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Global Fintech Company Tala Awarded by Top-Tier Media Houses Forbes and CNBC

For eight years in a row, Tala has been awarded Forbes Fintech50, and CNBC’s Disruptor 50 for the fifth consecutive year.

International media houses Forbes and CNBC have recognized Tala once again for its significant contribution in providing personalized and tailored financial services to the underbanked population worldwide. Tala has earned its place in Forbes’ prestigious Fintech 50 list for the eighth consecutive year and CNBC’s Disruptor 50 list for the fifth consecutive year.


This remarkable achievement underscores Tala’s continued impact and innovation in the financial services industry. As Forbes highlights, “In 2023, Tala rebuilt its data infrastructure to cut the time it takes for most customers to get approved for a loan from two minutes to just a few seconds.”

“Today’s financial system doesn’t work for the Global Majority – the 52% of the world’s

population who are excluded from legacy finance. At Tala, we’re proud to be working towards

unleashing the $10 trillion worth of economic power of the Global Majority with the latest technology,” said Shivani Siroya, founder & CEO of Tala. 

CNBC states, “Tala is out to disrupt legacy finance in developing markets by providing loans, credit, insurance and bill pay to consumers who lack access to banks, insurers and lenders, and who lack a financial track record.”

“At Tala, our dedication lies in advancing financial inclusivity for Filipinos through dependable and accessible financial solutions. Nearly three million individuals in the Philippines have gained financial visibility and empowerment through our services. As we persist in elevating financial stability and empowering aspirations, we actively advocate for financial literacy and forge partnerships with aligned organizations committed to enhancing financial service accessibility,” expressed Moritz Gastl, General Manager of Tala Philippines. 

While we’ve made significant strides across three continents, we still have a long way to go to fully realize our mission. If you want to be a part of challenging the status quo, check out our open positions.


About Tala

Tala is a global technology company building the world’s most accessible financial services. Their financial services provide customers with flexible, convenient, online credit to help support the unbanked and underserved population. Tala has given more than 40 million loans totaling more than 4 billion USD to more than 8 million people across three different continents. Customers have used Tala products to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals with confidence. Start your journey into financial freedom: https://tala.ph/borrow/.


For questions about legitimate digital lending platforms, visit gotala.co/help or interact through the official Tala app. Tala is operated by Tala Financing Philippines Inc., a licensed financing company with SEC Registration No. CS201710582 and Certificate of Authority No. 1132, and a registered operator of payment system, with OPS Registration No. OPSCOR-2023-0010. Always study the terms and conditions and the disclosure statement before proceeding with any loan transaction. Tala is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, with e-mail address at flcd_queries@sec.gov.ph.

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