Filipino investors can now invest in Retail Treasury Bonds using PayMaya

PayMaya has widened its financial inclusion. Now, Filipinos can invest in government Retail Treasury Bonds (RTBs) using PayMaya.

What are RTBs?

RTBs are medium- to long-term investments or securities offered by the government specifically to small investors. Unlike other bond offerings where the minimum placement is usually in the tens or hundreds of thousands of pesos, RTBs can be purchased for as low as PhP 5,000 during a bond offering. They are also low-risk because it is the government behind its issuance. Of course, no investment is zero risk but in the case of RTBs, it is considered low since the only time one risks losing one’s investment is if the government defaults on its obligations.

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