Maya Is Getting Ready for the IPO Race
Hey Digital Banking Fanatic!
Maya is getting ready to take its next big step.
The Philippine digital bank and e-wallet operator is now targeting a 2027 IPO on the Philippine Stock Exchange, although its bigger rival GCash is expected to get there first. Maya had previously been considering a dual listing, with the US market potentially coming before its Philippine debut.
That makes this more than just another fintech IPO story. The Philippines is becoming an increasingly interesting market for digital banking, and having Maya and GCash competing for public-market investors could give investors a much clearer look at how the country's biggest digital financial platforms are scaling.
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NEWS
🇵🇭 Maya targets a 2027 IPO debut on the Philippine Stock Exchange. Chair Manuel V. Pangilinan confirmed preparations are on track for a listing next year, noting rival GCash will likely go public ahead of the digital bank.
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