Bloomberg
Philippine Bourse Expects Less Brokers Amid SEC’s Capital Hike
Thursday, August 27, 2026
The Philippine Stock Exchange expects the number of brokerage firms to decrease if the Securities and Exchange Commission implements its plan to raise capital requirements for brokers. The PSE did not specify how many firms might exit the market or provide details about the SEC's proposed capital thresholds. The SEC's capitalization requirement changes remain pending.
