As digital finance becomes increasingly embedded in the daily lives of Filipinos—from mobile wallets to cryptocurrency platforms—the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is intensifying efforts to promote responsible fintech growth while protecting investors from emerging risks in the rapidly evolving landscape.
Filipino startups are proving they can compete globally, with Kaya Founders saying more homegrown companies are now building in the Philippines and scaling abroad despite a challenging environment.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the application of Blockshoals Technologies Inc. to test its financial products and services within the Commission’s regulatory sandbox framework, advancing its commitment to support responsible innovation in the financial sector.
Maya, a major player in the Philippines’ fintech and digital banking space, has introduced a new security model for credit cards that puts customers directly in control of protecting their accounts.
Global financial technology company Payoneer reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Filipino small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) during the Manila edition of its annual flagship event, VIP Connect, with the theme “20 Years of Empowering Businesses to Go Global.”
The Philippines’ brightest minds have shaped global tech and finance, but regulators warn that homegrown talent needs a stronger base to thrive locally.
Lucio Tan’s Philippine National Bank (PNB) has partnered with Japan-based Digital Wallet Corp., the company behind the leading Smiles mobile remittance platform, to boost its remittance services for Filipinos in Japan.