As global oil prices continue to spike due to the conflict in the Middle East, fears of high inflation and a global economic slowdown impact stock markets around the world. In the Philippines, the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) has declined by as much as 9% from its peak this year, hovering just above the 6,000 level as of March.
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Against this backdrop of heightened uncertainty, the private sector is taking proactive steps to empower Filipino investors. The Shareholders' Association of the Philippines (SharePHIL), has tapped financial superapp GCash to reach more Filipinos with its financial literacy and investor education efforts.
Through the partnership, industry advocate for protecting the rights of minority shareholders and retail investors, SharePHIL, is making its financial literacy resources available on GCash through the GInvest Learning Hub. By bringing expert-led insights from the Philippine capital markets directly onto the platform that Filipinos use daily, the initiative aims to equip users with the knowledge needed to make informed financial decisions, especially during periods of market volatility.
As the country’s largest e-wallet platform and gateway to capital market investments, GCash continues to democratize investing through its suite of digital investments products on GInvest, including GStocks, GBonds, GFunds, and GCrypto. This growing ecosystem has enabled more Filipinos to access investment opportunities that were once out of reach.
Through its collaboration with SharePHIL, the e-wallet aims to further strengthen financial confidence and resilience among its users, who are increasingly looking at ways to strengthen and diversify their digital portfolios. It reported a 30% overall increase in GInvest accounts, reaching 14 million in Q4 2025 compared to the start of the year.
GCrypto, the platform where Filipinos can trade up to 48 virtual assets or cryptocurrencies, led the growth, seeing its user base grow by over 70%; while the user base for GStocks PH, the GCash platform for trading up to 280 companies listed on the PSE, grew by over 40% during the same period.
"Educating and empowering everyday investors is at the heart of our mission at the Shareholders' Association of the Philippines. Greater access to trusted financial education ultimately strengthens investor confidence,"
said SharePHIL President Dino Bate.
Echoing this commitment, SharePHIL Chairperson Boots Geotina-Garcia added, "Through this strategic partnership with GCash, we can extend our financial literacy initiatives to a broader audience and help more Filipinos understand how to participate safely and responsibly in the capital markets, supporting the long-term development of the Philippine investing community."
“Collaborations like this not only help broaden participation in the Philippine capital markets, but helps more Filipinos build more understanding and deepen their confidence even during moments of uncertainty.” said GCash Wealth Management General Manager Darvin Sy Su. “When more users can better navigate investing and financial planning, we build a stronger, more resilient, and more inclusive financial ecosystem.”
Industry alliances between GCash and the private sector underscore the growing role of digital platforms in making financial education more accessible. By making expert-led insights directly available on everyday financial tools, GCash empowers more Filipinos with the knowledge needed to make more informed and healthier financial decisions.
For more information, visit https://www.gcash.com
