Thu 19 Nov3:15–3:30pmIgnite Stage
From Wallet User to Shareholder: Closing the Philippines’ Investment Gap - Powered by GCash
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The Philippines has more e-wallet users than bank account holders, yet only about 2% of Filipinos own stocks. That is well behind Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. Mynt’s IPO tested whether the wallet could close that gap. GCash users could buy 100 shares for ₱660 without leaving the app. This session looks at who became a shareholder for the first time, what made it work, and how Southeast Asia can widen ownership while still protecting first-time investors.
- When
- Thursday 19 November3:15–3:30pm, Singapore time
- Where
- Ignite StageHall 5, Singapore EXPO
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- Open Open sessionWith a Delegate, Executive, Startup, Policy, Academic, MeetUp or Trade Visitor Pass. The Trade Visitor Pass is complimentary.Compare all passes
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