Malaysia digital bank
Malaysia’s digital banks face costlier and slower-than-expected loan growth
Malaysia’s digital banks face costlier and slower-than-expected loan growth
They may temper deposit-gathering efforts as a result, a positive for incumbents.
Malaysia’s new digital banks fated to remain niche in medium term
Regulatory limits and competition make it unlikely to break into the mainstream until 2026.
Malaysia grants five digital bank licenses
Two will be Islamic digital banks.
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