Malaysia
Affin Bank sees AI reshaping Malaysia wealth advisory over next 3 to 5 years
Affin Bank sees AI reshaping Malaysia wealth advisory over next 3 to 5 years
Banks expected to expand digital tools whilst maintaining relationship-based service.
Deposit pricing in Malaysian banks remains reactive rather than strategic
When one bank moves, rivals often just follow its lead.
Malaysia finance firms see AI ambitions falter as legacy systems block progress
Finance executives say technology should support decisions, not fully replace human roles
Malaysian digital banks scale via savings habits and customer segmentation
Some customers aim to save 60 ringgit a week, according to GXBank data.
CIMB offers up to 6-month relief for customers hit by Middle East conflict
Business customers can access customised restructuring and rescheduling solutions.
Buy now, worry later: The hidden cost of BNPL
BNPL providers should adopt ‘affordability-by-design’ rather than ‘affordability-after-default.’
Standard Chartered unveils first-ever Global Fusion Centre in Malaysia
It is located in the bank’s Global Business Services hub.
Malaysia fines BKRM following cybersecurity breach
An external party gained unauthorised access to the bank’s IT infrastructure, the BNM said.
Airwallex clinches e-money issuing and Class A licenses in Malaysia
The company plans to double its headcount in Malaysia.
Malaysia credit to private non-financial firms rises 5.5% in January
The digital lending solutions market to reach a value of $4.2b by the end of 2025.
CIMB, SC Malaysia, and Bursa Malaysia roll out pilot to broaden Shariah investing
More than half of CIMB’s Malaysian financing book is now Shariah-compliant, it said.
Fingular unveils Shariah-first consumer lending brand in Malaysia
It will provide digital financing solutions structured using Tawarruq.
Fiuu processed $13b in total payment value in 2025
It was the first payment acquirer in Malaysia to enable Samsung Pay Online.
Malaysian banks face 1.6% net profit decline per 25bp OPR cut: report
OPR cuts could mean a profitability decline of -1.2% for Maybank and -5.3% for Bank Islam.
Malaysia’s SME Bank taps Zulkiflee Hashim as Chairman
The appointment strengthens SME Bank’s push for MSME growth.
RHB Bank forecasted to see higher DPS and cost reduction
The bank has raised its cost reduction target to about $202m after exceeding its 2025 target.
CIMB’s FY2026 target achievable: CGSI
The bank expects an ROE of between 11% to 11.5%.
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