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SINGAPORE — The Asia FinTech Alliance (AFA), a coalition of leading fintech associations across 15 Asian economies, has appointed Lito Villanueva as its global ambassador, strengthening the Alliance’s mission to accelerate cross-border fintech collaboration, innovation, and responsible growth across the region.Villanueva is executive vice president and chief innovation and inclusion officer of Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC)…

GCash is enhancing its security protocols by rolling out in-app One-Time Passwords (OTPs), a move designed to replace traditional SMS-based authentication.
By the first quarter of 2026, the finance superapp expects users to receive OTPs directly via secure push notifications within the application rather than through text messages.
The transition aims to address vulnerabilities associated with SMS, which…

Some Filipinos today might first think of Helm as the celebrated fine-dining restaurant by chef Josh Boutwood, the first and only establishment in the inaugural Michelin Guide Philippines to earn two Michelin stars. It is a remarkable achievement for our country, but more than that, it feels symbolic.Because the Philippines is no longer waiting quietly…

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a new regulatory framework to enhance the accuracy and timeliness of beneficial ownership (BO) declarations for corporations.
SEC Memorandum Circular No. 15, Series of 2025, known as the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Rules of 2026, will take effect on 1 January 2026.
The revised rules aim to prevent the misuse of corporate entities for…