Why fintech growth has not reduced inequality in the Philippines
Despite rapid economic growth and the rise of financial technology (fintech) across emerging markets especially in the Philippines — inequality…
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Digital banking licenses close quietly in 2025 as profitability takes center stage
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)‘s deadline for new digital banking license applications came and went at the end of…
Security Bank steps up tech transformation as it returns to capital markets
Security Bank Corp. is accelerating its technology transformation as it strengthens both its digital banking capabilities and balance sheet, underscoring…
Study shows 89% still choose FB — but TikTok is emerging as second power channel for fintech ads
Fintech companies, e-commerce platforms, and digital banks are shifting a growing share of their advertising budgets to TikTok to engage…
UnionBank accelerates digital push with zero-touch payroll onboarding, names new wealth head
Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) is deepening its push toward end-to-end digital banking, rolling out a zero-touch payroll account…
Beyond bank secrecy and why the era of hidden accounts is ending
In a digital era where hackers move at the speed of light, the Philippines has finally retired a 70-year-old relic…
Supreme Court ruling redefines digital bank privacy as cybercrime crackdown intensifies
As digital banking becomes the default for millions of Filipinos, privacy has emerged as one of the most pressing concerns for…
Maya, M Pioneer roll out in-app travel insurance to close protection gap for Filipino travelers
Maya has recently partnered with M Pioneer Insurance Inc. to launch “SafeTrip,” a fully digital travel insurance product now available inside…
Maya and Dragonpass make premium travel as simple as a tap
Filipinos can now enjoy premium airport lounge access with just a few taps on their smartphones, thanks to a new partnership between Maya,…
Fintech lenders join Tala’s call for “next-stage inclusion” as millions of Filipinos remain out of reach
Despite the Philippines’ rapid shift toward digital finance, a large segment of the country’s most financially vulnerable population remains disconnected…
BDO-HOPE Mastercard turns purchases into classrooms
The Department of Education (DepEd) is tapping the power of everyday consumer spending to help close the country’s chronic classroom…
CLAP pushes media action vs. predatory lending
The Consumer Lending Association of the Philippines (CLAP) is urging stronger collaboration with the media to protect Filipino borrowers from…