SEC MC No. 12, series of 2023Amendments to Section 39.1.4.1 of the Implementing Rules and Regulation of the Securities Regulation Code

SEC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 1_2 Series of 2023 TO : ALL CONCERNED SUBJECT : AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 39.1.4.1 OF THE IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATION OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE In view of Memorandum Circular No. 14, series of 2019, entitled Rules and Regulation Governing Crowdfunding, Section 39.1.4.1 of the Implementing Rules and Regulation of the Securities Regulation Code is hereby amended as follows: 39.1.4. Rules Governing Registrars of Qualified Institutional and Individual Buyers 39.1.4.1. Authorized Registrars - The following entities which have been granted the appropriate secondary license by the Commission may be authorized to act as Registrar upon proper application and compliance with registration requirements under these rules: 39.1.4.1.1. Banks with respect to their registration as broker-dealer, Government Securities Eligible Dealer, Government Securities Brokers and/or underwriter of securities; 39.1.4.1.2. Brokers; 39.1.4.1.3. Dealers; 39.1.4.1.4. Investment Houses; 39.1.4.1.5. Investment Company Advisers; and 39.1.4.1.6. Issuer companies with respect to offerings of their own securities; and 39.1.4.1.7. Funding Portals registered under the SEC Crowdfunding Rules Published: FOR THE COMMISSION: Manila Bulletin, 7 September 2023 Philippine Daily Inquirer, 7 September 2023 EMILIO B. AQUINO Chairperson Filed with UP Law Center: 7 September 2023