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Norman Vanhaecke Takes Helm as Cradle Fund’s Group CEO
Cradle Fund has announced the appointment of Norman Matthieu Vanhaecke as its new Group CEO, starting 23 November 2023, according to a report by Bernama. Vanhaecke has been serving as the acting group CEO since 1 June 2022. He had
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Bursa Malaysia Joins Forces With UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei
Bursa Malaysia in partnership with the UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB) will work together to develop sustainability-focused capability and capacity building programmes that are specifically designed for the Malaysian marketplace. This collaboration, detailed in a Memorandum of
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AmBank Taps Jamie Ling as New Group CEO, Succeeding Dato’ Sulaiman
Jamie Ling Fou-Tsong has been appointed as the Group Chief Executive Officer and Chief Executive Officer of AmBank. His appointment takes effect on 23 November 2023. He succeeds Dato’ Sulaiman Mohd Tahir who was reported to be leaving the bank
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Are Digital Banks the Catalyst in Making Embedded Finance the New Norm in Asian Finance?
In a dynamic and ever-changing financial landscape, the concept of embedded finance has emerged as a powerful force shaping the future of financial services. During a recent fireside chat, a panel of experts delved deep into the intricacies of embedded
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Former Al Rajhi CEO Oz Reveals His Next Venture at mmob
UK-based embedded services provider mmob Ltd today announced that Arsalaan (Oz) Ahmed will join as its Executive Chairman. Oz had co-founded mmob with its CEO Irfan Khan in 2020. Moving forward, Oz will be based in Malaysia where mmob has
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Ooi Hann Liew’s Tale of Reinvention in the Startup World
Embarking on a second startup journey can be a thrilling yet daunting experience, especially after the roller-coaster ride of founding the first venture. This sentiment was profoundly echoed by Ooi Hann Liew, a seasoned fintech entrepreneur, during his speech at
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Ex-BNM Governor Muhammad Ibrahim Leads Agrochem Firm’s ‘Superapp’ Launch
Agrochemical company Hextar Technologies Solutions (HexTech) has made its foray into fintech with the roll out of its mobile app called MoneyX, according to The Edge Malaysia. RM100 million was reportedly invested to build and promote the MoneyX app. Touting
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JC3’s ESG Jumpstart Portal Launched to Promote Sustainability Among SMEs
The JC3’s SME Focus Group (SFG) has launched a new portal, ESG Jumpstart, to help small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adopt ESG practices. ESG Jumpstart is a one-stop information portal that provides SMEs with a simple and practical reference guide,
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BNM Sets Ambitious Climate Financing Goal by 2026, RM200 Billion Pledged to ESG
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) expects at least half of new financing by banks to be aligned with climate supporting or transitioning activities by 2026 as part of the Financial Sector Blueprint. This announcement was made by BNM Governor Datuk Abdul
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SC Malaysia Launches World-First Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide for SMEs
Securities Commission (SC) Malaysia’s affiliate Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM) has launched a Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide (SEDG) to help SMEs within global supply chains disclose ESG data and information. Malaysia is reportedly the first country to do so globally. The
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