Top 5 Fintech Philippines News of the Week (CW 48)

Top 5 Fintech Philippines News of the Week (CW 48)

by December 1, 2017

Fintechnews.PH picks every Friday for you the top 5 Fintech Philippines News of the week:
Here we go:

 

Fintech for Financial Inclusion

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The Philippines and the rest of Asean comprise one of the world’s fastest-growing regions but many Filipinos still struggle to reap the benefits. (Read more)

 

Fintech Rise depends on PH Internet: EastWest CEO

EastWest Bank

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MANILA – Financial technology solutions are “inevitable” but will not take off in the Philippines unless internet speeds improve, EastWest Bank CEO Antonio Moncupa said Friday. (Read more)

 

PH urged to adopt Digital Payments to Realize its Cashless Journey

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INDUSTRY players and government regulators in the Philippines were urged to collaborate to further drive the adoption of digital payments, eventually unlocking the full potential of this emerging payment method.(Read more)

 

Tech Innovations key to Financial Inclusion

Carlos Domiguez

Carlos Domiguez

Introducing technological innovations to the country’s banking system will play a key role in expanding financial inclusion in the Philippines, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. (Read more)

 

The Philippines Moves To Legalize Cryptocurrencies as Securities

The Philippines Moves To Legalize Cryptocurrencies as Securities

The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (PhSEC) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) have been conducting conversations which may lead to the legalization of cryptocurrencies. (Read more)