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3 Ways That Grab is Helping to Tackle the COVID-19 Crisis in Malaysia
COVID-19 has no doubt proven to be one of the greatest adversity that our nation has faced in recent times. It is during these difficult times that it becomes more important for us to unite and do our part to
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Labuan IBFC’s Financial Services Community Band Together to Combat COVID-19
Labuan International Business and Financial Centre, Labuan IBFC’s financial services and intermediation community have come together to assist local authorities in relief efforts via the pooling of resources. Labuan IBFC’s Cross-Industry Group comprising of all the industry associations representing licensed
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foodpanda Partners with Insurtech Startup PolicyStreet to Provide Protection for Riders
Amid the outbreak of COVID-19 in Malaysia, foodpanda has partnered with insurrtech PolicyStreet to provide additional coverage for to provide riders with additional financial support totalling to approximately RM200,000. This means that, any delivery partner who tests positive for the
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Saxo Markets Launches Malaysian Equities for Investors
Saxo Markets, a fintech focused on multi-asset trading and investment, today announces the launch of Malaysian equities on Saxo platforms via Bursa Malaysia. With this made available, Saxo clients can now access over 400 Malaysian stocks and ETFs for online
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Boost’s Tabung COVID-19 Enables Malaysians to Donate to Frontliners Using Their E-Wallet
Homegrown e-wallet Boost today announced the introduction of Tabung COVID-19 by Boost, a donation fund to help ease the burden of those directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic in Malaysia. This news follows the group’s launch of RM 150 Million
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Experts Share Their Views on How Fintechs Can Navigate the COVID-19 Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be a strain, not just on our healthcare systems, but also on the global economy as well. Besides being concerned about the wellbeing of fellow humans, businesses are also growing increasingly concerned about surviving
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Axiata, Celcom and Boost Launches RM150 Million Fund to Aid Micro-SMEs Impacted by COVID-19
Axiata Group alongside its subsidiaries edotco and Axiata Digital announced the launch of a RM 150 Million cash funds to provide financial assistance to micro-SMEs. Axiata’s COVID-19 Assistance Program includes an initial contribution of RM20 million from the Ministry of Finance.
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The Rise of Virtual Banks in Asia is Posing New Cybersecurity, Fraud Risks: Jumio
Across Asia-Pacific (APAC), regulators are opening up their markets to new entrants that promise to transform the traditional banking model. By leveraging digital platforms and cutting-edge technologies, virtual banks aim to offer more affordable and convenient banking services, and reach
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What Malaysia Can Learn from China in Battling COVID-19 Using Digital Technologies
The novel coronavirus, now known as Covid-19, was first discovered in the city of Wuhan, China, in December 2019. In the short span of three months, it has spread like wildfire. Concerned by the alarming levels of spread and severity,
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Why TM ONE is Going Big on Blockchain to Eliminate Passwords
Early this year, the business solutions arm of Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), TM ONE announced a collaboration with Korean-based blockchain firm, FNS Value Co. Limited (FSNV). The agreement between the two parties will position TM ONE as the sole distributor
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