Posts From Fintech News Philippines
RCBC Announces Nationwide Expansion of ATM Go Network
Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has announced a significant expansion of its RCBC ATM Go network, reportedly establishing it as the Philippine bank with the broadest mobile point-of-service merchant network. According to the bank, this expansion extends across all 82
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Overseas Filipinos in 16 Countries Can Now Access GCash App Without Local SIMs
GCash, the leading mobile wallet in the Philippines has made its app available to overseas Filipinos in 16 countries across Asia, Europe, and North America. The service, now known as GCash Overseas, enables Filipinos in those 16 new countries to
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Fintech Alliance.PH and BSP Deepen Commitment to Philippines Digital Finance
The Fintech Alliance.PH, the Philippines’ fintech organisation, engaged with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), signalling a strengthened partnership to bolster the nation’s digital financial ecosystem. This courtesy visit was an avenue to reflect on the fintech industry’s growth, spotlighted
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Neobank Zed Unveils “No-Fee” Credit Card in the Philippines
Zed, a credit-led neobank, has introduced what is described as the country’s first credit card that will do away with several common charges. This card uniquely features no foreign transaction fees, interest, or annual charges — it is being billed
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“Big Bang” Bank Upgrades Spell Trouble, Mambu Makes Case for Incremental Change
Core banking systems serve as the backbone of financial operations and customer interactions for banks worldwide. They facilitate critical transactions like loan management, withdrawals, and deposits in real-time. However, maintaining such a system comes at a hefty cost. Financial institutions
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Saripay Provided Credit Access to 70,000 Stores in 1st Year of Operations
Saripay, the financial wing of Growsari Enterprises, has commemorated its first year since launching in 2023, a period during which it has extended its support to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through a combination of financial assistance and digital
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eTap to Broaden Payment Network, Plans to Deploy 2,000 Additional Kiosks
Electronic Transfer & Advance Processing, Inc. (eTap), a principal operator of payment kiosks, has disclosed intentions to significantly extend its network across the country by adding 2,000 new kiosks to its existing tally of 3,500 by the end of this
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Metropolitan Bank Taps Temenos to Innovate its Wealth Management Services
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank), one of the Philippines’ major banks, has initiated a partnership with Temenos and Collaboration Betters the World (CBTW) to integrate Temenos Wealth into its services. This move aims to enhance Metrobank’s existing wealth management
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6 Banks Revealed in Project Agila CBDC Pilot Concluding by End-2024
In a recent press briefing, Deputy Governor Mamerto Tangonan disclosed that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is poised to complete the trial phase of Project Agila, a wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) initiative, by the end of 2024.
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BSP Studying the Role of Generative AI in Banking and Financial Services
Commenting on the integration of technology within the financial sector, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has revealed its ongoing investigations into the implications and necessary safeguards for the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in banking. Under the guidance
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