Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Financial Inclusion via Innovative FinTech
12% of Malaysia ie; 7 million Malaysians, primarily from rural areas are unbanked - meaning they cannot access any financial services.
This is a dire need in Malaysia due to the country’s fast growth rate in mobile banking and e-money transactions, which quadrupled to RM800 billion in 2021.
Moreover, the existence of financial inclusion gaps among underserved communities such as women, gig workers, and lower-income earners requires significant attention.
Niaga Spotlight speaks with Nisa Ismail, CEO, Sedania As Salam Capital Sdn Bhd (SASC) about the latest in Financial Inclusion via FinTech to help close socioeconomic gaps, especially in rural areas.
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This is a dire need in Malaysia due to the country’s fast growth rate in mobile banking and e-money transactions, which quadrupled to RM800 billion in 2021.
Moreover, the existence of financial inclusion gaps among underserved communities such as women, gig workers, and lower-income earners requires significant attention.
Niaga Spotlight speaks with Nisa Ismail, CEO, Sedania As Salam Capital Sdn Bhd (SASC) about the latest in Financial Inclusion via FinTech to help close socioeconomic gaps, especially in rural areas.
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Fri Apr 19 2024
Niaga AWANI: Revolutionizing finance with seamless expense management solutions
The challenges of managing expenses efficiently and meeting regulatory requirements are universal concerns for businesses. Let's explore on how Swipey, a fintech firm, addresses regulatory concerns and its role in promoting transparency and accountability in financial management.
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Wed Apr 17 2024
Breaking free from legacy systems in Malaysian companies
Daryll Tan, co-founder and director of OpenMinds Group emphasises the necessity for businesses to discard old paradigms and embrace new perspectives.
Mon Apr 08 2024
Niaga AWANI: Menuju masyarakat tanpa tunai: Manfaat daripada tunai ke kad
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Thu Apr 04 2024
Fintech Futures: 2023 recap & 2024 outlook
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Pengguna GXBank kini boleh membuat transaksi guna kod QR DuitNow
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Thu Mar 21 2024
AWANI Review: Banking on Women Micro-entrepreneurs
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Sat Mar 09 2024
AWANI Tonight: DANA’s quest for a cashless society in Indonesia
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Thu Feb 15 2024
WEF24: Fintech global terus kukuh disokong permintaan tinggi
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Thu Jan 18 2024
5 trend fintech utama bakal bentuk Malaysia pada 2024
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Tue Jan 16 2024
Kemajuan teknologi pacu ekosistem ekonomi halal global
Beliau berkongsi pandangan dalam program Niaga AWANI pada Khamis.
Thu Jan 04 2024
Al Rajhi Bank Malaysia umum peletakan jawatan Arsalaan Oz Ahmed sebagai CEO
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The Future is Female: Wahine Capital | Mitigating Gendered Financial Vulnerability
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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
Wanita cedera diragut ketika tunggang motosikal ke tempat kerja
Mangsa dilapor alami kerugian kira-kira RM3,000 selepas kehilangan beg yang berisi telefon bimbit jenis iPhone 14, dokumen peribadi dan wang tunai RM114.
Fri Apr 19 2024
"OIC dah tak bermakna, tak berguna dalam meredakan ketegangan"
Pandangan dikongsi Prof Dr Salawati Mat Basir, Pakar undang-undang antarabangsa, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
Fri Apr 19 2024
Perkembangan konflik Iran-Israel
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Fri Apr 19 2024
Program Madani Rakyat Zon Utara di Tapak Pesta Sungai Nibong 3-5 Mei
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Fri Apr 19 2024
Malaysia kecewa AS veto, halang PBB iktiraf negara Palestin
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Fri Apr 19 2024
[TERKINI] Israel Serang Iran, Isfahan dibedil 3 letupan
Fri Apr 19 2024
Perkembangan konflik Iran-Israel
Bagi perinciannya kita bersama Ahli Kumpulan bagi Pertubuhan Perundingan Undang-undang Asia Afrika (AALCO), Profesor Datuk Dr Rahmat Mohamad.
Fri Apr 19 2024
[TERKINI] Malaysia zahir kebimbangan dengan kegagalan Majlis PBB mengiktiraf Palestin
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Konsert Aina Abdul penanda aras baharu MPO - Konduktor
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Israel mungkin akan serang negara lain berdekatan Iran - Pakar
Pandangan dikongsi Prof Dr Salawati Mat Basir, Pakar undang-undang antarabangsa, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
Fri Apr 19 2024