Tag: fintech Philippines

Industry Verticals News

Manulife, Chinabank deepen bancassurance partnership as digital finance evolves

From left to right: (Seated) Amy Gochuico, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife China Bank Life; Phil Witherington, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife; Hans Sy, Chairman, China Banking Corp.; and Romy Uyan, President and Chief Executive Officer, China Banking Corp. (Standing) Justin Helferich, Chief Financial Officer, Manulife Philippines; Rahul Hora, President and Chief Executive […]

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EastWest expands digital access to PERA through DragonFi, Luna Securities

(From left) DragonFi Chief Technology Officer Cathryn Lao and CEO & Founder Jon Lim with EastWest CEO Jerry Ngo, Head of Financial Markets and Wealth Management Rafael Algarra Jr., and Trust Officer & Head of Trust Asset Management Group Raul Victor De Guzman. EastWest is expanding access to its Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) […]

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Maya offers 0% effective-interest plan for gadget and appliance purchases

Maya is offering eligible cardholders a way to spread payments for electronics and home appliances through a three-month Mini Payment plan with an effective 0% interest. From August 1 to October 31, 2026, eligible purchases made with the Maya Black Credit Card or Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card can be converted into the promotional Mini […]

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GoTyme Bank launches Apple Pay support for debit card users in the Philippines

GoTyme Bank has announced the availability of Apple Pay for its debit card customers in the Philippines, enabling users to make secure and convenient contactless payments using their iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac. The launch expands digital payment options for GoTyme Bank customers, allowing them to use Apple Pay for in-store purchases, online shopping, […]

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GCash and Mastercard to enable card-linked mobile payments for international visitors

GCash and Mastercard are expanding digital payment access in the Philippines through a new collaboration that will allow eligible international visitors to pay local merchants using their existing Mastercard credit and debit cards linked to the GCash app. Expected to launch in Q3 2026, Mastercard Pay Local will enable foreign travelers to make mobile payments […]

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EastWest launches AI chatbot ECHO to help businesses manage financial operations

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) has launched ECHO (EastWest CMS Help Officer), an AI-powered chatbot designed to help Filipino entrepreneurs better understand and access the bank’s Cash Management Services. The digital assistant aims to provide business owners with faster access to information on financial solutions covering collections, payments, payroll, and cash flow management. Through ECHO, […]

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Salmon Finance earns global certification for customer protection practices

Salmon Finance has received a Client Protection Certification at the Silver Level under the global Cerise+SPTF Client Protection Standards, recognizing the company’s commitment to fair, transparent, and responsible financial services. The certification followed an independent assessment conducted by MicroFinanza Rating (MFR), an international financial rating agency that evaluated how Salmon protects customers and integrates responsible […]

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