SEC Ramps Up Investor Protection Program

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is ramping up efforts to strengthen investor protection and ease of doing business in the country.

- By Richmond Mercurio

The commission said that it has opened a physical helpdesk that would cater to public inquiries and concerns in a bid to streamline processes and improve the efficiency of its services.

To facilitate public consultation and provide prompt responses to concerns, a Public Assistance and Complaints Desk (PACD) was opened on the ground floor of the SEC headquarters in Makati City to handle on-site client inquiries, feedback and complaints.

"The opening of PACD demonstrates the commission's commitment to advancing the ease of doing business in the Philippines as we provide the public with greater transparency and access to our services," SEC chairperson Francis Lim said.