Mynt President and CEO Martha Sazon named among Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Asia

A Filipina leader is once again making her mark on the Asian business scene. Martha Sazon, president and CEO of Mynt, the parent company of GCash, has earned her third consecutive spot on Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Asia 2026 list. 

Under her leadership, GCash has expanded access to digital payments, savings, credit, insurance, and investments, helping millions of Filipinos access financial services through their phones.

Her latest recognition also puts the spotlight on how Philippine fintech is gaining global attention, with GCash helping more than 11 million borrowers access loans through its digital credit scoring system.

GCash operator Mynt recognized among world’s top fintech leaders

Mynt, the parent company of GCash, has been named among CNBC and Statista’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026, making it the only Philippine fintech company included in the Payments category. The recognition puts Mynt alongside global names such as Visa, PayPal, Mastercard, Ant Group, GoTo, and Grab Financial Holdings.

For Mynt, the recognition highlights how Filipino-built financial technology is gaining global attention while addressing local needs through payments, savings, credit, investments, and insurance.

Mynt chief technology and operations officer Pebbles Sy wins Silver Stevie® Award for Women in Business

Big win for Filipino leadership in fintech. Mynt Chief Technology and Operations Officer Pebbles Sy has earned a Silver Stevie Award for Female Executive of the Year, recognizing her role in building secure, innovative, and inclusive digital finance for millions of users.

Under her leadership, GCash continues to strengthen its technology and operations, ensuring systems are reliable, scalable, and accessible, while pushing financial inclusion forward not just in the Philippines, but across the region.

Digital stock investments on GCash see strong demand among Filipinos

Filipinos are embracing digital investing like never before. When GCash introduced IPO and FOO subscriptions through GStocks PH, demand surged. More than Php 50 million worth of shares were taken up during the first launches, with Maynilad oversubscribed by over 200 percent and Megawide’s offering nearly 300 percent. Investors snapped up the initial allocation in just 12 hours, showing how accessible investing has become when the tools are simple and convenient.

GCash and AB Capital Securities are making stock investing easier for everyday Filipinos, from seamless onboarding to instant order confirmation. With more features and offerings on the way, GStocks PH is helping new investors participate in the market and take part in the country’s growth story.

GCash parent Mynt joins World Economic Forum Unicorn Community

The Philippines has been invited to join the prestigious World Economic Forum (WEF) Unicorn Community, a sub-community of the WEF’s Innovator Communities comprising the world’s most promising start-ups and scale-ups.

GCash recognized by international journal pan finance as PH’s ‘best mobile wallet’

GCash receives international recognition as the country's top finance app in 2024. Discover why millions trust GCash for all their financial needs - download the app now! 

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