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Malaysia in the Spotlight: Accelerating Southeast Asia's Digital Finance Leap - Powered by FAOM

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Malaysia has long distinguished itself with the aspiration of being "Truly Asia" - a unique blend of diverse cultures and an open economy. As global financial markets navigate a new cycle of uncertainty, this blend positions Malaysia to offer a distinct, stable proposition for investors and institutions.

Malaysia's value proposition is defined by three factors: a sizable and open market, a demonstrated willingness to adopt technology, and a highly-skilled workforce. This combination makes it a significant hub for building and scaling new-age businesses.

The Malaysia Spotlight, powered by FAOM, gathers senior leaders from Malaysia’s Banking, Insurance, Regulatory, Investing, and Fintech sectors. This spotlight will offer an in-depth examination of the country's strategic advantages, providing data and perspectives on why it is an optimal location for regional growth.

Join us to explore tangible opportunities for investors, businesses, and financial institutions operating across Asia.

Agenda:

4:30pm - Reception & Registration

4:45pm - Opening Remarks by FAOM

5:00pm - Keynote

5:15pm - Panel: Payments to Prosperity: Unlocking the Value of DPI for Inclusive Growth

5:45pm - Panel: Where Fintech rubber hits the road - Why Malaysia is Truly Asia for Fintechs

6:15pm - Q&A

6:30pm - Event close

Speakers

Amitabh Singh

Amitabh Singh

Chair - FAOM Insurance Council | / | CBO Perfios Insurance, Fintech Assn of Malaysia

Chyi Lee

Chyi Lee

Deputy General Manager, Securities Commission Malaysia

Dato' Mahendra Ramaiyah

Dato' Mahendra Ramaiyah

Senior Director & Head of APAC, Perfios

Dr. Andreas Deppeler

Dr. Andreas Deppeler

Professor of Practice, Monash University Malaysia

Gary Yeoh

Gary Yeoh

Chief Marketing Officer, PayNet

Kelvin Teo

Kelvin Teo

Co-founder, Funding Societies