Executives of The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) had an immersion and knowledge-exchange trip in London from December 9 to 12, 2025. PSE President and CEO Ramon S. Monzon and PSE COO Atty. Roel A. Refran led the company's delegation.

PSE representatives met with London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) officers, who shared updates on market reforms and regulation, dual listings and international connectivity, retail investor participation, and initial public offerings (IPOs). They also discussed developments in their fixed income market, including trends in sustainable bond issuance.

A meeting was also held between PSE and MOBILIST officials. MOBILIST or Mobilising Institutional Capital through Listed Product Structures is the UK government's flagship program that supports investment solutions to help deliver the climate transition and the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals in developing economies. MOBILIST has invested in two (2) IPOS - Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation and Maynilad Water Services, Inc. since partnering with PSE in July 2023. The Philippines is the first country where MOBILIST has invested twice since the program started seven (7) years ago.

MOBILIST provided a deeper look into their program, highlighting the development impact of their investments. For its part, PSE tackled its strategic initiatives, the regulatory reforms it is pursuing, as well as the realities on the ground, including the headwinds affecting investor sentiment.

PSE likewise held several discussions with various organizations advancing sustainability. The talks provided insights on trends in sustainability practices as well as the future of sustainable finance.

A team from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), led by Chairman Francis Ed. Lim, also joined the week-long program.

Main Photo: Executives and delegates of PSE and SEC with LSEG Head of International Primary Markets Tom Attenborough (eighth from left). They were also welcomed by LSEG Deputy CEO Charlie Walker.