#financial technology

The holidays are officially over, and if you’re anything like most Filipinos, you’re probably still recovering, financially and mentally, from weeks of celebrations, reunions, and gift-giving. Both Google Pay and Apple Pay have received approval from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to operate as technology service providers. In the Philippines, more individuals are turning to forex trading as a way to diversify income and participate in global financial markets. Discussions on Twitter, trading forums, or financial news sites reveal how investors feel about currencies such as the peso or the dollar. Many Filipinos are already active on social media, read news daily, and use mobile apps for financial updates. As financial literacy improves in the country, more traders are learning that successful forex strategies require not only technical charts but also an understanding of human psychology. The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) has strengthened its drive against digital financial crimes with the launch of its Cybersecurity and Fintech Handbook and the renewal of its partnership with GCash. “Financial technology continues to evolve, and with it, the methods used by cybercriminals,” said Miguel Geronilla, Chief Information and Security Officer at GCash, “We at GCash are honored to support the PNP-ACG in enhancing the capabilities of law enforcers through education. Read more in our articles including "How BDO Pay Makes Pahabol Gifts and Late Pamasko Simple and Secure" and "Apple Pay may launch to the Philippines next year".