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Philippines Startup Zed Secures US$16.5M Series A Funding from Accel

Philippines credit card startup Zed has raised US$16.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Accel, the venture capital firm known for backing global tech

2025/12/16

MoneyHero Taps InsureMO to Boost Digital Insurance in the Philippines

MoneyHero Limited has formed a strategic partnership with InsureMO to enhance digital insurance distribution in the Philippines through its local platform, Moneymax

2025/12/15

TIEZA Partners with GCash to Digitise Travel Tax Refunds

The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) has partnered with G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), the operator of GCash, to expedite travel tax refunds

2025/12/15

Klook and GCash Launch Travel Debit Card for Filipinos

Travel platform Klook and finance app GCash have announced the launch of a co-branded travel debit card designed to simplify international payments for Filipino

2025/12/12

UnionBank Launches Automated Payroll Tool, Targets 20 Million Customers by 2026

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has launched a new automated payroll account opening solution as part of its strategy to reach a customer base of 20 million

2025/12/12

BSP and SEC Sign Data-Sharing Deal to Protect Retirement Savings

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have formalised a data-sharing partnership regarding the Personal Equity

2025/12/12

SEC Philippines Tightens Lending Interest Rate Caps for Small Loans

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued stricter guidelines on interest rates and fees for financing and lending companies to enhance consumer protection

2025/12/12

Netbank Taps Thredd for Cards-as-a-Service Solution in the Philippines

Netbank has selected global payments processor Thredd to power its new Cards-as-a-Service (CaaS) solution. The partnership aims to enable fintechs, e-wallets, and banks in the region to deploy card issuing services for both consumer and commercial segments. The CaaS solution leverages Thredd’s issuing platform to support the creation of both virtual and physical cards. Key features [...] The post Netbank Taps Thredd for Cards-as-a-Service Solution in the Philippines appeared first on Fintech News Philippines.

2025/12/11

BPI BanKo Partners with ACI Worldwide to Upgrade Payment Systems

BPI Direct BanKo (BanKo), the microfinance arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), has announced a partnership with ACI Worldwide to modernise its payment infrastructure. Under the agreement, BanKo will implement ACI’s issuing and acquiring platform to manage its transaction processing. The new platform aims to replace the bank’s existing switch, enabling real-time [...] The post BPI BanKo Partners with ACI Worldwide to Upgrade Payment Systems appeared first on Fintech News Philippines.

2025/12/11

Billease Expands In-App Offerings Through ProTech Partnership

Billease has announced an expansion of its in-app shopping feature, Billease Deals, following a strengthened partnership with InsurTech provider ProTech Devices. The update broadens the platform’s catalogue beyond its initial mobile phone offering to include a wider range of electronics. Announced in Manila on 10 December 2025, the expansion allows users to purchase laptops, tablets, [...] The post Billease Expands In-App Offerings Through ProTech Partnership appeared first on Fintech News Philippines.

2025/12/10