The Association of Securities Analysts of the Philippines (ASAP) is the first and only organization of securities analysts in the country. The organization seeks to promote the interest of the general and investing public through its primary goal of encouraging and assisting in the development and advancement of securities analysts in the Philippines. Formed by some of the most prominent figures in the securities industry, ASAP was incorporated on 9 October 1996.

On March 29,1949, the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) was organized with the distinct purpose and objectives of furthering the interest of banks and enhancing their values to trade, commerce, industry, agriculture and the public. Its forerunners, the Association of Manila Banks formed to take up foreign exchange operations, and the Manila Clearing House organized to handle the clearing of checks, were both disbanded with the establishment of the Central Bank. Created with broader functions than its predecessors, the BAP works with some legal body or any Chamber of Commerce for consideration, formulation, amendment and alteration of any law or regulation relating to banks and banking. On August 24, 1964, the Association was formally incorporated into a corporate organization duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

As a non-stock, non-profit organization with the authorities, attributes and incidental powers conferred upon it as a corporation duly organized under the laws of the Philippines, the BAP provides a fundamental venue for member banks to raise and discuss the issues, which affect commercial banking operations in the country. But perhaps unique to the BAP is its mandate to act as the unifying voice of the commercial banking industry in an environment where business interest and backgrounds – both among domestic as well as foreign banks in particular – are very profoundly diverse.

Membership in the Association is limited to banking institutions duly licensed and operating as a commercial bank in the Philippines that subscribes to the purpose of the organization and agrees to comply with and be bound by the By-laws and other rules and regulations of the Association.

The Philippine Association of Securities Brokers and Dealers, Inc. (PASBDI) is the national representative of the securities industry. Our mandate includes all licensed stockbrokers and investment houses, as well as independent securities brokers and dealers in the Philippines. Our Membership includes more than 170 investment dealers who play an essential role in the Philippine economy by raising capital for governments and businesses and by helping individual institutions invest with confidence in open and fair capital markets.

The association does advocacy work on behalf of the securities industry. To protect its stakeholders interest on the dynamic market environment and to ensure that their perspectives are taken into account when formulating national policies and rules governing industry practices and standards.

From the unique viewpoint of regulatory responsibility and experience, we are able to bring forward constructive recommendations to governments on a wide range of public policy issues that influence the broader public good.

The Board of Governors is composed of eleven (11) members of which seven (7) are representatives of the PSE, two (2) from the Investment House Association of the Philippines (IHAP), and one (1) from the Association of Independent Brokers and Dealers, Inc. (AIBD) leads the Association. And one (1) Independent Director.

On 18 April 1978, the Philippine Association of Stock Transfer and Registry Agencies, Inc. (PASTRA) was organized and registered with the SEC. PASTRA was formed for the following purposes:

• Join together its member in the spirit of unity, cooperation and comradeship;
• Promote efficiency and improvement in stock transfer services to an ideal and professional level;
• Create a body through which the members can collectively assist, petition and cooperate with regulatory agencies such as the SEC and the PSE;
• Safeguard and promote the interests of its members, their client-companies and the investing public; and
• Promote self-discipline among its members.

Members of PASTRA are persons, natural or judicial, through its officers or agents, engaged primarily in the stock transfer services and registry functions. A member could either be a commercial bank, an accounting firm, or an independent company operating solely as a transfer agent. At present, it has 21 members.

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is a non-stock, non-profit and non-government organization of small, medium, and large enterprises, local chambers, and industry associations representing various sectors of business.

The roots of the chamber movement can be traced as early as the 1890s with the formation of the Camara de Comercio de Filipinas. This was followed with the creation of the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (CCP) in 1903. The rise of industries in the 1950s prompted several industry groups to create an association which would be representative of their interests and thus, the Philippine Chamber of Industry (PCI) was formed. In July 1978, the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (CCP) and the Philippine Chamber of Industry (PCI) merged to become the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry. That same year, by virtue of Letter of Instruction No. 780, then President Ferdinand E. Marcos recognized the PCCI as the sole official representative and voice of the entire private business community.

Today, the PCCI remains faithful to this task as it was during the merger. True to its mandate as the single voice of Philippine business, PCCI continues to promote the interest of the business community through government representation and advocacy work while providing business and trade services. It is not only recognized as the representative of the Philippine private sector locally but it is also viewed as such internationally.

The Philippine Stock Exchange Foundation, Inc. (PSEFI) was incorporated as a private, non-stock, non-profit, qualified donee institution by the Philippine Council for NGO Certification on 10 November 1995. PSEFI's main thrusts include (a) the development of the Philippine capital market; (b) promotion of social development; and (c) preservation and enhancement of Philippine arts and culture.

The PSEFI accepts application for corporate membership. In accordance with its By-Laws, membership in the PSEFI is subject to the following: (a) membership shall be open to persons/corporate entities who have keen interest or stake in the development of the capital market; (b) each corporate applicant, once admitted as a member, shall designate in writing a natural person who shall be its representative in meetings of members, and such designation shall remain in force until superseded or revoked in writing or as may be provided by law; and (c) admission for membership shall be approved by the Board of Trustees.

The Securities Investors Protection Fund, Inc. (SIPF), a non-stock, nonprofit corporation, was organized for the main purpose of creating, maintaining and administering a fund for the interest and promotion of the securities industry, and for aiding and protecting investors and securities and members of the Fund.

It has a Board of Trustees composed of five (5) representatives from the PSE and two (2) representatives from the Public Sector, one of which shall be elected as Chairman.

The SIPF was created to protect investors against losses in the case of failure, insolvency, or frauds of a member-broker or dealer; effect an orderly distribution of the property & assests of the insolvent; and carry out measures that would promote a vigorous & effective market for securities.

The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc., (AmCham) is a private independent, and non-profit association founded in Manila in 1902, incorporated on 3 July 1920, and organized under the Philippine laws.

AmCham is affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce of the United States (COCUSA) and the Asia Pacific Council of American Chambers (APCAC). It also maintains close liaison with other foreign chambers in Manila and Philippine business groups. It networks in the US with the Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce in New York, US-RP Business Committee, Asia Society, and the US-ASEAN Business Council.