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in 27 days
Philippine banks launch PHPX stablecoin
It hopes to take advantage of the $9t global stablecoin transactions market.
4 hours ago
Wise gains direct access to PH’s InstaPay and PhilPaSS Plus
This enables over 63% of all Wise transactions to be completed instantly, with an average fee of 0.62%.
Maya Philippines rolls out new international payment service
The service allows foreign customers to pay in their home currency
GoTyme, foodpanda launch flexible loans to MSMEs
The loans are offered to foodpanda's partner vendors.
PH cybercrime body, JuanHand ink MOA on combat fintech lending cybercrime
They will develop a data and information sharing mechanism.
Philippine banks to tighten lending standards in Q4: survey
Banks cite a deterioration in borrowers’ profiles and their profitability.
PH central bank, German banknote printer ink MOU for payments and currency mgmt
They will research digital payments and banknote substrate.
Overseas Filipinos’ remittances up 3.3% to $3.2b in August
Cash remittances coursed through banks rose by 3.2% during the month.
Why Philippine banks, insurers embrace hyper-personalized services
Industry experts push for the rapid progress of unified customer data as a starting point.
The Philippines launch financial inclusion website
The website features the latest regulations, issuance, and initiatives from FISC agencies.
Experts on future-proofing PH banks, revolutionizing insurance
Going against the norm when adapting growth strategies may be key.
How GCash’s credit and insurance tools unlock Philippines' inclusion barriers
Bank access increased to 65%, whilst insurance penetration improved to 1.71%.
Is BSP’s cyber resilience plan the key to protecting finance in 2025?
The central bank plans to mainstream cybersecurity in schools to close the skills gap.
Philippine central bank gearing up for digital marketplace, new digital banks
Up to four new digital banks may enter the market.
Kiosks, hybrid approach key to financial inclusion: BDO
BDO has introduced self-service kiosks and universal machines to entice unbanked customers.
Philippine banks’ outstanding loans up 10.7% in August
Loans to residents grew whilst loans to non-residents slowed.
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