For the ninth consecutive year, Tala has been recognized for its impactful service and innovation as a fintech company by global media house Forbes, with its inclusion in the Forbes 2025 Fintech 50 list. The Fintech 50 is an annual list highlighting top businesses that are transforming finance by improving the cost, efficiency, and access of financial services through technology.
“We’re honored and grateful that Tala is included once again in the Forbes Fintech 50 list. This is a great way to mark our 11th year of serving the global majority by addressing the gaps of financial inclusion through our services,” said Moritz Gastl, General Manager of Tala Philippines.
This global recognition also came in time for the eighth anniversary of Tala Philippines. Since 2017, it has achieved several milestones in fulfilling its mission for the financially underserved such as forging a landmark loan channeling partnership worth P2.75 billion with Maya Bank in the past year. This has helped broaden and improve Tala’s services, ensuring millions more Filipinos get access to credit.
In the Philippines, Tala has recorded the highest number of new borrowers since the pandemic in 2024. To date, it has a total of 3.6 million customers in the country, with over 23.6 million loans totaling to P113.6 billion disbursed to customers. Tala is able to positively impact their financial situation by enabling them to better manage their budget and seek additional sources of income.
“Our vision for Tala this year is to grow our customer base in the Philippines to 30 million, reaching new users from more regions while constantly improving our services for our existing customers,” said Gastl. “As the trusted financial partner of the global majority, we want to emphasize how financial services like credit can be a catalyst for change and long-term growth.”
