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← See today's latestGCash operator IPOs, PayPo seeks listing, EverBank merges
Mynt GCash IPO approval
The Philippines just got its largest fintech listing.
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission approved Mynt Inc.'s IPO, clearing the way for up to 92.32 billion pesos ($1.6 billion) in capital—potentially the country's largest-ever listing [Quelle: Crowdfund Insider]. The GCash mobile wallet operator gets preferential treatment: a 12% minimum public float instead of the standard 15%, as the first beneficiary of the SEC's new threshold for large issuers. Trading begins October 20 on the Philippine Stock Exchange under ticker GCASH, with an expected market cap of 668.96 billion pesos.
This marks Southeast Asia's first e-wallet public debut.
EverBank–WaFd bank merger
A Florida neobank is going traditional.
Jacksonville-based EverBank Financial Corp. agreed to merge with WaFd Inc., a publicly traded Seattle bank holding company, in a move that trades digital reach for regulated deposit infrastructure. The deal consolidates two mid-sized players into a stronger combined platform. Neither party has disclosed deal value or timing, but the move signals continued consolidation among fintech-enabled banks seeking FDIC-insured scale and correspondent relationships.
Expect regulatory review to take four to six months.
Polish PayPo eyes Warsaw listing
PayPo is weighing a Warsaw Stock Exchange debut.
The Polish fintech is exploring an IPO on the WSE, according to sources familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters on Tuesday—though no formal decision has been made. Poland's fintech sector has matured rapidly, supported by a developed banking infrastructure and strong regulatory framework. A successful listing would add another European fintech entry point alongside recent debuts in Germany and the UK.
Watch for formal filing within the next quarter.
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