Tag: Malaysia
SC and World Bank advocate for stronger ESG disclosures in Malaysia
The SC and the World Bank have unveiled the "ESG Disclosure Assessment of Malaysia’s Listed Companies and Recommendations for Policy Development" report during the SC-World Bank Conference 2024.
VCI Global accelerates AI cloud expansion with $30m from Alumni Capital
VCI Global, a Nasdaq-listed leader in AI cloud computing solutions, has secured a substantial $30m investment from Alumni Capital LP. This marks a significant reinforcement...
Bank Negara Malaysia innovates with NFP to tackle financial scams
Bank Negara Malaysia, PayNet and several financial institutions have teamed up to launch the National Financial Portal (NFP), a cutting-edge platform designed to bolster the NRSC's operations.
Maybank invests in Funding Societies to drive MSME digital finance in...
Maybank, which serves over one million small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across ASEAN, announced today a significant investment in Funding Societies | Modalku, Southeast Asia's foremost unified digital finance platform for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Malaysia’s path to enhanced financial transparency and AML compliance
Financial institutions and regulated entities across Malaysia are gearing up for the nation’s fifth mutual evaluation by the FATF, scheduled for 2025.
Atome Financial announces $100m debt facility with EvolutionX for regional growth
Atome Financial, a Singapore-based FinTech firm, announced on Tuesday that it has secured a debt facility of up to $100m.
FinTech leader Osome bags $17m Series B round for automation and...
Osome, a leading finance admin platform for founders and small and medium businesses (SMBs), has announced the completion of its Series B funding round, raising $17m. The funding, a mix of equity and debt, comes from both new and existing investors.
Malaysia’s ACSR to consult on ISSB Standards for enhanced sustainability reporting
The Advisory Committee on Sustainability Reporting (ACSR), led by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and supported by the Ministry of Finance, is set to hold an online public consultation next month. This event will focus on the integration of the sustainability disclosure standards by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) within Malaysia.
Funding Societies raises major funding to boost MSME financing in Southeast...
Funding Societies, a leading Southeast Asian FinTech company, has recently secured a substantial investment from Khazanah Nasional Berhad and CGC Digital Sdn Bhd.
Navigating the labyrinth of FATCA and CRS compliance in the APAC...
In a recent post by TAINA Technology, the company dug deeper into remaining compliant with FATCA and CRS compliance in APAC.