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LSEG Opens Flagship Office in KL to Support Local Talent, Boost Economy
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has opened a new flagship office in Kuala Lumpur to support local talent and boost economic growth in Malaysia. Since 2002, LSEG has delivered vital indices, global data, analytics, and capital markets services in
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Meet the Finalists of the Fintech Frontiers Awards Malaysia 2023
Fintech News Malaysia has announced the finalists for the inaugural Fintech Frontiers Awards Malaysia, with top leaders and startups competing for recognition in 11 categories. The awards are divided into two categories: overall and vertical. The overall categories recognize the
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SC Warns Two Firms for Misusing Its Name and Logo in Cash Trust Promotion
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has identified two companies using its name and logo in their promotional materials for cash trust investment products without the regulator’s permission and instructed them to take it all down. The SC did not reveal
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BigPay Redesigns App Ahead of Full-Suite Financial Services Rollout
BigPay has redesigned its mobile app to provide a seamless and secure user experience through its new and improved interface. The move is part of BigPay’s aim to introduce a full-suite of financial services and feature enhancements such as savings,
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Who’s Next? Malaysian Fintech Experiences Wave of Co-founder Exits
In the rapidly changing world of fintech, an unexpected development occurred in Malaysia in 2023. Several renowned co-founders leaving their positions have grabbed attention and sparked discussions about the industry’s future. While these departures may seem unrelated, they might signify
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Jirnexu Co-founders Hann Liew and Lucas Ooi Step Down From Executive Roles
Malaysian fintech company Jirnexu‘s co-founder Hann Liew said that both he and Lucas Ooi will be stepping down from their executive roles in a LinkedIn post. Hann was previously an Executive Director and has now taken on the role of
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PM Anwar Launches Graduate Programme to Bolster Capital Market Talent
Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim has launched a flagship capital market initiative to help ease the shortage of skilled talent in the field. The Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF) is funding this RM30 million graduate programme. Dubbed as investED,
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PETRONAS FutureTech 3.0 Shortlists 20 Local and Asia Pacific Startups
PETRONAS has announced the selection of 20 startups from across Asia Pacific to participate in the third edition of PETRONAS FutureTech, an intensive technology accelerator programme. The PETRONAS FutureTech 3.0, co-organised with StartupX, a Singapore-based innovation, venture and startup enabler,
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Equinix Invests More Than US$100 Million for 2nd Data Center in Malaysia
American multinational company Equinix plans to open a data center in Kuala Lumpur in Q1 2024 following its expansion announcement last year to enter Malaysia with one in Johor. This will mean an additional investment of more than US$100 million
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Datuk Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour to Step up as BNM Governor in July
Datuk Shaik Abdul Rasheed bin Abdul Ghaffour has been appointed as the Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) for a five-year term effective 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2028. He will succeed Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus who
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