TAGUIG CITY — FinTech Alliance PH and the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN BAC) formalized a strategic collaboration to advance digital financial innovation and inclusion across Southeast Asia, supporting the Philippines’ role as ASEAN Chair in 2026.
The partnership was announced during the FinTech Alliance PH 2026 General Membership Meeting held on March 11 at Marquis Events Place in Bonifacio Global City, where industry leaders, regulators, and policymakers gathered to discuss priorities shaping the region’s digital financial future.
Under the collaboration, FinTech Alliance PH will work closely with ASEAN BAC to help strengthen fintech cooperation across ASEAN economies, promote responsible digital finance innovation, and support initiatives aimed at expanding financial inclusion throughout the region.
FinTech Alliance PH Founding Chairman and RCBC Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation and Inclusion Officer Lito Villanueva said the partnership comes at a critical time as ASEAN continues to accelerate digital transformation across financial services.
“As the Philippines prepares to assume the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2026, fintech will play a vital role in advancing regional financial inclusion and digital connectivity. Strengthening cooperation across ASEAN will help unlock opportunities for innovation, investment, and economic growth,” Villanueva said.
ASEAN Business Advisory Council Chairman Joey Concepcion emphasized the role of fintech in making economic growth more inclusive across Southeast Asia.
“The Philippine economy must be inclusive. It cannot be just for people who already have access to technology, capital, and networks. If we want a vibrant and thriving economy across ASEAN, we must ensure that digital finance expands opportunities for everyone,” Concepcion said.
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