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    Zed neobank secures BSP license, begins rolling out invitations to 40k waitlist

    After operating in a BSP-sanctioned pilot for the last 6 months, the Zed Card is officially rolling out to the public on an invite-only basis, starting with its waitlist. Zed has seen overwhelming demand for its no-interest, no-fees Mastercard Titanium Credit Card, garnering close to 40,000 sign-ups since launching its waitlist in March this year.

    Play for Life: Sun Life marks Financial Independence Month with announcement of new game and more activities

    Play for Life is a free, single-player online game that mirrors the financial decisions one encounters in real life. The objective of the game is to achieve your chosen life goals through strategic financial and life decisions while navigating the ups and downs.

    ADB and Mastercard collaborate to advance financial inclusion and digital innovation across APAC

    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Mastercard have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance financial inclusion and drive digital transformation across the Asia-Pacific region.

    PIXEL by Eplayment, a revolution in the creator economy

    Starting as an e-wallet tailored to the needs of gamers, Eplayment has since grown its brand to be able to provide a channel for creators to lay down their roots and grow into their full potential. Banking on the idea of an inclusive community, PIXEL by Eplayment was launched as a way for Filipino creators to kickstart and healthily sustain their craft. 

    GHL and Alipay+ partner to facilitate cross-border digital payments in PH

    GHL Systems Philippines, a wholly owned subsidiary of GHL Systems Berhad, has enabled Alipay+ for local businesses in the Philippines to accept cross-border digital face-to-face and e-commerce payments from leading Asian mobile wallets.

    Visa reinvents the card, unveils new products for digital age

    Visa is announcing a suite of new products and services that will be available in Asia Pacific. These solutions are set to revolutionize the card and address the future needs of businesses, merchants and consumers, and the financial institutions that serve them.

    discovermarket introduces new cyber insurance products in PH

    International insurtech firm discovermarket announces its launch in the Philippines, starting with its partnership with Globe Telecom Inc., the leading full-service telecommunications company in the Philippines, to launch its embedded Personal Cyber Insurance product. 

    Skyro Pocket offers flexible virtual credit

    Skyro Pocket is a flexible line of virtual credit that provides customers with a swift and convenient payment solution, enabling them to shop at any QR Ph-enabled merchants nationwide.

    Wise launches in PH, offering Filipinos an easy and affordable way to receive and spend money globally 

    Wise, the global technology company building the best way to move and manage the world’s money, announced its entry into the Philippine market with the launch of the Wise Account and Wise Prepaid Card. This is the first-of-a-kind solution in the Philippines that lets customers receive, hold, and spend money internationally—with no foreign transaction fees and exchange rate markups.