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| 04.08.2026 | This Singaporean retired at 35 without getting rich. Here’s how he made it work | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Colin Lau did something unexpected when he lost his job at age 35. He bought a flat with his savings.
With that purchase he retired young, n... |
| 06.07.2026 | CIMB honours 11 ASEAN changemakers at its inaugural Advancing Societies 2026 event | Reinforces the Bank's purpose through regional social impact initiatives
SINGAPORE, July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On 15 June 2026, CIMB Group Holdings Berhad ("CIMB" or "the Group") officially launched the inaugural "... |
| 23.06.2026 | Third Edition of Great Green Run 2026 Inspires Collective Action for a Greener Future | SINGAPORE, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Great Green Run 2026 (GGR26) presented by CIMB Singapore wrapped its third edition on Sunday, 14 June, drawing runners and supporters to Marina Barrage for a weekend that celebrated sustainabilit... |
| 15.06.2026 | PACC Returns to Redefine People & Culture Excellence | MIDP's flagship human capital transformation conference returns on 5 – 6 August 2026 at CCEC, Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Against the backdrop of fracturing global trade landscape, high-... |
| 26.05.2026 | CIMB's InsureXpo® 2026 Reveals New Financial Independence Benchmark: More Singapore Residents Target S$1M+ and Retirement in Their 40s | The third run of InsureXpo® 2026 convened the entire insurance ecosystem to empower individuals to become financially fit and future-ready.
Latest joint study by CIMB Singapore and Nanyang Technological University unveils Singapore resident... |
| 05.05.2026 | InsureXpo® by CIMB 2026: The Money Gym™ Edition Empowers Singapore Residents to Build Financial Strength and be Future Ready | Returning for its third edition, InsureXpo® 2026 unites the entire insurance ecosystem under one roof to help individuals get financially fit and take charge of their financial independence.
SINGAPORE, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CIMB Singa... |
| 30.04.2026 | Ivalua Opens New, Expanded Office in Singapore to Support Momentum in Asia Pacific | The move reflects Ivalua's growth and ongoing investments in the region to accelerate procurement transformation across APAC.
SINGAPORE, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ivalua, the global leader in AI-powered spend management, has opened a n... |
| 30.03.2026 | Malaysia's Capital A names new deputy CEO, explores dual listing in Hong Kong | Previous
FILE PHOTO: Tony Fernandes, the CEO Capital A, attends an interview with Reuters in Sepang, Malaysia February 26, 2024. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Bull statues near screens showing the Hang Seng stock index and ... |
| 05.03.2026 | Malaysia healthcare IPOs set to rain cash for SE Asia private equity | - |
| 23.02.2026 | CIMB Singapore Recognised as a Top Employer and "Career Builder" in Inaugural Singapore Opportunity Index | SINGAPORE, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CIMB Singapore has been recognised as one of the top 300 employers in Singapore and honoured as a "Career Builder" in the inaugural Singapore Opportunity Index (SOI) published by the Minist... |
| 22.01.2026 | CIMB Highlights Discipline, Diversification, and Derisking as Keys to Navigating 2026 Markets | SINGAPORE, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CIMB expects 2026 to be defined by AI's growing influence and Asia's rising investment appeal. While technology giants pour billions into AI capacity, history cautions against exuberance, underscorin... |
| 09.12.2025 | Why is DBS - Southeast Asia’s largest lender - seeking a stake in one of Malaysia’s smallest banks? | Listen
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KUALA LUMPUR: A rethink on competition in Malaysia’s tightly controlled banking sector by the Anwar Ibrahim administration has paved the way for Singa... |
| 12.11.2025 | CIMB Singapore and Frasers Property forge strategic partnership to provide SMEs with access to preferential financing and Singapore's first "pay-as-you-earn" loan | Flexible financing solutions to support over 2,000 tenants in 12 Frasers Property's malls, strengthening cash flow and building business resilience.
Both organisations will advance social impact through initiatives such as Frasers Property'... |
| 31.10.2025 | AIIB Partners with Maybank, CIMB, AmBank and BPMB to Mobilize up to USD6 Billion for Sustainable Infrastructure | KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed cooperation agreements with Maybank, CIMB, AmBank and BPMB to jointly mobilize up to USD6 billion in financing for sustainable ... |
| 17.10.2025 | PETRA Congratulates Malaysian Organisations Recognised at the ASEAN Energy Awards 2025 | KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 October 2025 – The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the 16 Malaysian organisations recognised at the ASEAN Energy A... |
| 29.09.2025 | ASEAN Banks Make Progress on Climate Action but Gaps Remain, ARE Report Reveals | SINGAPORE, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia Research & Engagement (ARE) today launched Bridging the Gap: Have ASEAN Banks Caught Up on Climate Action?, a report assessing the climate strategies of major banks in Indonesia, Malaysia, ... |
| 19.09.2025 | CIMB Singapore Launches CIMB Founders Card With Interest-Free*, Instant Cash Flow For Entrepreneurs | Supporting sole proprietors and SME owners' need for liquidity and cashflow, the CIMB Founders Card provides them with instant cash access, up to 114 days of zero interest* and zero FX fees to fuel growth and resilience.
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| 20.08.2025 | CIMB Shines in The Straits Times' Annual Best Customer Service Survey for the Third Consecutive Year | SINGAPORE, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CIMB Singapore has once again been recognised for delivering outstanding customer service, securing a spot in The Straits Times "Singapore's Best Customer Service Survey 2025/26" for the th... |
| 19.08.2025 | CIMB Singapore Launches CIMB FlexiPay: A First-of-its-kind, Revenue-Based Loan for SMEs | It aims to empower SMEs with a fully digital, revenue-based loan that adapts to daily cash flow.
SINGAPORE, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CIMB Singapore today announced the launch of CIMB FlexiPay – an innovative "pay-as-you-earn"... |
| 12.08.2025 | CIMB Singapore unveils FX Online platform to empower SMEs with seamless cross-border transactions and guaranteed* best exchange rates in ASEAN | FX booking* made available digitally to all SMEs without having to open a business account.
SINGAPORE, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CIMB Singapore today unveils CIMB FX Online, a digital foreign exchange (FX) solution tailored to meet the ... |
| 17.07.2025 | Forrester Announces Full Conference Agenda For CX Summit APAC 2025 | The event will help CX, B2C marketing, and digital leaders align brand and customer experiences to drive retention and foster long-term loyalty.
SYDNEY, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) today announced the full confere... |
| 07.07.2025 | PolicyStreet Offers RM100 Touch 'n Go eWallet Credit for Every Car Insurance Renewal | From hatchbacks to Hiluxes, PolicyStreet has over RM100,000 up for grabs with every car insurance renewal made on its platform, with no minimum purchase necessary.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- If you're renewing your... |
| 05.05.2025 | AI may ‘exacerbate inequality’ at work. Here’s how experts think companies should address that | Workplace leaders are grappling with balancing between prioritizing people and profit making amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence.
Companies have a responsibility to protect jobs as the AI boom could drive unemployment and “potent... |
| 16.04.2025 | From Protection to Prosperity: InsureXpo by CIMB 2025 Empowers Singapore Residents to Achieve Financial Independence | The second run of the event brings together major insurers and financial experts under one roof to help individuals take charge of their financial wellbeing at every stage of life.
CIMB Singapore launches a report on Singapore residents' pe... |
| 01.04.2025 | Malaysian EVs: A Local Surge Against Global Giants | The electric vehicle (EV) landscape in Malaysia is shifting. Local brands are stepping up to challenge the dominance of established players like BYD and Tesla. The Malaysian government is pushing for a greener future, and local automakers a... |
| 01.04.2025 | Malaysia's Electric Vehicle Surge: A Local Challenge to Global Giants | The electric vehicle (EV) landscape in Malaysia is shifting. Local brands are stepping up to challenge the dominance of global giants like BYD and Tesla. Proton Holdings and Perodua are leading this charge, armed with affordable models that... |
| 27.03.2025 | Malaysian EV brands try to give China’s BYD a run for its money | Malaysian electric vehicles are gaining ground in their home market as local carmakers Proton Holdings and Perodua challenge bestseller BYD and Tesla with more affordable models.
Earlier this month, Proton said that sales of the e.MAS 7 SUV... |
| 28.02.2025 | Fundiin Partners with CIMB Bank Vietnam, Empowering the Next Wave of Financial Inclusion | HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In early 2025, Fundiin – Vietnam's leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platform has officially joined forces with CIMB Bank Vietnam, one of ASEAN's top banking institutions, to revoluti... |
| 14.02.2025 | CIMB Singapore Maintains Leading Position On Returns For New Business Accounts Opening | New customers enjoy 3.0%* p.a. on SGD BusinessGo / BusinessGo-i Account and 3.8%* p.a. on USD Interest Plus Current Account / USD BusinessGo-i Account
SINGAPORE, Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the low interest rate environment follow... |
| 11.01.2025 | Southeast Asia’s IPOs poised for rebound in 2025, but clouds loom | Southeast Asia’s equity capital markets reached a grim milestone in 2024, as IPO activity plunged to its lowest in nearly a decade, reflecting the headwinds battering global markets: high interest rates, volatile geopolitics and subdued inv... |
| 06.01.2025 | PolicyStreet Unveils Free Road Tax Initiative for Selected Proton and Perodua Cars to Combat Rising Insurance Premiums | Malaysians driving Perodua Axia, Bezza, Proton Saga, and Iriz can enjoy FREE road tax, while owners of other car models can get up to 70% off when renewing car insurance with PolicyStreet.
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| 15.11.2024 | CX Malaysia: A New Dawn for Customer Experience in the Digital Age | In a world where customer experience (CX) reigns supreme, Malaysia is stepping up to the plate. The Contact Centre Association of Malaysia (CCAM) has launched CX Malaysia, a dedicated chapter aimed at revolutionizing the standards of custom... |
| 14.11.2024 | The Future of Payments: Bridging Traditional Finance and Fintech Innovations | In the fast-paced world of finance, change is the only constant. The recent Singapore Fintech Festival and Visa's partnership with Affirm illustrate this truth. Both events highlight a shift towards flexibility and innovation in payment sol... |
| 14.11.2024 | CX MALAYSIA DEBUTS TO REVOLUTIONISE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE IN MALAYSIA | KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Contact Centre Association of Malaysia (CCAM) today proudly launched CX Malaysia, a chapter dedicated at elevating customer experience (CX) standards in Malaysia which would provide ... |
| 14.11.2024 | OneConnect Releases Q3 2024 Results with Net Profit attributable to Parent Company Reaching RMB110 million | HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 November 2024 – OneConnect Financial Technology Co., Ltd (“OneConnect” or the “Company”, NYSE: OCFT, HKSE: 6638), a business technology service provider for financial institutions, announced its ... |
| 13.11.2024 | XTransfer Stage Speech Captivates Audience at Singapore Fintech Festival | Highlighting Financial Risk Control Innovations, Actively Exploring Regional Collaboration Opportunities
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 November 2024 – XTransfer, the World’s Leading & China’s No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payme... |
| 12.11.2024 | Malaysia’s stock market having its moment in the sun, but experts caution uncertainty looms amid geopolitical tensions | New: You can now listen to articles.
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JOHOR BAHRU: General practitioner Lim Yuan Qing, who is based in Melaka, has been investing for decades. However, it was not until this year that the 43-year-old fe... |
| 09.11.2024 | Navigating the 5G Landscape: Malaysia's Bold Move with U Mobile | In the fast-paced world of telecommunications, Malaysia has made a surprising choice. U Mobile Sdn Bhd, a smaller player in the market, has been selected as the second 5G operator. This decision has stirred the pot, raising eyebrows among i... |
| 07.11.2024 | Singapore-linked 5G operator chosen independently, does not breach good governance: Malaysia Communications Minister | Listen to this article
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| 18.10.2024 | Taobao Malaysia Kicks Off 11.11 Sale, First Time in Both Chinese and English | Exciting early-bird perks await new and existing Malaysian users
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly-anticipated Taobao 11.11 Sale ("11.11") is back, set to be bigger and more inclusive for Malaysian c... |
| 26.09.2024 | CIMB Singapore wins multiple regional recognitions at the Asian Banking & Finance Corporate & Investment Banking Awards 2024 | SINGAPORE, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CIMB Singapore has once again been recognised for its excellence in the corporate and investment banking segments.
Announced in July 2024 by Asian Banking & Finance (ABF), CIMB Singapore was awa... |
| 30.08.2024 | CIMB Singapore launches simple and accessible sustainability-linked loan/financing programme for SMEs | Enrolment takes 3 simple steps and client can enjoy 0.2% interest/profit rate rebate upon successful verification of baseline emissions.
SINGAPORE, Aug. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CIMB Singapore has launched the SME Sustainability-Linked Loan... |
| 22.08.2024 | Singapore consumers ranked CIMB as the Best Consumer Bank for Customer Service | SINGAPORE, Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CIMB Singapore has been voted top consumer bank for customer service in The Straits Times "Singapore's Best Customer Service Survey 2024/25". This is the second consecutive year that CIMB h... |
| 16.08.2024 | Johor-Singapore SEZ: A Gateway to Economic Synergy | The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JSSEZ) is poised to reshape the economic landscape of southern Johor and Singapore. This ambitious project aims to streamline trade, enhance investment, and foster collaboration between the two reg... |
| 15.08.2024 | 99 Speed Mart launches US$532 million IPO, Malaysia's largest in 7 years | KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's top mini-market chain retailer 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings on Thursday (Aug 15) launched an initial public offering (IPO) that would raise 2.36 billion ringgit (US$532 million), the country's biggest IPO in seven ... |
| 14.08.2024 | Malaysia cbank imposes penalties on 4 banks over service disruptions | KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia's central bank said on Wednesday it has imposed penalities on CIMB Bank Berhad, CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad, Malayan Banking Berhad and Maybank Islamic Berhad for prolonged disruptions to their banking services.
Bank Ne... |
| 24.06.2024 | Singapore’s Money Laundering Report Flags Elevated Risks in Digital Assets, Banking | - |
| 13.06.2024 | Fintech Philippines Association Announces Open Finance Revolution 2024 Conference | MANILA, Philippines, June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fintech Philippines Association (FPH) will host the second edition of its Open Finance Revolution conference on July 3, 2024, at Shangri-La, The Fort in Manila. Expanding from a half-da... |
| 06.06.2024 | Taking the Preemptive Strike to Thwart Rising Scams and Fraud in ASEAN Banking | - |
| 29.05.2024 | KFin Technologies Limited Convenes Capital Market Leaders at the KFintech Partner Conclave 2024 | KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KFin Technology Limited (KFintech), a global SaaS-based financial solutions provider, hosted the KFintech Partner Conclave 2024, presenting a platform for dialogue and collaboration among... |
| 21.05.2024 | Identity Theft, Real-Time Payment Scams Top Concerns for Singapore Consumers | - |
| 14.05.2024 | CIMB Singapore offers high interest rate of 3.55%* per annum on new CIMB Business Fixed Deposit accounts | CIMB Business Fixed Deposit account is one of the highest interest-bearing business accounts available in the market to support SMEs that are navigating the volatile macroeconomic environment.
CIMB Singapore's commitment to customer-centric... |
| 13.05.2024 | How Core Modernisation Is Paving the Way for Invisible Banking | In an era dominated by digital innovation, the banking sector is evolving rapidly to meet the modern consumer’s demands for seamless and integrated financial services.
This movement towards “invisible banking” marks a departure from traditi... |
| 30.04.2024 | 15 months' jail for fifth person linked to Singapore's largest money laundering case, longest jail term so far | Listen to this article
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| 19.04.2024 | CGS International sets its sight on becoming Asia's leading global investment house at its first brand launch | Elevating Asia through strategic ASEAN-China collaborations and world-class financial products and services
SINGAPORE, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CGS International Securities (CGS International) officially launched its new brand in a fo... |
| 21.03.2024 | SINGAPORE'S "HUSTLE CULTURE" TAKES ITS TOLL: THE AIR STATION AND RESMED LAUNCH INITIATIVE TO ADDRESS WORK-INDUCED SLEEP ISSUES | Global survey reveals that 39% of Singaporeans grapple with sleep, impacting health and productivity.
The Air Station and ResMed's upcoming joint initiative, "Discover Your Sleep Superpowers," aims to empower Singaporeans with fre... |
| 19.03.2024 | Elderly man nearly loses S$3.7 million to scammers; was targeted thrice in under two months | SINGAPORE: An 82-year-old man who was targeted by scammers three times in less than two months averted a loss of S$3.7 million (US$2.76 million) following the intervention of the authorities and banks.
The cases took place over February and... |
| 23.01.2023 | CIMB Bank in Malaysia Announces Lock Clicks ID Feature to Prevent Fraudulent Activities | CIMB Bank Berhad and CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad announced that it has introduced a self-service ‘Lock Clicks ID’ feature which acts as a ‘kill switch’ for both its CIMB Clicks App and CIMB OCTO App “effective 16 January 2023.”
The new feature... |
| 30.08.2021 | CIMB Berhad : Malaysia's CIMB fintech business has raised $75 mln this year | KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The fintech business of Malaysia's CIMB Group Holdings Bhd has raised a total of $75 million in investments this year, including bringing in AIA Group as a fourth shareholder, the banking group's chief execu... |
| 30.08.2021 | AIA : Malaysia's CIMB fintech business has raised $75 million this year | Insurer AIA said last month it was forming a long-term partnership with TNG Digital to provide digital insurance solutions to the latter's e-wallet users, and would also make a minority equity investment in the company.
TNG Digital was join... |
| 16.03.2020 | In Southeast Asia’s Virtual Banking Race, Incumbents Might Have An Early-Mover Advantage | In Southeast Asia, the imminent entrance of virtual banks is set to shake up the banking industry. But despite the potential disruption these are expected to bring, incumbent banks have a lead in the digital banking race, according to a new... |
| 15.11.2018 | Malaysian Banking Group CIMB Taps Ripple for Blockchain Remittances | Malaysian banking group CIMB has joined Ripple’s blockchain-based payments network, RippleNet, seeking faster cross-border payments.
A strategic partnership between the firms addresses the need for “speedy and cost-efficient international p... |
| 30.10.2017 | Bank Negara Malaysia Approves 3 More Participants for Fintech Sandbox | Bank Negara Malaysia has approved 3 more participants to its Fintech Sandbox. This news follows their official announcement earlier in May for the first batch of approved participants of the Bank Negara Malaysia Fintech Sandbox which includ... |
| 30.07.2017 | China: WeiyangX Fintech Review | China Issues Guideline on Artificial Intelligence Development
Last week, China’s State Council has issued a guideline on artificial intelligence (AI) development, setting a goal of becoming a global innovation center in this field by 2030. ... |
| 21.04.2017 | Malaysian Banking Industry Pushes Fintech Development | Banks in Malaysia are pushing fintech development as they seek to harness innovation and technology to improve the financial services.
The trend is largely led by the Malaysian central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), which has been deploy... |
| 23.09.2016 | 9 Incubators, Accelerators and Startup Programs For Singaporean Fintech Ventures | The following list complements a previous article we published in September 2015 which included a selection of some of Singapore’s most notorious incubators and accelerator programs including Startupbootcamp Fintech Singapore – which will o... |
| 09.09.2016 | The Emergence of Fintech: Where Does Malaysia Stand? | Fintech is a space that we’ve been operating in for the past eight years and a space we have observed for an even longer time. It is truly an exciting space to be in at this day and age. Years ago, subjects related to fintech and banking te... |
| 03.03.2015 | Mitsubishi Corp, partners kick off first ASEAN PE fund | Premium
Japan’s largest trading company Mitsubishi Corporation, together with CIMB Group and Development Bank of Japan Inc (DBJ), has announced the launch of a private equity fund, called ASEAN Industrial Growth Fund (AIGF), today.
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