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Asian equities attracted strong foreign inflows in May as concerns over an immediate economic hit from higher US tariffs eased, prompting a return by investors who had previously exited large and concentrated positions in the region.The inflows marked a sharp reversal after four consecutive months of net foreign selling.According to data from LSEG, foreign investors bought approximately $10.65 billion worth of equities across India, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines, registering their largest monthly net purchase since February 2024.US President Donald Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs in...

SEN. Sherwin Gatchalian said the enactment of the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (Cmepa) marks a significant milestone in the country's efforts in enhancing investor confidence and expanding capital markets. Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means and sponsor of the measure, emphasized that the enactment of Cmepa is critical to building a more competitive and accessible investment environment — one that is aligned with global standards and is expected to encourage greater participation from both domestic and international investors. " This law empowers every Filipino to...