AICB Reaffirms Role In Shaping Future-Ready Bankers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) has reaffirmed the growing importance of nurturing future-ready and ethical banking and finance professionals, amid rising challenges in cybersecurity, data privacy, sustainable finance, and the accelerating pace of digital transformation and fintech.

Digital Penang, FinHero Partner To Expand Financing Access For MSMEs

GEORGE TOWN, May 7 (Bernama) -- Digital Penang Sdn Bhd and Sisters Inspire Sdn Bhd's fintech solutions provider unit, FinHero, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand access to financing for Penang’s micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

PayNet Launches Malaysia’s First Fintech Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) --  Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) has launched the country’s first financial technology (fintech) hub aimed at accelerating the growth of local startups through structured support including funding, mentorship and international exposure.

Airwallex Singapore Revenue Soars 153 Pct, Grows Team And Office Space 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Airwallex, a global payments and financial platform, announced impressive growth in its Singapore operations for fiscal year 2024, with revenue surging by 153 per cent year-over-year.

WeFi Technology Strengthens Leadership With Nela Mullaj As COO For EMEA, APJ

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- WeFi Technology Group, a global fintech innovator, has announced the promotion of Nela Mullaj to Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific & Japan (APJ).

Planto Wins ADB’s Award, Empowering Southeast Asia’s SMEs With AI-driven Financial Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Planto, a Hong Kong-headquartered fintech company, has been recognised as a winner of the AI for SMEs Challenge by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Fin Capital To Establish Asia Presence With Tokyo Office

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Fin Capital, a global asset manager, announced it will establish a formal presence in Asia, with the opening of an office in Tokyo as its Asia headquarters.

AEON Bank Wins 2 Islamic Finance News Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) – Malaysia's first Islamic digital bank AEON Bank won the "Best Islamic Digital Bank (Global)" and "Best Islamic Digital Offering by a Bank (Malaysia)" at the recent Islamic Finance News (IFN) Awards via an IFN best bank poll.

Malaysia And Bahrain To Explore Cooperations In Fintech, Tourism -- PM Anwar

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MANAMA (Bahrain), Feb 20 (Bernama) --  Malaysia and Bahrain are committed to strengthening cooperation, including in emerging financial technologies such as cryptocurrency and sandbox platform, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

MDEC To Push For 25.5 Pct Digital Economy Contribution To Malaysia's GDP By End-2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) will support Malaysia to achieve or surpass the 25.5 per cent digital economy contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of 2025, said its chief executive officer (CEO) Anuar Fariz Fadzil.

Malaysia Can Drive ASEAN-China Synergies In Achieving Asian Century - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) — Malaysia could drive ASEAN-China synergies to achieve the Asian Century, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Muafakat Between Indonesia, Malaysia Must Extend Beyond Economic Collaboration

SHAH ALAM, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Indonesia and Malaysia’s muafakat must extend beyond economic collaboration to include enhanced cybersecurity, counterterrorism efforts, and maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region, said Senior Political Secretary to the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin.