{
  "id": 15235486,
  "title": "Bright future for Fintech powerhouse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/bright-future-for-fintech-powerhouse",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-17T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Philippine Star Business",
    "slug": "philippine-star-business",
    "url": "https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/18/2563878/bright-future-fintech-powerhouse"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mynt, the parent company of GCash, is set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) on the Philippine Stock Exchange on October 20. Broker reports indicate that the allocation of shares was highly oversubscribed. Out of the 8.03 billion shares offered, 2.41 billion were earmarked for domestic traders and small investors, accounting for 30% of the total share base. The IPO consisted of 1.61 billion primary shares and 6.42 billion secondary shares, worth approximately 53 billion PHP at P6.60 per share. An additional 1.2 billion secondary shares were available for an overallotment option, potentially increasing the total share count to 9.23 billion. Mynt plans to allocate 60% of the primary proceeds to CreditTech, 20% to product innovation, and 20% to general corporate functions. The IPO allows public participation in the country's leading digital financial services, giving GCash users the chance to buy shares through the GCash app's GStocks PH service. This opportunity provides Filipinos with a chance to engage in the stock market, manage their wealth, and work towards financial freedom. Despite financial freedom being an aspiration for many Filipinos, a lack of financial knowledge and difficulty finding suitable investment products hinder participation. The Philippine stock market's low involvement is evident, with only 1% of respondents with investments owning stocks, according to the BSP's 2021 Financial Inclusion Survey. Initially, the maximum indicative price for GCash shares was P10, which later reduced to P6.60 for the final offer price. This decrease does not signify a loss in value, as the initial P10 was merely a starting point for the bookbuilding process. The lower share price made investing more accessible. Financial experts view significant growth potential in Mynt, citing its structural growth, profitability, and the ability to further monetize its extensive customer base (94 million registered users with 49 million daily active users). Morgan Stanley predicts Mynt could generate up to P21.2 billion in net income this year. The rapid digitalization of the economy and GCash's prominent position in the digital financial ecosystem bolster the outlook for continued growth and investment returns.",
  "summary": "The initial public offering for Mynt, the parent company of GCash, is scheduled to debut on the Philippine Stock Exchange on Oct. 20, with several brokers reporting oversubscribed allocations.",
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}