The global shift towards a digital-centric banking landscape presents vast opportunities for growth and financial inclusion. However, it also brings substantial challenges, notably the increasing instances of financial crimes, money laundering, and terrorism financing. These threats pose significant risks, eroding trust and stability in financial systems while disrupting economic...
fedex
latest
IFCTF 2023: Strengthening Global Financial Integrity Through Collaboration and Technology
The global shift towards a digital-centric banking landscape presents vast opportunities for growth and financial inclusion. However, it also brings substantial challenges, notably the...
LinkedIn Unveils Cutting-Edge AI Tools Revolutionising the Future of Work
LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, predicts a significant shift in the skills required for jobs globally, estimating a 65% change by 2030 due...
Malaysian Banks Unite to Launch Expanded #JanganKenaScam Campaign
The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) and the Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM) have jointly launched their renewed #JanganKenaScam...
MADCash Secures RM5 Million Funding to Empower Women Entrepreneurs Across Southeast Asia
MADCash Sdn. Bhd., a fintech startup focused on providing interest-free micro-funds to women entrepreneurs, has successfully closed its pre-series A funding round, securing a...
MBSB Completes Merger, Emerges as a Powerhouse in Islamic Banking
Malaysia Building Society Berhad (MBSB), has announced the completion of its acquisition of the entire equity stake of Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (MIDF)...
SAMENTA Urges PayNet to Reconsider High MDR Charges on Duitnow Payments
The Small and Medium Enterprises Association (SAMENTA) has expressed its concerns and disappointment regarding the recently proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) imposed by PayNet...
Caregiving Platform Kiddocare Concludes Pre-Series A Funding Round
Kiddocare, Malaysia's trailblazing on-demand caregiving platform, is excited to announce the successful completion of its Pre-Series A funding round. This round saw strategic investments...
Balancing Efficiency and Fairness: The Integration of AI in Recruitment
By Kiat How Quak
As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the recruitment process has...
China’s Post-Pandemic Slowdown, U.S. Interest Rate Hikes, and Semiconductor Weakness Weigh on ASEAN Economies
Analysts warn of a pessimistic outlook for ASEAN economies despite mixed GDP growth in the previous quarter
According to Oxford Economics' recent research commissioned by...
Malaysia Unveils Plans to Energise Capital Market and Expand Investor Access
Malaysia is taking proactive steps to revitalise its capital market and broaden investor participation, with the aim of fostering economic growth, inclusivity, and sustainability...
PwC: Traveloka Propels Global Exposure and Growth for Indonesia’s Tourism Ecosystem
A socio-economic impact study released by PwC Indonesia today reveals Traveloka, Southeast Asia's leading travel platform, is making significant social, environmental, and economic contributions...
Ant Group Expands “Alipay+-in-China” Program to Include Seven New E-Wallets and Payment Apps from...
Ant Group has officially welcomed seven prominent e-wallets and payment apps from across Asia to join the "Alipay+-in-China" Program (A+China Program). Users of mPay...
JobStreet Malaysia Salary Guide: Computer & IT Sector Sees Greatest Growth in Median Salary
JobStreet, Malaysia’s leading online employment platform by SEEK, released its latest Salary Guide 2023, which found that Malaysia’s job market is now stabilising, with...
CTOS IDGuard Prevents over RM300 million of Fraud for Banking Sector
The national fraud bureau, CTOS IDGuard, has released its 36-month results today, with a total of RM319 million in potentially fraudulent applications being flagged...
Indonesia’s Koltiva Bags Seven-Figure Series A Funding to Revolutionise Farming, Supply Traceability
Indonesia-based sustainable farming and supply chain traceability startup, Koltiva, has announced a major milestone in its journey with the successful closure of a substantial...
Singapore Airlines Honours TDCX as ‘Outstanding Partner’ for Exceptional CX Services
TDCX (NYSE: TDCX), a renowned provider of digital customer experience (CX) solutions catering to technology and blue-chip companies, has achieved noteworthy recognition as an...
