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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, BIMB Holdings Sdn Bhd, has partnered with RELDYN Tech Sdn Bhd to advance the Shariah-compliant digital finance landscape.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has appointed Madelena Mohamed as its assistant governor, overseeing the new strategy and sustainability sector, effective Feb 1, 2025.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The global environmental, social and governance (ESG) sukuk market is set to surpass US$50 billion (US$1=RM4.46) outstanding in 2025, according to Fitch Ratings.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) launched Malaysia’s first Social Exchange Pilot Programme (SEPP25) with five non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to share data, provide insights, and help develop the Social Exchange.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd has appointed Wan Ahmad Najib Wan Ahmad Lotfi as the new president and chief executive officer (CEO) of its family takaful subsidiary Takaful Ikhlas Family Bhd effective Jan 14, 2025.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Negara has passed five bills under the Ministry of Finance related to business activities in Labuan, namely the Labuan Business Activity Tax (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2024 and the Labuan Companies (Amendment) Bill 2024.
1y ago
KUCHING, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd has expanded its social finance initiatives through several partnerships sealed at the ongoing Financial Literacy Carnival (KCK) 2024, which will run until tomorrow.
1y ago
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) is strengthening its digital and Islamic finance landscape with the launch of a Shariah-compliant blockchain masterplan and new tax incentives, aiming to transform Labuan into a leading digital financial hub.
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LABUAN, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Labuan’s Islamic Digital Asset Centre (IDAC), launched in 2022, has marked major milestones, with digital assets now collectively valued at US$820 million.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Islamic finance holds substantial potential to revitalise the economy through three core principles—Maqasid Shariah, innovation, and global integration, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Walee Financial Services Pvt Ltd has introduced Pakistan’s first Islamic nano-financing product, offering interest-free (riba-free) nano-finance through a unique commodity-based trade structure under its fintech brand Hakeem.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) targets RM1 billion in export sales from the upcoming MIHAS@Dubai at the Dubai World Trade Centre.