Using AI-driven banking services to reach the unbanked

SINGAPORE-HEADQUARTERED UNO Digital Bank and Trusting Social, an artificial intelligence (AI) fintech company, recently announced a strategic partnership to unlock credit access to Filipino consumers. By offering a frictionless and friendly lending experience, the partnership aims to empower traditionally underserved citizens and bring them into the formal financial ecosystem. The strategic partnership would leverage Trusting Social's expertise in AI-led customer onboarding solutions, including credit scoring. UNO's new digital banking platform could help build a more financially inclusive banking landscape in the Philippines. Manish Bhai, chief executive, UNO Digital Bank discussed with The Manila Times how the partnership with Trusting Social would allow unbanked Filipinos access to formal lending services. The Manila Times (TMT): Please describe the business of UNO Digital Bank and its presence in the Philippines (if any).