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Hong Leong Bank (HLB) is giving Malaysian travellers more ways to pay overseas by adding Alipay+ to its existing QR payment network. PayNet recently expanded DuitNow QR payments to China, Hong Kong, South Korea, the…
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AFFIN has launched the LuminouSITI Visa Debit Card with lifestyle perks linked to Siti Nurhaliza. The card offers…
Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia (PIDM) is strengthening bank resolution preparedness through a new framework, a PayNet agreement and…
Ryt Bank has extended its 4% p.a. interest campaign until 1 February 2027 and its 1.2% overseas cashback…
CTOS Digital has detected unauthorised access to a system supporting its consumer business, with a limited subset of…
Mastercard and GXBank say the first 60 days after opening an account can play a major role in…
Boost has tapped Tencent Cloud to strengthen its technology infrastructure across Malaysia and Indonesia. The collaboration will cover…
“It’s like a drug.” That’s how a Redditor described their descent into the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)…
TNG eWallet now has 8.5 million GOfinance users as its financial services platform continues to grow beyond payments.…
CTOS Digital has appointed Putri Norlisa Najib, the daughter of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak, as an…
Agrobank is set to recover RM1.505 million linked to its RM203.8 million fraud case after securing approval from…
Malaysia’s redesigned MyKad is facing early compatibility issues with eKYC systems used by digital banks and e-wallets. SoyaCincau…
Capital A is moving to reshape its holdings in BigPay and Tune Protect under a broader restructuring. The…
Citi has appointed Yik Ping Chong to lead its commercial banking business in Malaysia. The appointment takes effect…
Labuan IBFC and TRX City (TRXC) are joining forces to strengthen links between Malaysia’s two international financial centres.…
International Finance Corporation (IFC) is providing Affin Bank with a US$400 million long-term financing package to widen access…
Malaysia will give companies an additional year to prepare for mandatory sustainability assurance. Group 1 entities must obtain…
RHB Bank has partnered with renovation firm The Makeover Guys to offer financing that covers both a property…
Bank Islam has appointed former Ryt Bank CEO Melvin Ooi to lead the execution of its group-wide technology…
GXBank has secured a guarantee from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support an MSME loan portfolio of…
Ouch! is working with mmob founder Arsalaan “Oz” Ahmed as it develops an AI-supported family takaful business in…
Financial institutions have invested heavily in securing digital onboarding and account opening journeys. Identity verification, document checks, and…
Eight Malaysian banks made Forbes’ inaugural ranking of the world’s top-performing banks in 2026. Public Bank ranked fifth…















