Newsletter: Harvesting digital skills: Over 8,000 Filipino farmers gain digital financial literacy, easier access to insurance claims

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The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation, in partnership with GCash, has educated over 7,000 farmers from key agricultural communities nationwide through a series of on-ground digital financial literacy caravans

In a major push for financial inclusion in rural communities, GCash — the Philippines’ leading finance superapp and largest cashless ecosystem — and the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) brought a nationwide digital financial literacy caravan to farming communities, educating over 8,000 farmers in key agricultural regions on using digital tools to access insurance payouts and manage their finances more efficiently.

Newsletter: More and More Pinoys Are Turning to Hemos PH for Real Finance and Business Advice

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Discover why more Filipinos are turning to HemosPH for honest, practical content on money, business, and personal growth. As it celebrates its anniversary, the site continues to offer real stories, tools, and advice that help readers move forward.

Newsletter: Therium’s Multi‑Million Gambles Expose Structural Risks in Litigation Finance

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Despite raising over £1 billion in committed capital, Therium's aggressive bets in high‑risk cases, from the Sabah $15 billion arbitration to the Post Office scandal, have yielded paltry returns, exposing systemic vulnerabilities in the litigation funding industry.

Newsletter: Why Responsible Lending Matters: Happycash’s Commitment to Consumer Rights in Digital Finance

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In the fast-growing world of digital lending, where speed and scale often take center stage, Happycash is setting itself apart by focusing on something more fundamental: consumer protection and responsible lending.

Newsletter: PSA, GCash team up for expanded National ID registration and access to meaningful digital financial services

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(L-R) PSA policy coordinating and monitoring services assistant national statistician Marela Lovely Y. Andres, PhilSys registry office use case development and management OIC and assistant national statistician Atty. Henedine Palabras, deputy national statistician Rosalinda Bautista, PSA national statistician and civil registrar general undersecretary Claire Dennis Mapa PhD, G-Xchange Inc. president and CEO Oscar Enrico Reyes, Mynt chief technology and operations officer Pebbles Sy, vice president for customer experience Joanne Avendaño, and chief legal officer Atty. Maricor Alvarez-Adriano

To simplify identity verification and broaden financial inclusion for all Filipinos, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and GCash have partnered to make National ID registration and financial services more seamless and accessible, especially in underserved communities.

Newsletter: Nusantara Global Network Forms Strategic Partnership with GMI Markets to Elevate Introducing Broker Program

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Nusantara Global Network, a leading entity in the financial services and investment sector, is pleased to announce its collaboration with GMI Markets, a globally respected online trading platform. This partnership marks an exciting venture aimed at expanding the opportunities for Introducing Brokers (IBs), enabling traders to leverage lucrative rewards and exclusive benefits through the GMI IB Contest.

Newsletter: IUX Wins Triple Prestigious Awards at the Global Business Review Magazine Awards 2025

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IUX, a leading trading platform, has been honored with three prestigious awards at the Global Business Review Magazine Awards 2025. Recognized for its cutting-edge technology, exceptional customer service, and transparent, user-centric solutions, IUX has solidified its position as a premier broker in the trading industry. The awards include:

Lowest Trading Costs Broker – Asia 2025

Fastest Trade Execution – Asia 2025

Best User-Friendly Trading Technology – Asia 2025

Newsletter: The Great AI Divide: New Survey Finds Financial Services Leaders Struggle with Data Governance and Infrastructure Demands

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The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is placing unprecedented demands on traditional data infrastructures forcing businesses in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector to prioritize between security, quality and sustainability, according to a new survey from Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501). Reflecting input from 231 global IT and business leaders, the State of Data Infrastructure 2024 Report found that while 36% recognize the importance of data quality for AI success, financial leaders’ focus remains on data security – leaving gaps in AI performance and long-term ROI.

Newsletter: Nusantara Global Network Partners with Phyntex Markets to Offer Lucrative Introducing Broker Program

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Nusantara Global Network is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Phyntex Markets, a leading name in the global forex trading industry. This collaboration marks a new era for Introducing Brokers (IBs) looking to enhance their earnings, enjoy high self rebate offers, and provide their clients with cutting-edge trading conditions.

Newsletter: GCash, Viamericas alliance enables OFWs in North America to send real-time remittances to the Philippines

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(L-R) GCash International general manager Paul Albano, Viamericas PH country head and head of perations of non-latam Raquel Aquino and GCash International head of product and EMEA Jules Abalos

GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance app and largest cashless ecosystem, has recently forged an alliance with Viamericas, a leading licensed money transmitter in the United States, allowing overseas Filipinos in North America to remit straight to the GCash accounts of their loved ones in the Philippines in real-time. 

Newsletter: RCBC, GCash partner to bring financially inclusive loans to more Filipinos

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(L-R) Fuse Lending business development manager Melissa Mabutas, RCBC executive vice president and chief innovations and inclusion officer Lito Villanueva, Fuse Lending Inc. president and CEO Tony Isidro and RCBC vice president and loans business division head Mellrose Pesigan

Premier digital challenger bank Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) and number one finance super app GCash are joining forces to make loans more accessible and financially inclusive to Filipinos in low-income, rural, and remote areas. The two financial behemoths are collaborating to reach the highest number of Filipinos who cannot access fair lending terms due to traditional financial credit scoring methods.

Newsletter: GCash partners with Ria Money Transfer to provide seamless international remittance services for Filipinos

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(L-R) GCash International general manager Paul Albano, Ria Money Transfer regional director of business development Steve Peregrino and business development manager Eileen Roque

GCash, the Philippines' leading finance app and largest cashless ecosystem, has partnered with Ria Money Transfer (Ria), global leader in the cross-border money transfer industry and business segment of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT), to make sending money home more seamless, convenient, and affordable for Filipinos around the world.

Newsletter: Bitwyre to Launch Indonesia’s First Crypto SuperApp Following PFAK License Approval by Bappebti

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Bitwyre is proud to announce its approval as a Licensed Crypto Asset Physical Trader (PFAK) by Indonesian Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti). This milestone solidifies Bitwyre’s position as a trailblazer in Indonesia’s crypto ecosystem, paving the way for its vision to become the nation’s premier crypto SuperApp and a hub for stablecoin and derivatives trading. 

Newsletter: GCash AI-powered lending services break barriers, provide innovative loan options for unbanked, underserved Filipinos

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GCash harnesses AI capabilities to expand credit access for Filipinos

As generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into work and society, the Philippines' leading finance app and largest cashless ecosystem, GCash, is using the technology for good. Through its lending arm, Fuse, GCash is creating opportunities for Filipinos to access financial services by breaking down barriers of traditional lending systems. Now, with the power of AI, GCash is making it even easier by enhancing credit scoring and collections, ensuring more Filipinos can achieve their financial goals.

Newsletter: Xpress’ RXP Program: Empowering Riders, Creating Jobs, and Building Financial Freedom

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In a bid to foster economic empowerment and job creation, Xpress is proud to announce the significant impact of its innovative RXP (Rider Xpress Program) initiative. Designed to provide aspiring moto taxi riders with the opportunity to own their motorcycles, the RXP program is transforming lives and paving the way for financial freedom.

Newsletter: Atome Financial Secures Up to US$200M Syndicated Facility to Support Financial Inclusion in Southeast Asia

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Southeast Asia’s leading digital financial services platform, Atome Financial has secured a syndicated credit facility of up to US$200 million, which is being led and arranged by Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC). 

Newsletter: Atty. Gino Jacinto: Leading Digital Transformation in Philippine Law and Finance

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Atty. Gino Jacinto leads digital transformation in Philippine law, advocating for electronic signatures and AML screening to boost efficiency and compliance.

Newsletter: SEA 2023: Cybercriminals clog business networks with financial phishing

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In 2023, Kaspersky anti-phishing technologies detected nearly 500,000 attempts to follow a phishing link on businesses’ devices in Southeast Asia (SEA). Interestingly, this number only refers to phishing links related to finance matters – e-commerce, banking, and payment systems.

Newsletter: Xendit payments infra bridges gaps in digital economy

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Unicorn startup Xendit took the stage at a fintech summit to lead the dialogue on how the Philippine finance industry can accelerate the digital economy—and fast, through building payments infrastructure.

Newsletter: Kaspersky: Securing digital wallets is a shared responsibility

Author's Note: The following below is a statement released by Yeo Siang Tiong, General Manager for Southeast Asia at Kaspersky following the recent cyberattacks on one of the country's digital wallet platforms recently.

The recent multi-million incident involving a top digital wallet provider in the Philippines shows two things: (1) that cybercriminals continue to target fintech institutions and (2) that securing these convenient technologies is really a shared responsibility.