2026-03-18

Guidelines on Revised Minimum Capital for Regulated Entities

The Securities and Exchange Commission has established significantly increased minimum capital requirements for all capital market operators to bolster market integrity and financial stability. Existing entities are mandated to comply with these revised thresholds by June 30, 2027, and must submit board-approved capitalization or restructuring plans to the Commission by April 30, 2026. Failure to meet these new standards will result in regulatory sanctions, and compliance is a strict precondition for the registration of all new market participants effective January 16, 2026.

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