GCash's record IPO signals Philippines stock market shift toward fintech—but real transformation requires deeper structural change
The PSE's willingness to list an asset-light fintech company marks a watershed moment for Philippine capital markets, yet the market's cautious embrace of high-growth tech suggests structural barriers remain that could limit the country's competitive position in Southeast Asian finance.
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