Skyro launches pioneering customer-defined cashback programme in the Philippines
Skyro has launched a pioneering cashback program in the Philippines that allows customers to select the spending categories in which they earn cashback.
Skyro Secures Approval to Launch Online Moneylending in Malaysia
Skyro Obtains Moneylending Licence in Malaysia
Skyro Rebrands, Shifting From Consumer Lender to Financial Ecosystem
The rebrand follows Skyro reaching operating break-even in the Philippines and announcing plans to expand into Saudi Arabia.
Skyro Unveils Refreshed Visual Identity as It Builds a Global Financial Ecosystem
The fintech is evolving from a consumer loans provider in the Philippines into an international multi-product financial ecosystem
Skyro’s Maria Medvedeva on How Fintech Can Expand Access to Financial Services
Maria Medvedeva, Managing Director for the Middle East at fintech company Skyro, will speak at Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh about how technology can help expand access to financial services for people underserved by traditional banking.
Bahrain fintech Skyro targets Saudi Arabia in Middle East expansion
Arsen Liametov, Skyro co-founder and CEO, said: "Since launching in South-East Asia in 2022, Skyro has built a credit portfolio of more than $200 million
Skyro Appoints Former Mastercard Executive to Lead Middle East Expansion
Skyro, digital-first consumer finance platform headquartered in Bahrain and operating in South-East Asia, today announced plans to expand into Saudi Arabia and the appointment of Maria Medvedeva, a former Mastercard executive, as Managing Director for the Middle East region.
Philippine fintech firm Skyro posts first H1 profit
Skyro, a Bahrain-headquartered consumer finance group that launched in the Philippines in 2022, said on August 3 that it posted an operating profit in the first half of 2026, based on unaudited management accounts.
Skyro Reaches Operational Break-Even in H1 2026 as Portfolio Grows Almost Eightfold
Digital consumer finance group reports positive operating profit for the first half of 2026 as it prepares to expand across the GCC and South-East Asia
Skyro disburses ₱5.2B in loans to Filipinos nationwide
A total of ₱5.2 billion in consumer loans was disbursed by Skyro, one of the fastest growing financial technology (fintech) companies in the country, from its launch in the Philippines in August 2022 until September 2024. The amount reflects the company’s resolute stance to push for financial inclusion among Filipinos in remote areas of the country and to become a leading fintech industry player in the Philippines.
Skyro Rolls Out Reusable Digital Credit Across the Philippines, Explores Opportunities in Southeast Asian Markets
Skyro, a digital-first consumer finance platform, today announced the nationwide rollout of SkyroCredit, its reusable digital credit line, making it available to all eligible customers across the Philippines. The launch follows a pilot phase that attracted more than 100,000 users who have used SkyroCredit for everyday purchases, including groceries, medicines, fuel, and dining. Skyro is also exploring opportunities in Southeast Asian markets to tackle financial exclusion.
Skyro hits 1 million loans with merchants and partners onboard
Skyro, one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in the Philippines, credits its partnerships with local merchants, financial institutions and platforms as instrumental in its rapid growth and expansion. To-date, the company has disbursed approximately P11 billion in total loan value across more than 1 million loans.
Fintechs Use AI to Advance Financial Inclusion in Southeast Asia
Financial institutions worldwide are moving beyond experimentation with artificial intelligence and embedding it into core business processes to boost revenue and cut costs, according to a survey by NVIDIA. For traditional banks, especially those in developed markets, this shift is relatively straightforward. They have access to extensive customer data, including salary records, transaction histories, and loan repayment behavior. By analyzing these data streams with AI, banks can accurately assess creditworthiness and deliver personalized financial products.
From Akulaku to Skyro: Why Fintech Lenders Are More Popular Than Banks in Southeast Asia
Skyro receives Php200M credit facility from PBCOM
Skyro, one of the fastest growing financial technology (fintech) company in the country, recently received a Php200M credit facility from the Philippine Bank Communications (PBCOM), one of the biggest capitalized universal bank in the country, which the fintech company will utilize as additional working capital to support its fast-growing operations across the country.
Skyro reports strong 2023 performance, expected to triple in 2024 as it expands digital financial offerings for Filipinos
Skyro is committed to empowering more Filipinos by offering a range of digital consumer finance products such as product loans, cash loans, and other lending products designed to meet the diverse financial needs of Filipino consumers. These solutions offer a streamlined process, competitive rates, and diverse payment options, providing customers with flexibility and convenience.
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