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Funding Societies Rolls Out Islamic Financing Products For Malaysian MSMEs
Digital financing platform Funding Societies has rolled out a suite of Shariah-compliant financing solutions for creditworthy and underserved Malaysian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) seeking to grow their business. These Islamic financing solutions include Business Term Financing-i, Micro Financing-i,
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Carsome CEO Says KAF-Led Islamic Digital Bank May Launch by Year End
The Islamic digital bank led by KAF Investment Bank aims to launch its operations by the year end or by early next year according to a report by TechNode Global. Besides KAF, the consortium also comprises local fintech startups MoneyMatch
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What’s PayNet’s Vision for Malaysia’s Digital Payments?
Digital payments have emerged as a transformative force in the financial landscape, revolutionizing how people transact and interact with money. As technology continues to advance and consumer preferences shift, the future of digital payments holds immense potential for growth and
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Upcoming SCxSC Fintech Event Focuses on Innovative Finance in Agriculture
This year’s SCxSC Fintech Conference on 31 May 2023 aims to explore and harness the role of alternative financing avenues for the agriculture sector. This free conference is organised by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) in partnership with the Ministry
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Axiata’s Boost and RHB Gearing for Digital Bank Launch by End-2023
Axiata Group is set to launch its digital bank by the end of this year with the goal to turn profitable in the next three to four years according to a Bernama report. Boost, the fintech arm of Axiata Group,
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Industry Leaders Weigh In on the Future of Digital Payments
The digital payments industry has witnessed significant growth and transformation in recent years, driven by technological advancements, changing consumer behaviour, and evolving regulatory landscapes. To explore the path forward, a panel discussion was held during the Everything Payments Summit as
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Malacca Securities Launches New Global Investment App ‘M+ Global’
Malaysian stockbroker Malacca Securities has launched an all-in-one global trading platform for all traders dubbed as M+ Global. This will provide investors with access to a diverse range of international investment opportunities, starting with two of the world’s largest global
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UOB Malaysia Unveils Its Upgraded AI-Powered UOB TMRW App
UOB Malaysia announced the launch of its refreshed mobile banking app UOB TMRW powered by data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to offer a more personalised banking experience for its customers. The existing UOB Malaysia’s mobile banking app that was first
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Alliance Bank’s New Credit Card Touted to Be One of the Safest in Malaysia
In recent times, there has been an unfortunate flurry of financial fraud cases such as scams, security breaches, unauthorised access to bank accounts and unauthorised credit card transactions. It was recently reported that losses from financial scams totaled RM39 million
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Tune Protect Rolls Out Two New Offerings for MSMEs
Malaysian insurer Tune Protect Group has rolled out two new offerings for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to help them better protect their employees’ well-being and manage their own business risks. The first offering is an online employee health
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