fintech

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said it has received a directive from Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to accelerate and expand access to digital loans for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) nationwide.

After years of explosive growth driven by technological advancements and surging consumer demands, the fintech sector faced headwinds in 2024.

The initiative, dubbed Protecta Fintech, aims to unite stakeholders across the fintech industry to foster a secure and equitable digital environment.

For its 20th anniversary, e-wallet operator GCash is celebrating major milestones it achieved throughout the years that have made it a household name today. Ernest...

Financial solution provider Pennant Technologies and Fintech Alliance.PH jointly hosted last July 26 an event themed “Lending Reimagined”, focusing on the evolving impact of AI, data, and fintechs on the banking and financial services industry, specifically the lending industry.

Fintech startup Skyro is aiming to expand its business in the Philippines and abroad, through more partnerships and customer-centric services.

GCash users in 16 countries can sign up with their international mobile numbers with their Philippine passport or other Philippine ID as proof of identity.

Fintech Holdings Ltd. -- more popularly known as Salmon -- has secured an up to $7-million (about P391-million) equity investment from the World Bank Group's International Finance Corporation (IFC) to expand its data- and tech-driven consumer financial services in the Philippines.

With the launch of the Plentina app’s initial launch back in 2020, the ambitious fintech startup has now successfully ventured from Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) store credit for underserved Filipinos to offering a complete suite of financial wellness tools for multiple segments of the Filipino community.

I had a fruitful discussion with ex-Payoneer and fintech executive Miguel Warren on the growth of e-commerce and startups in the next few years.