9d ago
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The full rollout of all five licensed digital banks in 2025 has reshaped Malaysia’s digital finance landscape, signalling a decisive shift toward a more inclusive and technology-enabled financial ecosystem.
17d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Five digital banks have commenced operations, recording total deposits of RM3.1 billion as at September 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
2m ago
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) – Digital banks are urging the government to prioritise the distribution of targeted subsidies and cash aid in Budget 2026 through digital banking platforms, highlighting their potential to deliver a more equitable and efficient system.
4m ago
By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's digital banking journey is making good progress and has great promise in addressing unserved and underserved segments, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
6m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has recorded RM54.02 billion in losses due to financial scams, highlighting the urgent need for more robust fraud prevention measures as financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated.
7m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Boost Bank has achieved a significant milestone in its journey as Malaysia’s first homegrown digital bank, having disbursed nearly RM150 million in financing to hundreds of small and medium enterprises (SME).
8m ago
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Digital banks in Malaysia are increasing efforts to reach the underserved B40 group, especially those in rural areas, by integrating banking services into popular platforms and offering attractive incentives to encourage usage.
8m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd has subscribed to an aggregate of about 51 million new shares in Boost Bank for RM51 million since May 17, 2024, in order to maintain its 40 per cent equity interest in the digital bank.
9m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Boost Bank has partnered with CGC Digital, a financial technology (fintech) subsidiary of Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC), to provide RM130 million in financing solutions for eligible underserved micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd’s shares rose 3.4 per cent early Friday after the company's earnings for the third quarter of the financial year 2024 (3Q FY2024), in line with market expectations.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) has announced the addition of GX Bank Bhd and Boost Bank Bhd as new members, marking a pivotal moment in Malaysia’s banking industry.