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in Sundae ScoopStrengthens Financial Inclusion Through Broader Credit Visibility
CIBI Information Inc. continues to strengthen its role in advancing financial inclusion in the Philippines through its access to the Credit Information Corporation’s (CIC) Advanced Tier. With visibility across 68.4 million individuals and 468.3 million accounts, CIBI holds one of the most comprehensive views of Filipino credit behavior, helping financial institutions make better lending decisions […] More
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in Sundae ScoopSkyro highlights customer trust and identity as critical drivers in PH lending
Establishing customer trust and identity are critical for successful financial inclusion in the Philippines. This was highlighted by Pavel Schamberger, Skyro’s Head of Data and Business Development during the recently concluded Manila Tech Summit 2025 at the Shangri-La The Fort. More
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in Sundae ScoopUnionBank Champions Financial Inclusion at ‘Open Finance for PERA’ Pilot Launch
Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) distinguished itself as the first bank to go live during the recent ceremonial launch of the Open Finance for PERA (OFxPERA) Pilot, joining the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), fellow PERA administrators, and key financial services partners in celebrating this major milestone. UnionBank is pioneering digital innovations that make […] More
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in Monday HitsFrom Access to Action: RCBC and Mastercard reveal blueprint for sustainable financial participation
From Access to Action: RCBC and Mastercard reveal blueprint for sustainable financial participation New research shows how local language UX, leveraging familiar channels, and education on security features drive active financial inclusion in the Philippines Manila, Philippines – 28 August 2025 – A new study by Mastercard, in collaboration with RCBC, reveals that culturally […] More
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in Sundae ScoopCIBI Information Inc. Recognized for Advancing Financial Inclusion at the ABF Fintech Awards 2025
CIBI Information Inc., the country’s first and only local credit bureau, was honored at the 2025 Asian Banking and Finance (ABF) Awards for its work in expanding access to financial services among underserved Filipinos. The award recognized the impact of CIBI’s Advanced Tier (AT) platform, which addresses longstanding barriers in the credit system. More
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in Sundae ScoopCashalo Secures US$75M Facility from Community Investment Management to Accelerate Financial Inclusion, Celebrates 5 Million Loans Empowering Filipinos
Cashalo, a leading digital financial services provider in the Philippines, has secured a loan facility of up to US$75 million from global private investment firm Community Investment Management (CIM). The facility will support Cashalo’s rapidly growing business in the Philippines and further its mission to expand access to fair credit to millions of underserved Filipinos. More
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in Sundae ScoopUnionDigital Bank launches “Kaya Mo” movement to drive real financial inclusion for unbanked Filipinos
UnionDigital Bank (UD), the digital banking subsidiary of Union Bank of the Philippines, has officially launched the Kaya Mo Movement, designed to break barriers to financial inclusion and empower every Filipino to believe in their financial potential. More
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in Sundae Scoop, TechdayAI, data analytics and financial inclusion take center stage at Surfin’s AI Fintech Forum in Manila 2025
In a defining moment for fintech innovation, Surfin’s AI Fintech Forum (SAFF) 2025 brought together well-known thought leaders, fintech experts and policymakers in Manila to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics are transforming financial services amid shifting geopolitical tides and growing urgency to push for greater financial inclusion. More
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in Sundae ScoopGCash CEO Martha Sazon lands on Fortune’s 100 Most Powerful Women Asia 2024 for leading efforts toward financial inclusion
For playing a central role in financially empowering millions of Filipinos wherever they are, GCash, the leading finance super app in the Philippines, continues to make big waves in the global fintech industry as its president and CEO Martha Sazon has been recognized on Fortune’s prestigious list of 100 Most Powerful Women Asia 2024. More
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in Sundae ScoopDemocratizing access to credit to drive financial inclusion in PH — UBX
Open finance has the potential to revolutionize the financial industry by democratizing access to credit for the unserved and underserved segments in the Philippines, according to the president of UBX, the driver of digital transformation in the Philippines. More
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in Sundae ScoopCIMB launches first-ever Pinoy Mavericks Awards, honoring inspiring stories of overcoming adversity
CIMB Bank Philippines, the most awarded digital-only commercial bank in the country, recently launched the first-ever CIMB Pinoy Mavericks Awards, which aims to honor inspiring stories of triumph after travails, while also promoting financial inclusion and social responsibility. More
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in Sundae ScoopPhilippines’ GCash banners success story at Singapore FinTech Festival 2023
The Philippines’ leading financial super app, GCash, brings its financial inclusion and FinTech success story to the global stage at the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2023 – sharing how it emerged as the country’s only double unicorn while making a positive impact on Filipinos’ daily lives. More














