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SEC lays framework for revival of futures bourse

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | January 8, 2003 - 12:00am

The Securities and Exchange Commission is laying down the legal framework that will allow the revival of the country’s futures exchange which was closed due to massive fraud. The SEC is working on amendments...

Business

SEC plans to reopen futures exchange

October 24, 2002 - 12:00am

The Securities and Exchange Commission intends to reopen the financial futures exchange in the third quarter of next year. "We hope to reopen the country’s futures exchange by the third quarter of 2003....

Business

SEC sees more delay in futures mart reopening

August 3, 2002 - 12:00am

The Securities and Exchange Commission said the reopening of the futures market may be further delayed after the Court of Appeals ruled that the SEC has no jurisdiction over commodities. The SEC, however, is still...

Business