at the Philippine Stock Exchange have instituted share buyback programs in recent years, primarily to shore up sagging stock...
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. clarified that sugar importation is not administration policy but a temporary tool to stabilize prices and supply, as the government prioritizes technology and innovation to build a stronger, self-reliant domestic sugar industry.
Japan-based Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) has affirmed the Philippines’ A- investment-grade credit rating with a stable outlook, citing resilient economic fundamentals, improving fiscal conditions, and manageable external risks.
San Miguel Corp. has elected former Transportation Secretary and Philippine Airlines president Jaime J. Bautista as an independent director, adding a veteran of the aviation, finance, and government sectors to the conglomerate’s board.
Filipinos’ growing use of financial apps has moved cybersecurity from back-end concern to central user experience, Maya executives said at the BusinessWorld Cybersecurity Summit. This shift reshapes industry practices, customer expectations, and regulatory needs.