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5 Key Trends That Have Emerged in Malaysia’s Banking Scene in 2018
Renowned cosmologist Carl Sagan once said, “You have to know the past to understand the present.” A statement that rings true across all facets of life, as we approach the end of 2018, it’s worthwhile for us to look some
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OCBC’s Fintech Innovation Arm The Open Vault Now Opens in Malaysia
The Open Vault, the FinTech and Innovation unit of OCBC Bank has been officially unveiled in Malaysia. Back in its home ground, its Singaporean counterpart has been known to launch several initiatives such as their mortgage loan chatbot EMMA, a
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Securities Commission and Bank Negara Working to Bring ICOs Under Securities Law
To implement the regulatory framework on digital assets—be it tokens or cryptocurrency—the Bank Negara (BNM) and the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) will enter into coordination arrangements to ensure compliance with laws and regulations under the purview of both regulators. The SC
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CIMB Takes Vietnam More Seriously with a Second Branch and New Mobile App
CIMB Bank unveiled its first Digital Lounge in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), along with the OCTO by CIMB mobile banking app for consumers. Ho Chi Minh City hosts CIMB Bank Vietnam’s first branch following the establishment of its headquarters
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Jirnexu, Malaysia’s Top Funded Fintech Gains Another RM41.7 Mil
Jirnexu just received a US$10 million in its second Series B investment (RM41.7 million), bringing its total funding up to US$27 million. Jirnexu is known for operating RinggitPlus, one of the well-known comparison platforms for products like credit cards, loans
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