The country’s umbrella group of financial technology (fintech) companies has thrown its support behind a legislative measure pushing the mandatory use of alternative data to democratize finance, as it calls for broader efforts to strengthen financial inclusion. In a statement on Friday, July 31,...
With more banks slashing fees on digital fund transfers, the country’s largest group of financial technology (fintech) companies stressed that these fees remain integral to sustaining the operations of smaller firms and strengthening the security of online payments. Fintech Alliance.ph Chairman...
Sticking to a budget can be stressful, especially when unexpected expenses send it over the edge. In this economy, it can be a struggle to keep up with daily expenses and stick to your budget. What more when you have to deal with sudden and unexpected expenses? Ask anyone, I have been using Maya...
SM Investments Corp. (SMIC)-backed PayRex is expanding in the local market with an approach that bypasses the growth-at-all-costs gospel of the financial technology (fintech) sphere. Instead, it favors the unglamorous over the flashy, and resilience over explosive expansion. Jaime Hing III,...
In the US, Samsung has entered the credit card business by unveiling the Samsung Galaxy Card. Consider it a little teaser in what they will be announcing at the Galaxy Unpacked, which will be happening tomorrow at 9pm. In the US, the Galaxy Card is issued by Barclays US Consumer Bank and runs on...
UnionDigital Bank (UD) and grassroots entrepreneurship network Hapinoy have strengthened their partnership to help sari-sari store owners and micro-entrepreneurs embrace digital banking through new financial education initiatives unveiled during the Hapinoy Caravan. Held on July 17 at the Sta....
Some purchases are worth saying yes to: a long-awaited trip, a new laptop, a home upgrade, or even a month packed with celebrations. The good news? Paying for them doesn 't always have to happen all at once. Maya is making it easier than ever to manage bigger purchases with the launch of Mini...
MYEG Philippines, Inc. (MYEG PH) has been providing eGovernment services in both Malaysia and the Philippines for the last 20 years through its technology platform encompassing internet, automation, big data, and electronic payments, has formalized a strategic quadripartite partnership with the...
Philippine fintech leaders showcased the country 's rapidly evolving digital finance landscape during the Australia Philippines Business Council (APBC) Tech Forum held last May 19, 2026 at the Tattersalls Club in Sydney. Among the speakers was Lito Villanueva, founding chairman of FinTech...
Trusting Social Philippines is targeting partnerships with the country’s 10 largest banks, part of a broader push to deepen its footprint in the local financial market with artificial intelligence-driven (AI) risk and identity solutions. The Singapore-based financial technology firm has so far...
As digital financial services become essential to daily life, GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance superapp, continues to strengthen its commitment to user security by streamlining its support channels To help users navigate concerns such as unauthorized transactions, account takeovers, scams,...
FinVolution Group launches the luvit Card in the Philippines, giving Filipinos a fast, flexible, and accessible way to pay online and in stores The luvit Card is a Mastercard-powered credit card designed for everyday Filipinos who want a simpler, faster way to access credit. The luvit Card is...
