Saturday, March 11, 2023

UBX, GET to launch Digitized Membership to scale up EV production in PH

UBX, the leading open finance platform in the Philippines, has been tapped by Global Electric Transport (GET) Philippines, a pioneer in electric mass mobility as a service in the country, to launch Alamat Digitized Membership (DMs)

Under the partnership, UBX will serve as the primary tech partner for GET’s rollout of Alamat DMs, which the public can acquire to subscribe to the electric bus service and at the same time help deploy more electric mass transport vehicles in the Philippines.

“This partnership is proof that the fintech and blockchain innovation have the power to bring positive impact in several industries while simultaneously supporting sustainable initiatives through technology. We can confidently guarantee that UBX is equipped to enable several companies and individuals to be transparent in their sustainability and ESG efforts,” UBX President and CEO John Januszczak said.

Friday, March 10, 2023

Conquer life like a pro with new realme 10 Pro Series 5G, available through Home Credit at 0% interest

As we continue to face the increasingly fast-paced world, Filipinos are also keeping up with the changes posed by the modern life’s faster speed. With more possibilities and opportunities around us, the need for a reliable and long-lasting device is vital to help Filipinos from different generations conquer life and work in balance.

Lifestyle partner of every Filipino Home Credit, in partnership with the country’s leading smartphone brand realme Philippines, brings together a new era of smartphones – the realme 10 Pro Series 5G!

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Artifract beefs up NFT portfolio with new artists, fresh pieces

Artifract.io, the country’s first non-fungible token (NFT) platform, beefed up its portfolio with the latest collection of celebrated artists Juvenal Sansó, Federico Aguilar Alcuaz, and National Artist for Sculpture Abdulmari Asia Imao in a public launch held recently at the Unionbank Plaza in Pasig City.

Art collectors, influential entrepreneurs, and estate partners who were in attendance were able to clinch the premium NFT tiles of Sansó’s Euphoric Abundance, Imao’s Sarimanok Series, and Aguilar Alcuaz’s Manila Bay Sunset in a private auction during the event. Aside from illustrious personalities in the art industry, Artifract also received a warm welcome from some of the country’s most influential entrepreneurs. 

Monday, March 6, 2023

AXA Philippines teams up with GCash for affordable family insurance

Affordable and comprehensive insurance for your family is now just a text away as leading insurance provider AXA Philippines partners with leading mobile wallet app GCash for SMS Insure, an insurance product that provides financial protection in the event of hospitalization, accidents, or death.  

“Every Filipino deserves comprehensive protection that is both accessible and affordable, which is why we continue to pursue partnerships that bring insurance even closer to Filipinos, especially the underserved population,” shared Nandy Villar, AXA Philippines Chief Marketing Officer.  

Sunday, March 5, 2023

Allianz announces record-breaking €152.7 billion total revenues for 2022 in financial results report

Global insurance leader Allianz recently released its full-year financial results for 2022, announcing a record-breaking €152.7 billion (₱8.92 trillion) in total revenues. This marks a growth of 2.8%, coming from €148.5 billion (₱8.67 trillion) in 2021.

“Our performance is the product of thoughtful design, reliable execution, relentless simplification, and disciplined capital management,” said Oliver Bäte, CEO of Allianz SE. “In an unpredictable world with growing risks and societal imbalances, we are proudly demonstrating our ability to leverage the benefits of Allianz’s scale for our customers, our employees, and our shareholders.”

Saturday, March 4, 2023

UnionDigital Bank Forged a Strategic Partnership with the Aboitiz Group to Further Drive Financial Inclusion

UnionDigital Bank, the fully digital bank subsidiary of UnionBank of the Philippines, has signed a strategic partnership resolution with fourteen (14) other subsidiaries of the Aboitiz Group. This partnership will allow the digital bank to tap into the Group’s ecosystem to provide banking and financial services to their customers. 

With this partnership, UnionDigital Bank will leverage on the Group’s network to develop and deploy streamlined risk models, enable efficient underwriting, and loan approval process. This way, the digital bank will be able to offer better credit products to the underserved segments of the group. 

Friday, March 3, 2023

UnionBank and AB Capital partnership: Preparing Filipino MSMEs for growth through IPO awareness

At a signing ceremony held last February 8 at the UnionBank Plaza in Pasig City, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), UnionBank GlobalLinker, and AB Capital & Investment Corporation (AB Capital) teamed up to promote financial literacy focused on financial market education for Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).  

Through the partnership, Filipino MSMEs will be given access to various resources designed to equip them with knowledge on initial public offerings (IPOs) and other topics related to becoming publicly listed. With the increased opportunities for business and growth, MSMEs can be prepared to transition from medium companies to become larger ones.