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How to Solve the US$2.5 Trillion SME Credit Gap in Asia Pacific

The US$2.5 trillion SME credit gap in the Asia Pacific remains a significant challenge for traditional banks. Joe Udomdejwatana of Axe Finance joins us to discuss

2026/02/12

Sumsub Highlights a Massive 142% Spike in Synthetic Identity Fraud Across APAC

The global rate of identity fraud decreased in 2025 from the previous year’s high, but the threats have become more severe. Fraud isn’t retreating, it’s maturing

2026/02/12

New RCBC Pulz Feature Allows Users to Hold and Convert U.S. Dollars

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has introduced a digital banking feature that allows users to hold U.S. dollars and convert them to Philippine pesos

2026/02/12

OSN Launches Fiat-to-Stablecoin FX Settlement Corridor for Philippine Trade

Open Stable Network (OSN), a global on-chain foreign exchange (FX) settlement infrastructure provider, has activated a new payment corridor between the Philippines

2026/02/11

DOLE Clients Can Now Pay Fees Online Through LANDBANK Agreement

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to integrate the Link.

2026/02/11

SEC Penalises Global Dominion PHP 50,000 for Abusive Debt Collection

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has penalised Global Dominion Financing, Inc. for using unfair and abusive debt collection methods. In an order dated

2026/02/11

RCBC Activates Nationwide Cardless QR Withdrawals for GCash Users

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has launched cardless QR withdrawals for GCash users across its entire ATM network in the Philippines. RCBC intends

2026/02/11

Philippines Digital Banks Face Profit Challenges As New Rivals Loom

Digital banks in the Philippines are facing a pivotal year in 2026 as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) prepares to introduce new players into the market. While

2026/02/11

GCash Parent Mynt Reports Keen On IPO with Timeline Yet To Be Set

Globe subsidiary Mynt, the operator of GCash, is evaluating various capital-raising options, including a potential initial public offering (IPO). While no official

2026/02/10

DTI and Security Bank join MUFG to Accelerate Regional Startup Growth

Security Bank Corporation has joined forces with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), MUFG Bank, and Thailand’s Krungsri to strengthen cross-border collaboration

2026/02/10