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Malaysia’s new digital banks fated to remain niche in medium term

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.
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Malaysia grants five digital bank licenses

Two will be Islamic digital banks.
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