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How Will BNM’s Digital Insurance License Tackle Malaysia’s Underinsured Problem
Insurance is a crucial part of any good financial planning. Without sufficient protection offered by insurers, it is easy to
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Velmie Introduces Advanced Front End Technology For FinTechs
Velmie, a digital banking solutions provider, has released an advanced white-label UI that is said to help fintechs reduce time-to-market
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SC Malaysia Champions Fintech Solutions for Agri-Advancement
Malaysia’s agricultural sector isn’t just a patchwork of fields and farms, but a vital powerhouse for the nation’s economic growth
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UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Forges Partnership With KoiZai
In a notable move to evolve its advisory, staff, and client services, UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors has formed a
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InvestHK Officially Launches the Global Fast Track 2023 Fintech Accelerator
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) had announced today the official launch of its year-round fintech accelerator Global Fast Track 2023 (GFT).
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Funding Societies Rolls Out Islamic Financing Products For Malaysian MSMEs
Digital financing platform Funding Societies has rolled out a suite of Shariah-compliant financing solutions for creditworthy and underserved Malaysian micro,
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Carsome CEO Says KAF-Led Islamic Digital Bank May Launch by Year End
The Islamic digital bank led by KAF Investment Bank aims to launch its operations by the year end or by
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What’s PayNet’s Vision for Malaysia’s Digital Payments?
Digital payments have emerged as a transformative force in the financial landscape, revolutionizing how people transact and interact with money.
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Upcoming SCxSC Fintech Event Focuses on Innovative Finance in Agriculture
This year’s SCxSC Fintech Conference on 31 May 2023 aims to explore and harness the role of alternative financing avenues
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Axiata’s Boost and RHB Gearing for Digital Bank Launch by End-2023
Axiata Group is set to launch its digital bank by the end of this year with the goal to turn
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Industry Leaders Weigh In on the Future of Digital Payments
The digital payments industry has witnessed significant growth and transformation in recent years, driven by technological advancements, changing consumer behaviour,
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Malacca Securities Launches New Global Investment App ‘M+ Global’
Malaysian stockbroker Malacca Securities has launched an all-in-one global trading platform for all traders dubbed as M+ Global. This will
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UOB Malaysia Unveils Its Upgraded AI-Powered UOB TMRW App
UOB Malaysia announced the launch of its refreshed mobile banking app UOB TMRW powered by data analytics and artificial intelligence
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Tune Protect Rolls Out Two New Offerings for MSMEs
Malaysian insurer Tune Protect Group has rolled out two new offerings for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to help
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Taking Stock of ESG Investment Leadership in Malaysia
The landscape of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investment in Malaysia has seen significant growth in recent years. Companies forced
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Luno: Fueling Malaysia’s Crypto Growth
In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency, Malaysia faces unique challenges and opportunities in meeting the growing demand for digital
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Tranglo Ties up With UAE’s Lulu Money to Enhance International Fund Transfers
Cross-border payment hub Tranglo has partnered with Lulu Money to benefit businesses and individuals seeking efficient, fast and secure international
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Rakuten Trade Offers Fractional Trading for NYSE and Nasdaq-Listed Shares
Malaysian online equities broker Rakuten Trade has introduced fractional trading for shares listed on Nasdaq and the New York Stock
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SC Takes Action Against Huobi and CEO Leon Li for Operating Illegally in Malaysia
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has taken action against crypto trading platform Huobi Global, and its CEO Leon Li for
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Futu’s Investment Platform moomoo Expands To Malaysia
Hong Kong-based Futu Holdings will be expanding its investment platform moomoo to Malaysia, its second Southeast Asian market following its
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Soft Space Partners Tyro to Power Apple’s Tap on Pay for iPhone
Tyro Payments announced that its merchant partners in Australia will now be able to accept in-person contactless payments with Apple’s
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London Stock Exchange: A Gateway to Global Markets for APAC Fintechs
In recent years, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has been at the forefront of the FinTech revolution, with many innovative companies
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Razer Merchant Services, PayNet Enhance Payments for foodpanda Merchants
Razer Merchant Services (RMS), the B2B arm of Razer Fintech, has emerged as the first merchant acquirer to migrate FPX
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Riding the Fintech Wave: The Rise, Fall, and Potential Recovery of IOUpay
In the ever-shifting world of financial technology, the trajectory of a company can sometimes resemble a roller coaster ride. The
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Domenic Fuda to Retire as Hong Leong’s Group MD/CEO, Succeeded by Kevin Lam
Hong Leong Bank Berhad’s (HLBB) Group Managing Director and CEO Domenic Fuda will be retiring effective 30 June 2023. He
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Revenue Group Plans to Acquire 51% Stake in Innov8tif for RM36 Million
Payment solutions provider Revenue Group plans to acquire a controlling stake of 51% in Innov8tif Holdings from glove maker Hong
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Wilson Beh Reelected FAOM President, New Committee Ushered in for 2023/2025
The Fintech Association of Malaysia (FAOM) had recently held its Annual General Meeting and Wilson Beh has been reelected as
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Are Biometrics Truly the Key to Securing Malaysia’s Banking Sector?
The cyberthreat landscape is never static. Phishing scams were already a pressing global issue for the banking industry, with Malaysia
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Why Partnerships Are Essential in the Cross-Border Payments Industry
Global economies are becoming increasingly connected. More significantly, the cross-border payments industry has undergone an accelerated revolution, thanks to the
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Mastercard Launches Data Hub in Malaysia, Creating New Job Opportunities
Mastercard has set up a data and services (D&S) hub in Kuala Lumpur to support its clients across the Asia
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Meet the 56 Cryptocurrency Exchanges in Malaysia Registered with BNM
Update: As of March 2019, all cryptocurrency exchanges operating in Malaysia needs to be regulated by Securities Commission Malaysia.
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Top 20 Malaysian Fintechs in 2020
It’s been nearly 3 years now since we last highlighted the best fintech startups that Malaysia has to offer. Since
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3 Cryptocurrency Exchanges Granted Conditional Approval from Securities Commission Malaysia
Following the finalisation of the regulatory framework for cryptocurrency exchanges in Malaysia, Securities Commission Malaysia announced today that it has
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Fintech Malaysia Report 2019 — How is Malaysia’s Fintech Scene Doing?
In 2017, we started Fintech News Malaysia with a simple goal — to help shine the spotlight on deserving fintech
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Fintech Malaysia Report 2018 – The State of Play for Fintech Malaysia
Note: We’ve update this report, the 2019 edition of the Fintech Report can be found here Following last year’s
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Alixco Targets Investors from South East Asia and Europe to Widen its Base
Alixco, a P2P financing platform regulated by the Securities Commission of Malaysia announced today that it is opening its platform
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Here are 5 of The Best E-Wallets in Malaysia (in My Opinion)
You may remember me as the person who complained about e-wallets last year, and later, complaining again about Malaysia’s drive
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BigPay is The Latest to Join PayNet’s Universal DuitNow QR
BigPay, announced today its participation in the DuitNow eco-system operated by Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet). BigPay users will soon be
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Here Are All The Digital Banking Contenders in Malaysia (So Far)
Editor’s Note: This article was first written on 29th June 2021, was last updated at 11:00 am 5th August 2021
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