#fintech partnership PH

During a briefing, Visa Philippines head of products Ezer Escolar confirmed that Visa Pay will launch first in partnership with fintech player Maya, enabling seamless integration across digital wallets and merchants. Grab and Ninja Van has announced that they will enter into a strategic partnership to strengthen each of their services in the Southeast Asian region. In a report from ChannelNewsAsia, the said partnership will compose of Grab investing an undisclosed amount into Ninja Van, as well as integrating their services into Grab's ecosystem which will be available to the public in Q2 2019. The partnership with Ninja Van will also enable Grab to expand its GrabExpress service across more cities in the region and will also likely add or improve its services including scheduled, nationwide, and inter-city deliveries. Mynt, the fintech company behind GCash, has authorized the filing of a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a listing application with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) as part of a potential initial public offering (IPO). Mynt said a public listing could also help highlight the growth of the local technology and fintech sector, while promoting the Philippines as a hub for innovation in Southeast Asia. Read more in our articles including "Visa to Launch Tap‑to‑Pay Service in the Philippines This Year" and "Grab, Ninja Van announce strategic partnership".