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SEC prepares bill seeking to ease bank secrecy law

November 15, 2015 - 9:00am

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing a bill that would ease bank secrecy rules to allow securities fraud...

Business

Asia Region Funds Passport to draw in more investments

By Kathleen A. Martin | September 11, 2015 - 10:00am

Six Asia-Pacific economies including the Philippines signed yesterday an agreement that will facilitate easier movement of...

Business

SME financing, infrastructure investments top CAP priorities

By Carlo S. Lorenciana | September 8, 2015 - 10:00am

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC) has endorsed the Cebu Action Plan, telling finance ministers and private sector leaders to collaborate to achieve the goals of the 10-year...

Freeman Cebu Business

Philippines ready to ink agreement for Asia Region Funds Passport

By Kathleen A. Martin | September 3, 2015 - 10:00am

The Philippines is set to sign a regional agreement that will pave the way for the easier movement of investment funds in Asia-Pacific countries, a Department of Finance (DOF) official said.

Business

SEC seeking int’l accreditation for cross-border transactions

By Kathleen A. Martin | July 24, 2015 - 10:00am

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it is still working on an international accreditation to be able to take part in a regional cooperation which facilitates easier transfer of funds across border...

Business

DOF allays fears of capital flight due to dividend disclosure

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | October 27, 2014 - 12:00am

The Department of Finance has debunked claims made by the local banking and securities industry that a controversial ruling requiring the disclosure of recipients of dividend income would trigger capital flight from...

Business