AWANI Review: PayNet: Driving Malaysia's Cashless, Digital Future
In 2023, PayNet processed RM5.15 trillion in transactions—3.3 times Malaysia’s Real GDP. As Malaysia advances its cashless journey, Group CEO Farhan Ahmad discusses the future of digital payments and financial inclusion, impact of Gen AI on payments and preparing for evolving threats.
Sat Aug 24 2024
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
[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
Digitalization helps promote financial inclusion among ASEAN youth. Here's how
Women, micro business owners and rural communities are underserved and experience gaps in accessing financial services in the region.
Sat Dec 10 2022
Digitalisation advances financial inclusion for women, but more is needed - WEF
Women have less access to loans and financial services but adopt financial apps more than men, according to the ASEAN Digital Generation Report 2022.
Wed Dec 07 2022
Deputy Finance Minister calls for integration of Islamic finance to develop halal industry
Mohd Shahar explained that sectoral activities included capital raising and the financial inclusion of micro, small and medium enterprises.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Higher digitalisation, fintech tie-ups can open new growth avenue for Islamic finance
Technology is also being increasingly used towards enhancing financial literacy, which has a positive relationship with financial inclusion.
Tue Mar 09 2021
Kristine Ng: Fundaztic's SME Lifeline to Plug the RM80 Billion Funding Gap
Peer-to-peer (P2P) platform Fundaztics CEO Kristine Ng believes in driving financial inclusion for everybody.
Tue Sep 04 2018
Intensify financial inclusion efforts, urges Zeti
While there has been significant progress in advancing financial inclusion across the world, many adults are still unbanked.
Thu Aug 20 2015