Posts From Fintech News Malaysia
Curlec by Razorpay Transitions to Full-Stack Payment Gateway
Malaysian payments firm Curlec by Razorpay has transitioned from a dedicated recurring payments solution to a full stack payment gateway for businesses of all sizes. Indian payment gateway provider Razorpay had acquired a majority stake in the local fintech in
Read MoreHong Leong’s Ongoing Digital Push Results in Strong Growth
Hong Leong Bank (HLB) reaffirms its commitment to provide its customers with digital services and experiences through its annual HLB Connect Day throughout the whole month of July. The HLB Connect Day 2023 rewards the bank’s customers for embracing the
Read MoreCarsome Offers Personal Accident Coverage up to RM10K with PolicyStreet
Used car trading platform CARSOME has tied up with Malaysian insurtech company PolicyStreet to roll out the CARSOME Care+ coverage. The complimentary coverage is valid for a year and is embedded into every purchase of a CARSOME Certified car, available
Read MoreTune Protect Partners Baoviet to Offer Travel Insurance for Vietjet Air’s Flyers
Tune Protect Group’s reinsurance subsidiary has rolled out its travel insurance offering on Vietjet Air’s website in partnership with Baoviet Insurance. The sale went live on 5 July 2023. Vietjet Air is Vietnam’s largest private carrier and is the group’s
Read MorepitchIN Ties up With MRANTI for 3-Day Accelerator Programme
Equity crowdfunding platform (ECF) pitchIN has tied up with Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology & Innovation (MRANTI) for its 3-day Fundraising Accelerator (FA) programme that will take place on 24 to 26 July 2023. This specialised programme equips founders with
Read MorePaywatch Partners With Visa in Financial Inclusion Push
Earned Wage Access (EWA) service provider Paywatch has partnered with Visa to promote financial inclusion among Asia’s workforce. Paywatch plans to extend its reach to more of Asia’s workforce and promote financial inclusion by leveraging Visa’s cross-border capabilities, network and
Read MoreTwo Former Fave Execs Launch ‘First Move’ Fund Backed by 500 Global
Former Fave executives Audra Pakalnyte and Joel Neoh have launched the early-stage First Move fund to invest in consumer-focused startups across Southeast Asia. Backed by venture capital firm 500 Global, the First Move fund will also be collaborating with the
Read MoreTouch ‘n Go eWallet Users Can Now Pay for Street Parking in All KL, Selangor Areas
Touch ‘n Go eWallet now offers complete payment coverage for on-street parking in both Kuala Lumpur and Selangor areas. The newly enabled councils are the Majlis Perbandaran Klang, Majlis Bandaraya Seremban – Nilai, and Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya. To make
Read MoreJirnexu Co-founders Hann Liew and Lucas Ooi Step Down From Executive Roles
Malaysian fintech company Jirnexu‘s co-founder Hann Liew said that both he and Lucas Ooi will be stepping down from their executive roles in a LinkedIn post. Hann was previously an Executive Director and has now taken on the role of
Read MoreHong Leong Offers Salary Advances With Paywatch’s Earned Wage Access Solution
Hong Leong Bank (HLB) has tied up with earned wage access (EWA) service provider Paywatch Malaysia to launch the HLB Salary Advance Employer Solution. HLB claims to be the first bank in Southeast Asia to back an EWA solution. The HLB
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