Philippines aligns bond pricing with global convention

Inquirer.net - Oct 10, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will adopt an international bond pricing convention on Jan. 4, 2027, covering eligible peso-denominated government and corporate securities as regulators seek to attract more investors and deepen market liquidity. On Friday, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the transition covers eligible peso-denominated, coupon-bearing securities. READ: PH to iron out bond

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