additiv opens Manila office to boost digital finance in Southeast Asia

By Gloria Methri

Digital financial services provider additiv has opened a new office in Manila, Philippines, as part of its ongoing expansion across the Asia-Pacific region. The move aims to enhance the company’s ability to support financial institutions with their digital transformation initiatives.

The Philippines, one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies, is experiencing rapid growth in digital financial services. This development is largely driven by high mobile penetration, increasing efforts toward financial inclusion, and rising demand for accessible wealth management solutions.

The new office is located at 8 Rockwell in the Makati district of Manila — a key financial and commercial area that hosts many of the country’s major financial institutions and a growing pool of technology talent. The location is expected to support closer collaboration with local stakeholders and smoother integration of digital financial platforms into the existing ecosystem.

The Manila office marks a step towards strengthening regional operations and responding to the growing demand for digital infrastructure in the financial sector across the Asia-Pacific.

Anurag Pandey, General Manager and Head, Asia Pacific at additiv, said, “The Philippines is at a pivotal moment in its digital finance evolution, with strong regulatory support for digital banking and a rapidly growing middle class eager for innovative investment solutions. Our new office in Manila positions us at the heart of this transformation, enabling us to support financial institutions better as they scale their digital financial service offerings. By bringing our financial services platform to the region, we are helping financial institutions unlock new revenue opportunities while improving financial access for millions.”

Nils Frowein, Chief Executive Officer at additiv, said, “Opening our Manila office is an important milestone in additiv’s global expansion strategy. The Philippines is rapidly emerging as a major player in digital finance, and we are excited to bring our expertise to this dynamic market. This expansion enables us to serve better financial institutions looking to scale their digital wealth offerings and reinforces our commitment to enabling seamless, customer-centric financial services.”

additiv’s expansion into the Philippines is part of its ongoing mission to revolutionise financial services through digital advisory technology. The company’s platform offers solutions for wealth and asset management, credit, and insurance, enabling financial institutions to scale their digital offerings with omni-channel capabilities, automation, and AI-driven insights.