As Malaysia grows into a rising fintech hub in Southeast Asia, 2025 presents a crucial year for industry leaders, startups, regulators, and investors to collaborate, innovate, and drive digital finance forward. The nation’s fintech ecosystem is evolving rapidly, propelled by advancements in digital banking and AI-driven financial services.
Against this backdrop, these fintech events provide unparalleled insights into the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the financial sector here.
From deep dives into digitalisation in banking and insurance to discussions on cybersecurity, regtech, and more, these events help future-forward fintech players navigate the complexities of an increasingly digital financial landscape.
Here are five fintech events in Malaysia that industry professionals cannot afford to miss in 2025.
5 Fintech Events to Attend in Malaysia in 2025
1. MyFintech Week 2025
When: 4 August 2025 – 7 August 2025
Where: Sasana Kijang, Kuala Lumpur
MyFintech Week 2025 returns for its third edition, co-organised by Bank Negara Malaysia, Securities Commission Malaysia, and other key partners. This gathering aims to connect over 1,000 professionals and 70+ experts to explore the future of finance and technology.
The theme for this year’s event is “Ideate, Innovate, Co-create: Shaping the Future of Finance.”
Attendees can expect keynote speeches, interactive panels, and hands-on workshops covering topics from cross-border payments to AI-powered financial services and digital assets. The event also features the FiNVERSE Hackathon and the Fintech Frontiers 50 Awards Night.
2.Fintech Frontiers 50
When: 5 August 2025
Where: The Estate on Federal Hill
Fintech Frontiers 50 shines the spotlight on Southeast Asia’s most inspiring fintech founders. Celebrating achievement based on merit, this award program ensures that winners are recognised purely for their impact and innovation.
Our judging panel brings together entrepreneurs who have built billion-dollar powerhouses, comprising Coenraad (Coen) Jonker, Founder and Chairman of Tyme Group, and Amrish Rau, CEO of Pine Labs.
Joining them are senior leaders Jeff Johnson, Managing Director of ASEAN for Amazon Web Services (AWS); Ravi Kittane, Partner at Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd; Carrie Suen, Head of Global Affairs and Strategic Developments for Ant International; and Jaclyn Tsai, Chairperson of the Asia Fintech Alliance.
Representing our very own team is Vincent Fong, Chief Editor of Fintech News Network.
3. Fintech Revolution Summit, 12th Edition
When: 23 July 2025
Where: Crowne Plaza, Kuala Lumpur City Centre
The 12th edition of the Fintech Revolution Summit brings together fintech leaders and Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) experts to explore financial technology and investment opportunities and trends within the sector.
The business-focused event connects pre-screened FSI leaders, financial experts, and government regulators with fintech innovators.
Over 350 leaders, including technology and business leaders, C-suite executives, and key decision-makers, will join together in the event under the theme “Empowering Financial Innovation: For a Digital Malaysia.”
Segment themes would include digital lending, internet and mobile banking, IoT-based applications, regtech, open banking and open finance solutions, and more.
4. BankTech Asia 2025: Kuala Lumpur Series
When: 17 September 2025 – 18 September 2025
Where: Connexion Conference & Event Centre (CCEC), The Vertical
The BankTech Asia 2025 Series takes place across key Asian cities like Manila, Jakarta, and Kuala Lumpur.
Industry leaders, tech pioneers as well as policymakers will discuss the latest advancements in financial technology during the event, focusing on fintech innovation, cybersecurity, AI-driven transformations, and the role of technology in customer-centric approaches.
Participants will explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in banking technology through presentations, panel discussions, and lightning chats. They can also look forward to networking opportunities with professionals who lead innovation and drive change in financial technology.
5. Future Finance Kuala Lumpur 2025
When: 18 September 2025
Where: Aloft Hotel, KL Sentral
Future Finance Kuala Lumpur 2025 unites Malaysia’s BFSI executives under the theme “Digital Transformation for Banking and Insurance”. The summit covers topics related to disrupting insurance using tech and strategy, addressing financial inequity through digitalisation, and more.
Participants will be able to gain insights into the regulatory landscape, digital payment processes, and the growing need for technology management.
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