Philippine Stock Exchange acquires Development Bank of the Philippines' stake in PDSHC
What happened
The Philippine Stock Exchange agreed to acquire the Development Bank of the Philippines’ 3.08-percent stake in Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. The transaction covered 192,776 common shares, and the share purchase agreement was signed on October 27, 2026. The PSE already beneficially owns 94.55 percent of PDSHC and aims to acquire 100 percent of the company.
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Why it matters
The consolidation is expected to create a single venue for listing and capital raising. This move is anticipated to streamline trading, depository, clearing, and settlement operations. The PSE aims to improve risk management and support new products and services across the fixed-income and equities markets.
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Who's involved
- Development Bank of the PhilippinesSold a 3.08-percent stake in Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. to the Philippine Stock Exchange.
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The entities involved
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Development Bank of the Philippines
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