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Boost-RHB Digital Bank Consortium gets approval to commence operations in Malaysia
Boost, a regional fintech leader, and its consortium partner, RHB Banking Group (RHB), have received official approval from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) to commence operations as a digital bank, with effect from January 15, 2024.
Boost partners CelcomDigi to launch global prepaid card in Malaysia
Malaysia-based FinTech firm Boost has partnered mobile service provider CelcomDigi to launch global prepaid card on the Mastercard network. The prepaid card which is called the Beyond Card is the first two-in-one international card in Malaysia, enabling customers to access funds from Boost wallet balance and utilize a pre-approved credit line.
Axiata’s FinTech arm Boost Holdings said to be weighing funding round – report
Boost Holdings is said to be working with a financial adviser on the potential fundraising, which may give the start-up a valuation of $700 million.
Axiata’s Boost to leverage ecosystem as it prepares to launch its digital bank. Here’s how and why. [Q&A]
TechNode Global talked to Boost Chief Executive Officer Sheyantha Abeykoon to learn about the company’s plan and strategy as it prepares to launch one of the digital banks in the country.
Does Axiata-RHB consortium have what it takes to win a digital bank license in Malaysia? [Q&A]
In an interview, Boost CEO Sheyantha Abeykoon told TechNode Global the competitive edge Axiata-RHB consortium have against other contenders and how will it position the digital bank should the consortium were granted a digital banking license.
