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Malaysia’s Fintech Boom: A Growing Force in Southeast Asia

The Fintech Times

Key fintech companies based or founded in Malaysia include Jirnexu Sdn Bhd, MoneyMatch and PolicyStreet. In 2020, compared to the previous year, the transaction volume for online banking, e-wallets and QR code payments surged by 49 per cent, 131 per cent, and 164 per cent, respectively.

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Thanks To Ransomware, Bitcoin Leaves A Bad Taste In Corporates’ Mouths

PYMNTS

Ransomware threats are increasing, not only because the volume of attacks against businesses is on the rise, but because new, unique strains of ransomware are emerging that target larger organizations and demand higher payouts. A new report from cybersecurity company Coveware put some numbers behind this trend.

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Soft Space Launches the First and Only JCB Payment Gateway in Malaysia

Fintech Finance

Soft Space Sdn. Soft Space), the world’s leading fintech-as-a-service (FaaS) provider, and JCB International Co., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., JCB), announced the launch of the first ever JCB payment gateway in Malaysia.

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Payment Screening: What Is It, How It Works and Its Importance

Seon

List Checking : Comparing information against core sanctions lists, such as the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Consolidated List, OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List, the European Union’s Consolidated List of Sanctions, the United Nations Security Council’s Consolidated List, and other local regulatory watchlists.