Tala Establishes a $48.5 Million Loan Channeling Partnership With Maya Bank to Increase Filipinos' Access to Financial Services
Fintech company Tala announced its partnership with Maya Bank, the digital bank leader in the Philippines, marking a significant milestone towards bridging the financial gap for millions of Filipinos.
Orion Innovation Empowers Cebuana Bank's Vision for Financial Inclusion in the Philippines
Orion Innovation is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Philippines-based Cebuana Lhuillier Bank in its transformative journey towards financial inclusion and modernized banking services.
KIMS Microfinance Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement Gargaara Finance Limited
Under this agreement Garagaara will provide an expandable shariah compliant line of financing to KIMS for use by the institution to increase its provision of financing of MSEs across the Somalia.
Blockchain Firm Jia Records $2M in Microfinance Originations in the Philippines, Kenya
Blockchain plays a pivotal role in the success of this microfinancing model, from transparency, security, and efficiency to serving as a strategic tool in capital markets and global financial inclusion.
UNSGSA Queen Máxima Visits the Philippines to Support Scaling Up Financial Services for Better Financial Health
The visit from 21-23 May 2024 will focus on advancing key foundational building blocks for financial inclusion—including connectivity, digital identification, and digital payments—as well as enhancing financial health and resilience against economic and climate-related challenges for Filipinos.
Insular Life, Philippines – The Case for Insuring Women for a Better Tomorrow
This case study showcases the business case for women's insurance in the Philippines.
Empowering Small Giants: Inclusive Embedded Finance for Micro-Retailers
This report outlines various business models that incorporate last-mile retailers into digital ordering platforms, offering them convenience, transparency, and a wide range of products.
GCash: Becoming the Philippines’ Leading Financial Super App
Following its latest investment, Mynt is now worth an impressive $5 billion, more than doubling its $2 billion valuation from the last funding round in 2021.
AFC Joins Global Enterprises to Offer Inclusive Digital Lending in the Philippines
The strategic alliance aims to strengthen the platform in the rapidly evolving consumer finance market in the Philippines.
Philippines Pushes for Digital Wage Payments to Boost Financial Inclusion
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) are urging labor and employer sector leaders to transition to digital wage payments, highlighting the benefits of safe and efficient payroll solutions.