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Showing posts with label fintech. Show all posts
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25 October 2026

Newsletter: Mynt CEO Martha Sazon brings PH financial inclusion story to UN stage

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Mynt President and CEO Martha Sazon highlights how technology can help underserved Filipinos access credit and turn financial access into opportunity during her keynote at the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit in New York

The Philippines’ push for greater financial inclusion took the global stage as Mynt President and CEO Martha Sazon shared how technology can help close the country’s financial access gap at the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2026 in New York.

22 October 2026

Newsletter: Low-risk, government-backed returns now within reach with RTB 32 on GCash with GBonds

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GCash is making Retail Treasury Bond 32 (RTB 32) available through GBonds, powered by Philippine Digital Asset Exchange (PDAX), Inc. and PDAX Securities, in partnership with the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr). This offering gives eligible users a convenient way to invest in a bond issued by the Republic of the Philippines, starting at ₱5,000. The primary offer runs from September 29 to October 7, unless the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) closes it earlier.

18 September 2026

Newsletter: Lake Sebu, GCash drive financial inclusion in remote Bangsamoro communities

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Barangay volunteers in Lake Sebu’s far-flung communities are stepping into the digital economy. Through a new partnership between the Municipal Government of Lake Sebu and GCash, local volunteers are receiving hands-on financial literacy training to prepare them for seamless, digital allowance disbursements.

16 September 2026

Newsletter: Instant digital tax refunds now on GCash

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Filipino travelers shopping abroad can now receive eligible tax refunds in minutes through their GCash wallets, eliminating weeks of waiting for bank or credit card credits and avoiding the hassle of carrying leftover foreign currency after their trip.

14 September 2026

Newsletter: Why Percentage Return Makes Trading Competitions More Accessible Than Capital-Based Challenges

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TradingPRO's 10th Years Anniversary Contest Volume 2 ranks participants by profit percentage rather than absolute profit — a structure that levels the playing field for traders regardless of account size or capital.

08 September 2026

Newsletter: Taptap Send and GCash International expand easier, more accessible remittances for Filipinos in Bahrain

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For many OFWs, sending money home helps cover everyday needs, from household expenses and education to healthcare and savings. To make remittances more accessible to Filipinos in Bahrain, Taptap Send has expanded its international network through a partnership with GCash, the Philippines’ #1 finance superapp and largest cashless ecosystem.

30 August 2026

Newsletter: GCash boosts security with new self-service tools for subscription management, account and money-lock features

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GCash, the Philippines' number one finance superapp and largest cashless ecosystem, has launched its new in-app Security Center, giving users direct control over how their accounts are protected. The hub features new user-controlled safeguards: theLock My Account for immediate account suspension, Money Lock for securing wallet funds, and Subscription Center, which lets users see where their GCash account is connected and unlink merchants or apps whenever they want—all of which are consolidated in one place, so users can act quickly when it matters most.

Newsletter: GCash enables users to get instant digital tax refunds across 16 countries

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Filipino travelers shopping abroad can now receive eligible tax refunds in minutes through their GCash wallets. Powered by Alipay+ and its global tax refund partner Global Blue, the new Digital Tax Refund feature enables outbound Filipino travelers to receive tax refunds instantly and directly in Philippine Peso (PHP) through the GCash app.

27 August 2026

Newsletter: GCash powers Davao Kadayawan Festival 2026 through cashless payments, local partnerships, and exclusive perks

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As Davao City prepares to celebrate Kadayawan Festival 2026, thousands of locals and tourists are expected to gather for its colorful street festivities, trade fairs, food parks, and cultural events. Amid the excitement, GCash, the country's leading finance super app and largest cashless ecosystem, is making the celebration more exciting by bringing seamless digital payments, exclusive consumer promos, and stronger partnerships with local merchants.

25 August 2026

Newsletter: GCash redefines payment convenience with direct Visa and Mastercard card linking

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To deliver greater convenience and payment freedom, GCash, the country’s #1  finance superapp, will soon allow users to link their Visa or Mastercard debit and credit cards directly as a payment source for transactions. Set to roll out within August, this new feature will enable seamless in-store purchases even when a user's wallet balance is low or even empty, eliminating the need to first cash in.

21 August 2026

Newsletter: GCash Parent Mynt Cited as Sole Philippine Firm in World's Top Fintech Companies List

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The Philippines' Mynt, Inc., the parent company of country's number one finance super app GCash, has been named among the World's Top Fintech Companies 2026 by CNBC (Consumer News and Business Channel), a leading global business media outlet, and Statista, a German data platform. Listed under the Payments category, Mynt stands out as the only Philippine fintech company to make it to this prestigious international ranking.

17 July 2026

Newsletter: SEC and GCash lending arm Fuse to roll out nationwide campaign to promote safe, responsible digital borrowing

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(L-R) GCash chief marketing officer Neil Trinidad; Fuse Financing Inc. chief commercial and business assurance officer Jong Layug; president and CEO Tony Isidro; Securities and Exchange (SEC) Commission commissioner Rogelio Quevedo; and  financing and lending department director Sheara Lupango -Tamayo

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has partnered with Fuse Financing Inc.,the lending arm of GCash, to launch a nationwide financial literacy campaign that empowers Filipinos to borrow responsibly, recognize unlicensed lenders, and protect themselves from predatory lending and financial distress.

05 June 2026

Newsletter: GCash cracks down on Online Task Scammers, intensifies anti-fraud campaign

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GCash is intensifying its efforts against task scams and other forms of social engineering fraud as digital scam syndicates become increasingly sophisticated across the country.

01 June 2026

Newsletter: WOMO Relaunches Affiliate and Creator Platform for Regulated Companies in the Philippines

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WOMO recently announced the relaunch of its affiliate and influencer platform for regulated companies in the Philippines, with an initial focus on iGaming, crypto, and fintech.

09 March 2026

Newsletter: Abot-kamay na loans mas pinaigting hatid ng ng Asian Development Bank at GCash

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[L-R] Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth senior vice president Subhashini Chandran; Finance of the Asian Development Bank director general for sectors department 3 Christine Engstrom; Fuse Financing Inc. president and CEO Tony Isidro; Department of Trade and Industry secretary Cristina Roque; and Mynt president and CEO Martha Sazon

Ginhawa at pag-asa ang hatid sa mga maliliit na negosyante o MSMEs, mga women entrepreneur lalo na sa mga high poverty area sa buong Pilipinas, matapos aprubahan ng Asian Development Bank (ADB) ang ₱1.75 bilyon ($30 milyon) na loan para sa GCash Fuse Financing, Inc. Layunin nito na mas mapadali ang pag-utang ng puhunan at makatulong sa paglago ng kanilang negosyo. 

24 February 2026

Newsletter: Mynt powers next chapter of GCash: unlocking world-class innovations, advancing financial access

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A street food vendor seamlessly accepting digital payments through GCash

Mynt, the parent company of GCash, continues to grow from strength to strength as it pushes for more world-class innovations on payments, lending, and other financial services.

16 February 2026

Newsletter: GCash cautions the public against new scams forcing users to download fake mobile apps from suspicious websites

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GCash warns users to beware of fake government IDs, suspicious video calls, screenshare requests, and bogus app downloads from unfamiliar websites.

GCash is warning the public against new scam tactics that involve fraudsters posing as representatives of legitimate organizations or government agencies. Scammers are employing increasingly sophisticated tactics, including phone calls, emails, fake apps, and staged online video meetings, to pressure victims into revealing their account credentials, resulting in unauthorized access and financial loss.

20 January 2026

Newsletter: GCash represents PH at Mastercard Global Financial Health Coalition, showcases fintech expertise in international arena

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Fuse Financing Inc. president and CEO Tony Isidro represented GCash during the Mastercard ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit in Malaysia, highlighting the importance of enabling credit access to MSMEs to support their growth.

Leading finance super app GCash is bringing its financial technology expertise as the sole Philippine founding partner in the Mastercard Global Financial Health Coalition, an international network of industry innovators focused on advancing financial health and resilience.

16 January 2026

Newsletter: GCash launches In-App OTPs to strengthen security against phishing scams and fraud

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GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance superapp and largest cashless ecosystem, is rolling out its newest security feature, In-App OTPs (One-Time Passwords). By the first quarter of 2026, users will receive their OTPs directly via secure push notifications within the GCash app instead of SMS.

06 November 2025

Newsletter: 0.5% Equity: DOST-Backed Reelist8 Launches New AI-Powered Platform to Tackle Philippine Housing Crisis

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Reelist8, a Philippine financial technology company for the real estate sector, today announced a direct solution to the nation's housing affordability crisis with the launch of its AI-powered ecosystem, a new path for Filipinos to own a home for as little as 0.5% equity.