Mastercard has appointed Minsook Cho as Country Manager for Singapore, reinforcing its leadership presence in one of Asia’s most important fintech hubs.
Venture capital continues to shape the fintech landscape in Asia. Peak XV Partners has closed USD1.3B across three new funds targeting technology and fintech startups.
As remote work expands, fintech infrastructure is evolving to support global freelancers. TerraPay’s integration with Raenest aims to accelerate cross-border payouts.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping financial services infrastructure. DBS Bank and Granite Asia are launching a USD110M partnership to support AI companies approaching public markets.
The Philippine economy enters 2026 on steady ground, with moderate growth, easing inflation, and policymakers focused on balance over aggressive expansion in uncertain markets.
The Philippine peso trades near 57.67 to the dollar, showing modest strength and stability despite persistent global volatility and shifting inflation expectations.