Banking

Standard Chartered’s Axess Academy Prepares Banking Staff for the Digital Age

In an era where the digital revolution is reshaping the landscape of the banking industry, Standard Chartered is looking to keep its employees at the forefront of innovation, with the launch of its latest Axess Academy in Malaysia recently. This

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BSN Releases myBSN, Its First Mobile App For Retail Customers

After years of a web-only myBSN online banking portal, Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) has finally released the myBSN mobile app for personal banking BSN account holders. The new app is not too be confused with BSN’s BSNeBiz Mobile app, which

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Islamic Bank Australia Upholding Faith in the Digital Era

As inclusivity shapes global finance, Islamic banking gains momentum, providing an alternative to traditional models in line with Shariah principles.  Australia, known for its multicultural and economic prowess, is set to welcome its inaugural Islamic bank, marking a significant step

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GXBank Officially Rolls Out Beta Digital Banking App in Malaysia

GXBank Berhad, the first of Malaysia’s five digital banking licensees to officially commence operations on 1 September, is now the first to officially launch its beta app to the Malaysian public. As of 14 November 2023, this inaugural application will

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How Standard Chartered is Redefining Banking in the Digital Age with BaaS

In a keynote address at the Fintech Frontiers Conference, Sammeer, the Managing Director & Head of Consumer, Private and Business Banking at Standard Chartered Malaysia, shed light on the pivotal role of Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) in the bank’s strategy. The innovative

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Al Rajhi Bank CEO Oz Steps Down to Pursue “Personal Ambition in the Fintech Space”

Al Rajhi Banking & Investment Corporation (Malaysia) Bhd (ARBM) announces the departure of its Chief Executive Officer, Arsalaan (Oz) Ahmed stating that his decision was to focus on his “personal ambition in the fintech and social finance space” expressing his passion towards open banking and embedded finance.

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Beyond Transformation: Stepping Up Digital Differentiation in Banking

Banking leaders agree: banks that want to succeed into the 21st century are already undergoing rapid digital transformation. Digitalisation is a must to overcome the inefficiencies of outmoded legacy infrastructure, to keep up with the surging customer demand for new

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How Does Malaysia’s Islamic Finance Space Compare to Indonesia?

The global financial landscape has witnessed a paradigm shift over the past few decades, with Islamic finance emerging as a key player in the industry.  The Islamic banking system parallels conventional banking, functioning as an intermediary institution that aggregates surplus

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Women Leaders Spearhead Digital Banking Revolution in Malaysia

The digital banking industry in Malaysia has undergone rapid evolution in recent years, revolutionizing the country’s financial sector by providing customers with fast, secure, and convenient banking services.  Technological advancements and changing customer preferences have driven the growth of Malaysia’s digital

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How WIDE Technologies Powers the Digital Banking Revolution in ASEAN

The ease of digital banking is no longer an exception; consumers expect it. Additionally, they expect omnichannel and cross-border access to secure banking wherever they are, especially with the increasing fintech offerings available in the market. One of ASEAN’s most

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