Malaysia’s New Digital Banks, A Threat to Incumbents?

Malaysia’s New Digital Banks, A Threat to Incumbents?

Malaysia’s New Digital Banks, A Threat to Incumbents?

by May 27, 2021

Following the unveiling of Bank Negara’s digital banking framework in December last year, about 40 players have announced their intentions of securing a digital bank licence.
Will this move accelerate the pace of innovation in the Malaysian banking landscape?
Join experts from major Malaysian banks as they explore the implications of this new regulation on industry and how they are beefing up their digital offerings.

Key topics
-Exploring the impact of the digital banking framework and its implications
-Malaysia’s digital banking landscape
-Should banks bolster their digital banking offerings or opt for the creation of a separate virtual banking entity?

Speakers
-Riddhi Dutta, Regional Head for ASEAN & India, Backbase
-Noor Farilla Abdullah, Chief Strategy Officer, Bank Islam
-Dr Siew Chan Cheong, Group Chief Strategy Officer, RHB Banking Group
-Effendy Shahul Hamid Chief Executive Officer, CIMB Digital Assets, CIMB Group | Group Chief Executive Officer, Touch ‘n Go Group

Moderated by:
Vincent Fong, Chief Editor, Fintech News Malaysia