CIBI Information Inc., the country’s first and only local credit bureau, has partnered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to improve transparency in the financial ecosystem through enhanced data sharing.
This collaboration grants CIBI access to reliable regulatory data to strengthen its services for businesses and individuals.
The partnership addresses a key challenge: limited direct access to comprehensive regulatory data. This gap makes it difficult to conduct thorough due diligence, verify company legitimacy, assess risks, and make informed decisions. With access to the SEC’s eSEARCH platform, CIBI can integrate critical regulatory data into its services, offering more efficient and reliable solutions.
“This collaboration between the Securities and Exchange Commission and CIBI Information, Inc. is a powerful step toward bridging the information gap and strengthening the financial ecosystem in our country. With this partnership, we are opening new doors to opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, helping them evaluate partners, assess risks, and build trust in their transactions,” CIBI President and CEO Pia Arellano said at the signing event.
For CIBI’s clients, direct access to SEC-verified data enhances the quality, accuracy, and reliability of their existing data systems. With a more comprehensive and credible information base, businesses can make faster, better-informed decisions. Individual clients also benefit from increased trust, knowing they are relying on verified, credible data.
“It has been one of our foremost goals to keep the agency abreast with evolving technology to make sure that our stakeholders get the services they need in the best way possible…We hope that this MOA will help both the SEC and CIBI in accelerating our shared commitment to improving the business environment in our country,” SEC Chairperson Aquino said in a speech during the event.
The partnership benefits more than just CIBI and its clients—it also supports the regulatory framework by promoting transparency, data integrity, and efficient information sharing. Improved access to accurate data enables financial institutions to extend credit with greater confidence, helping drive financial inclusion and nationwide economic resilience.
About CIBI Information Inc.
CIBI Information Inc. is the Philippines' pioneering credit reporting agency and only local background screening provider, established in 1982 under the Central Bank of the Philippines (now Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas).
Accredited by the Credit Information Corporation (CIC), CIBI serves as a trusted intelligence partner to over 500 organizations across diverse industries.
With a team of over 200 dedicated professionals, CIBI offers a wide range of solutions that make credit and employment more accessible and inclusive for Filipinos. Acquired by Creador, a private equity firm, in 2020, CIBI has since collaborated with global leaders such as FICO, GDS, and Smart Consulting. It also works closely with CTOS, Malaysia’s leading credit reporting agency, to integrate international best practices into the Philippine market.
CIBI is committed to remaining at the forefront of the information services industry, driving financial inclusion and creating economic opportunities nationwide.
For more information, visit www.cibi.com.ph.
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