Why financial inclusion is the key to a thriving digital economy
1.4 billion people lack access to financial resources, highlighting a significant gap in financial inclusion in developing economies.
Sat Aug 03 2024
The Future is Female: Wahine Capital | Mitigating Gendered Financial Vulnerability
Women are significantly more financially impacted by life events such as death, divorce, illness, and retirement. How do we mitigate this gendered financial vulnerability? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Rejina Rahim and Sherry Sheriff, co-founders of Wahine Capital, a fintech startup with a focus on women’s financial empowerment.
Sun Jun 11 2023
Wahed Technologies renews pledge on ESG, moves Malaysia HQ to Bluedome Mines
Concurrently, Wahed is also announcing that it is launching its Malaysian Headquarters at Bluedome Mines
Mon Apr 10 2023
SWIPE appoints Sani Araby as Chairman to accelerate global expansion of fintech solutions
As a result of its expanding product line and excellent leadership team, SWIPE is well-positioned to lead the fintech sector.
Tue Mar 21 2023
[COLUMNIST] Islamic fintech for financial inclusion
Malaysia is in a strategic position to harness Islamic FinTech for innovative solutions addressing financial inclusion.
Wed Jan 18 2023
Soccer - Maradona tribute plane unveiled in Argentina
The Tango D10S a 12-seater financed by an Argentine fintech company - is designed as a flying museum in tribute to Maradona.
Thu May 26 2022
Sedania's fintech arm offers digital solutions to two recipients of Malaysia's digital bank licences
Sedania is set to boost digital banking adoption by deploying a full suite of digital banking solutions to two recipients of Malaysia's digital bank licences.
Thu May 12 2022
Sedania As Salam, FCA Capital team up to leverage Islamic fintech
Sedania As Salam has entered into a MoU with FCA Capital Sdn Bhd to leverage the rising demand for Shariah-compliant financial services in the Islamic fintech ecosystem.
Thu Oct 14 2021
RMK-12: Innovative funding solutions towards Shared Prosperity
Today, there are innovative funding instruments to raise funds for SMEs and start-ups, such as ECF and peer-to-peer(P2) platforms.
Sat Sep 25 2021
Digital Media Nusantara secures technology bridger from Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad to become Southeast Asia's first fintech media firm
The funding will be used to accelerate Digital Media Nusantara's mission to become Southeast Asia's first fintech media firm.
Tue Sep 14 2021
Halal industry is a key feature of NRP - Ismail Sabri
Machine learning, cloud computing and the IOTs, including blockchain and fintech have changed the way business activities are conducted.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Malaysia's AirAsia to buy Gojek's Thailand business for $50 million
Under the deal, Gojek would take a stake in AirAsia's digital arm, while the low-cost carrier would acquire Gojek's business in Thailand.
Wed Jul 07 2021
AirAsia applies for digital banking license
AirAsia Group Bhd said its fintech unit has bid for a digital banking license in the country as part of a consortium.
Fri Jul 02 2021
Malaysia digital banking lures dozens of firms as fintechs expand in Asia
Bank Negara Malaysia has said it will issue up to five licences by early 2022.
Thu Jul 01 2021
Malaysia's Sunway to apply for digital banking licence
Sunway Bhd aims to build a fintech ecosystem for individuals as well as for micro, small and mid-sized enterprises.
Thu Jun 17 2021
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024