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PSE: Phl now more competitive with merger of stock, bond markets

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June 24, 2025

The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) expects the country's capital market to strengthen and advance its position in the region following its takeover of the Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. (PDS).

- By RICHMOND MERCURIO

The PSE said the Philippine capital market would be more competitive compared to other markets in the region with the consolidation of the equities and fixed income markets as well as the vertical integration of the depository under the same entity that operates exchange trading, clearing and settlement.

"Additionally, the synergies to be realized in the integration of the operations of and infrastructures of PSE and PDS are expected to create efficiencies that will allow for the introduction of more products and enhanced risk management processes that will redound to benefits for investors and market participants," it said.

A number of key initiatives are seen by the PSE to significantly drive the growth of the capital markets.

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