malaysia digital banking

Apr

Are Malaysian incumbent banks ready for the digital challengers?

The arrival of digital banks in Hong Kong and Singapore has put some pressure on incumbents to up their game. At a minimum, traditional banks in Asia’s two main financial centers have slashed some unpopular fees and invested in more digital technology. Now that Malaysia has decided to introduce digital…

Feb

Asia Banking Research

Will AirAsia’s super app gambit take flight?

Once upon a time, super apps began as e-commerce platforms or free messaging services. They tapped the network effect to build giant user bases. Because their overhead was low, they could afford to be patient about monetization. Transportation companies do not have the same luxury, especially airlines reeling from the…

Jan

Asia Banking Research

Malaysia moves ahead on digital banks

Malaysia’s digital banking race will be the one to watch now that Singapore’s has finally ended. On January 1, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) formally invited applications for digital banking licenses. The deadline for submission will be June 30 and BNM will announce up to five winners by the first quarter…

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