Dubbed the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA), this law cuts down taxes on stock trades and investments to make the Philippine market more attractive—both for local investors and foreigners. This move should boost trading activity, deepen market liquidity, and make investing in the Philippines more competitive and inclusive. Read more in our articles including "Stock Transaction Tax drops from 0.6% to 0.1% this July" and "Banks, e-wallets face new BSP rules on digital payment fees".
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May 19, 2026Dubbed the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA), this law cuts down taxes on stock trades and investments to make the Philippine market more attractive—both for local investors and foreigners. This move should boost trading activity, deepen market liquidity, and make investing in the Philippines more competitive and inclusive.
Our coverage of Philippines stock market includes: "Stock Transaction Tax drops from 0.6% to 0.1% this July"; "Banks, e-wallets face new BSP rules on digital payment fees"; "BSP warns of accountability after BPI outage". Each article provides unique insights and information.