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THE financial sector faces dynamic changes driven by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and evolving customer expectations.

THE Philippines can attract over 200 companies from Malaysia if the government fully addresses bureaucratic red tape in the setting up of ventures in the country, a Malaysian business leader said.

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CLIMATE risk and banking are closely intertwined as the financial sector is not only exposed to the risks associated with heavy carbon emitting industries but also vulnerable to the broader impacts of climate change.

KUALA LUMPUR: Banks in Malaysia have a critical role in shaping the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) investment agenda, not only in terms of operations but also in how it affects customers and stakeholders and the wider financial ecosystem.

CLIMATE change poses significant risks to the stability of the economy and as such, it is imperative for financial institutions to understand its complexities, and build their capabilities and capacity to mitigate climate-related risks in their operations, investments and lending practices.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) urged the financial sector to develop the right talent to support financial institutions in their sustainability and green transition journeys in view of the sustainable revolution reshaping Malaysia’s banking and financial landscape.

This year's ACCA papers held in June 2021 were the first-ever completely Remote Invigilation (RI) examinations, but that didn't stop 103,000 accounting students globally from signing up, and our very own Malaysian future accountants from taking top spots.

ACCA launched its Foundation in Accountancy (FIA) campaign entitled FIA-1-Million aimed at providing 1,000 students with financial assistance through its 17 approved learning partners. IT is no secret that the Covid-19 pandemic has changed how we live the world over. While we adjust to the new normal, students who received their SPM results are to answer the same questions as many of us have before: “Now that SPM is over, what’s next?” Students with the propensity for numbers, however, m...