What Is A  Philippine Dealing Exchange (PDEX)?

The Philippine Dealing Exchange (PDEX) is the key platform for trading bonds and other fixed-income securities in the Philippines. It provides an electronic trading system that ensures market transparency and efficiency and is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). PDEX plays a vital role in enhancing liquidity and supporting the growth of the country’s capital markets.

Function: PDEX is the main platform for trading fixed-income securities in the Philippines, including government and corporate bonds.

Participants: Includes banks, investment firms, fund managers, and government agencies. Participants: Includes banks, investment firms, fund managers, and government agencies.

Platform: An electronic system is used for efficient, real-time trading. Platform: An electronic system is used for efficient, real-time trading.

Regulation: Governed by the Philippines' Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Regulation: Governed by the Philippines' Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Impact: Enhances market liquidity, transparency, and efficiency in the bond market. Impact: Enhances market liquidity, transparency, and efficiency in the bond market.