malaysia

Experian Eyes Asian Market With Purchase Of Malaysia Credit Bureau Firm
Experian Eyes Asian Market With Purchase Of Malaysia Credit Bureau Firm
October 24, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Experian announced that it has acquired a controlling interest in RAM Credit Information (RAMCI), a leading credit bureau in Malaysia. The deal will help Experian...

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Malaysia Regulators Want To Slap Grab With $20M Fine
Malaysia Regulators Want To Slap Grab With $20M Fine
October 03, 2019  |  South East Asia

The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) ruled that Singapore-based Grab is in violation of competition laws and is considering slapping them with a $20.5 million fine,...

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Malaysia Regulator To Rule On Grab Anti-Competition Probe
Malaysia Regulator To Rule On Grab Anti-Competition Probe
October 02, 2019  |  ANTITRUST

The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) has launched a probe against ride-hailing firm Grab and will soon arrive at a decision about the matter, Reuters reported...

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RHB Bank Launches Dynamic CVV Codes To Fight Card Fraud
RHB Bank Launches Dynamic CVV Codes To Fight Card Fraud
July 22, 2019  |  Banking

RHB in Malaysia is introducing fraud protection cards with mini screens on the back that auto-generate new card verification value (CVV) numbers, according to reports....

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Deutsche Bank Taps Malaysian Instant Credit Clearing System
Deutsche Bank Taps Malaysian Instant Credit Clearing System
May 14, 2019  |  Payment Methods

Deutsche Bank announced on Tuesday (May 14) that it is tapping Malaysia‘s instant credit clearing system, DuitNow, to process payments for corporate clients. In a...

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Ex-Goldman Banker Extradited To US On 1MDB Charges
Ex-Goldman Banker Extradited To US On 1MDB Charges
May 06, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

A former Goldman Sachs banker in Malaysia has been extradited to the U.S. to face charges stemming from the scandal at the 1MDB state fund....

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Can Crypto Power Tourist Cities, Block By Blockchain?
Can Crypto Power Tourist Cities, Block By Blockchain?
April 29, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Governments are betting on blockchain to power tourism in cities. China, for instance, has a plan to turn 835 acres off the shores of Malacca,...

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Former Malaysian PM’s PR Rep Charged In 1MDB Case
Former Malaysian PM’s PR Rep Charged In 1MDB Case
February 21, 2019  |  Legal

The British public relations representative for Najib Razak, Malaysia’s former prime minister, has been charged in absentia in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal, according...

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Former Goldman Sachs Director Waives Extradition In Malaysia 1MDB Scandal
Former Goldman Sachs Director Waives Extradition In Malaysia 1MDB Scandal
February 15, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

An ex-Goldman Sachs banker who’s accused of being involved with a multibillion-dollar scandal in Malaysia has requested to be sent to the U.S. to face...

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