The Philippine Finance Association (PFA) is the leading association of financing, leasing, and lending companies in the Philippines committed to promoting professionalism, responsible financing practices, industry collaboration, and sustainable growth.
Established in 1962, the Philippine Finance Association (PFA) serves as a dynamic platform for collaboration, professional development, industry representation, and responsible financing practices among financing, leasing, and lending companies in the Philippines.
Formerly known as the Philippine Association of Finance Companies (PAFCI), the Association has played a significant role in shaping the financing industry in the Philippines, including its contribution to the drafting of Republic Act No. 5980 or the Financing Company Act of 1969 and Republic Act No. 8556 or the Financing Company Act of 1998.
Today, PFA continues to work closely with regulators, industry stakeholders, and member institutions in promoting professionalism, innovation, and sustainable growth in the financial services sector.
PFA brings together financing, leasing, and lending companies across the Philippines committed to promoting professionalism, responsible financing practices, regulatory compliance,and industry collaboration.
The Association serves as a venue for member institutions to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships, participate in industry discussions, and contribute to continued growth and development of the financing industry in the country.
The Philippine Finance Association is committed to:
To be at the forefront of providing greater consumer and corporate credit access to micro, small, and medium enterprises and in coalescing finance and leasing companies in developing innovative and competitive financing facilities that accelerate the country’s inclusive growth.
PFA provides its members with opportunities for industry collaboration, professional development, regulatory engagement, and business networking while promoting responsible financing practices and professionalism across the industry.
Access to BAP Credit Bureau’s Negative File Information System (NFIS)
Access to SafeTNet, the centralized registry of financed and leased equipment
Participation in industry learning programs, seminars, and forums
Networking opportunities with industry leaders and regulators
Access to industry updates and regulatory discussions
Opportunities for professional development and collaboration
Participation in PFA activities and initiatives
Work with fellow financing, leasing, and lending companies on shared industry concerns.
PFA regularly conducts programs and activities that promote learning, collaboration, and fellowship among members and industry stakeholders
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PFA organizes regular events and activities that bring members together for learning, industry updates, professional development, and meaningful networking.