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Washington D.C, September 9, 2025 – Maya Bank, the Philippines' No.1 digital bank app in monthly active users, has joined the SME Finance Forum as the global membership network’s latest member. The 300+ members/affiliates of the Forum are SME financing experts operating in 190 countries who share the common goal of expanding access to finance to small businesses worldwide through knowledge exchange and innovation.  

"It is with great pleasure that I welcome Maya Bank to the SME Finance Forum. As a pioneering digital bank empowering Filipino consumers and MSMEs through innovative financial solutions, Maya Bank shares our vision of advancing financial inclusion for small businesses worldwide. Their expertise and commitment to transforming the financial landscape will bring valuable insights and foster collaboration within our network. Together, we aim to build a more inclusive and sustainable financial ecosystem for SMEs globally," said Qamar Saleem, Head of SME Finance Forum. 

Maya Bank powers the digital banking experience of consumers and enterprises across the Maya family of products, including Maya all-in-one app, Maya Business, and Maya Center. As a pioneering digital bank, it is transforming how money works for Filipino consumers and MSMEs, through innovative and relevant financial services, including savings, deposits, and credit via Maya. 

“We are honored to join the SME Finance Forum. In the Philippines, MSMEs make up 99% of businesses and employ over 60% of the workforce—yet many still lack access to credit and financial tools. At Maya, we are using digital banking and fintech to change that with fast, inclusive, and data-driven solutions. As the country’s leading digital bank and fintech ecosystem, we are excited to collaborate with global peers to scale innovation and empower MSMEs in today’s digital economy.” said Angelo Madrid,  President, Maya Bank.

SME Finance Forum: Innovation & Partnership for MSMEs Growth 

The SME Finance Forum, backed by G20 and IFC/World Bank, is the leading global network of 300+ members/affiliates operating in 190 countries. Network comprises of SME focused institutions providing and enabling finance and services- banks, non-banks financial institutions, fintech, payment platforms, development institutions, credit guarantee companies, insurers, investment funds, supply chain linked players, banking and SME associations, policy advocates, regulators, academia, consulting houses, knowledge aggregators.

Our member, affiliates, and associated stakeholders benefit from learning/replicating best practices from across the world, innovating new products for business growth, acquiring risk mitigation tools, establishing partnerships, attracting investors, and being recognized amongst a peer group of global innovators. Our products consist of “members only” solutions (like innovation hubs, solutions clinics, peer group networks, study tours, specialized tools and trainings, member portal repository, partnered initiatives) as well as public good services (200+ publications library, 500+ videos, webinars, newsletters, trainings, annual awards, annual event etc.)

Discover the SME Finance Forum members/affiliates and LinkedIn:

https://www.smefinanceforum.org/members/member-list

https://smefinanceforum.org/about/partners

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sme-finance-forum-managed-by-ifc/

About Maya Bank

Maya Bank, Inc. (Maya Bank) powers the digital banking experience of consumers and enterprises across the Maya family of products, including Maya all-in-one app, Maya Business, and Maya Center. As a pioneering digital bank, it is transforming how money works for Filipino consumers and MSMEs, through innovative and relevant financial services, including savings, deposits, and credit via Maya.         

Maya Bank is the digital banking arm of Maya Innovations, the leading technology company in the Philippines. With Maya Philippines, it is creating Maya, the Philippines' only end-to-end digital financial services platform.     

Maya Bank is a digital bank supervised by the Bangko ng Pilipinas (BSP). Deposits are insured by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) up to ₱500,000 per depositor.

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Washington D.C, February 16, 2023 – One of the Philippines‘ leading banks, Security Bank Corporation joined the SME Finance Forum as the newest member of our global membership network.

Our members are SME financing experts from 80+ countries who share the common goal of expanding access to finance to small businesses worldwide through knowledge exchange and innovation.

“Since 2016, we’ve been implementing our mission to build a global membership to support better SME financing, and since then, we’ve established a network with over 240 active member institutions, which operate in over 190 countries sharing the common purpose of helping under-served enterprises. We are delighted to welcome Security Bank Corporation, the first private and Filipino-controlled bank of the post-World War II period, to further grow our mission.” said Matthew Gamser, CEO of the SME Finance Forum.

Security Bank is one of the Philippines' leading universal banks serving retail, commercial, corporate, MSME, and institutional clients. The Bank has a proud history of financial management expertise, with a proven track record of stability and consistent profitability achieved through an efficient, perceptive, and forward-thinking management style.

“Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises are a priority at Security Bank. The Business Banking Segment (BBS), established in 2022, provides a holistic value proposition for these businesess who help uplift the Philippine economy. By joining the SME Finance Forum, we hope to receive timely and relevant information on the SME lending industry and accelerate our business rollout in 2023,” says John David Yap, SVP and Head of Business Banking Segment at Security Bank. 

About SME Finance Forum

The SME Finance Forum was established by the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) in 2012 as a knowledge center for data, research, and best practice in promoting SME finance. As an implementing partner for the GPFI, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) was tasked with managing the initiative. The Forum operates a global membership network of +240 members that brings together financial institutions, technology companies, and development finance institutions to share knowledge, spur innovation, and promote the growth of SMEs.

To see all SME Finance Forum members, please visit: https://www.smefinanceforum.org/members/member-list

About Security Bank

Security Bank Corporation is one of the Philippines’ leading universal banks, established on June 18, 1951 as the first private, Filipino-controlled bank of the post-World War II period, and publicly-listed with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE:SECB) in 1995.

Security Bank’s major businesses cover retail, corporate, commercial, and business banking. It offers a wide range of services including financing, leasing, foreign exchange, stock brokerage, investment banking, and asset management.

Security Bank differentiates itself from competition as a strong, independent, domestic bank with a global reach. The Bank provides superior customer experience in line with its brand promise of BetterBanking, stemming from an in-depth understanding of customers’ needs and providing solutions in a professional, problem-free, personalized and prompt manner. With the Bank’s strategic partnership with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the largest financial group in Japan, it is also able to provide customers access to an extensive global network.

The Bank has been recognized by international and local organizations for its continuous product innovation, market leadership, and best-in-class management practices.

More information is available on www.securitybank.com