MyFintech Week 2025 (MyFW 2025) brings together financial sector leaders, regulators, and technology innovators to explore how digitalisation, sustainability, and demographic change are shaping the future of finance in Malaysia. The event aims to support practical solutions and policy responses that will help build a forward-looking, resilient, and inclusive financial system.

Held from 4 to 7 August 2025 at Sasana Kijang and the AICB Centre of Excellence, MyFW 2025 is jointly organised by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB), the Fintech Association of Malaysia (FAOM), and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).

Finance Adapting to Rapid Technological and Social Change

Malaysia’s financial sector is undergoing transformation due to advances in technology and changes in consumer expectations. Technologies such as generative AI and blockchain are influencing how financial services are designed and delivered. At the same time, the country’s goal to achieve net-zero emissions is driving the need for financing solutions that support environmental and social outcomes.

Demographic shifts, especially an ageing population, are also increasing the focus on long-term welfare, healthcare financing, and social protection. The financial sector is expected to play a stronger role in addressing these structural changes.

Focus Areas Reflect Sector Priorities

MyFW 2025 is organised around three focus areas. These are finance for the future, which looks at digital enablement and preparing financial systems for future needs; finance for change, which considers how finance can support sustainability and social impact; and finance for a resilient ecosystem, which focuses on maintaining stability and resilience in a changing economic environment.

Collaboration Essential for Future Growth

BNM Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour, in his opening remarks, called for greater collaboration across the financial ecosystem. He emphasised that building a modern, inclusive financial system requires the joint efforts of policymakers, regulators, investors, technologists, and innovators.

Minister of Finance II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, who officiated the event, noted the importance of the financial sector in supporting national priorities, including entrepreneurship, innovation, social mobility, and economic resilience.

Innovation and Cross-Border Payments in Focus

Keynote speakers addressed the growing role of technology in transforming financial services. Tan Sri Andrew Sheng, Chairman of the George Town Institute of Open and Advanced Studies, discussed how cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and open data are enabling innovation and improving access to financial services.

Douglas Feagin, President of Ant International, highlighted how AI is enhancing cross-border mobile payments. His presentation examined how new technologies are improving user experience and efficiency, particularly for digital payments across borders.

Aligning Regulation with Innovation

A key panel session focused on how regulators can support financial innovation while maintaining consumer protection and market integrity. The discussion highlighted the importance of regulatory clarity and international cooperation, especially in areas like fintech and digital assets.

SC Executive Chairman Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Azmi noted that regulation must be agile to keep up with rapid market developments. He highlighted Malaysia’s approach to regulating crypto assets and described it as iterative, aiming to manage fast-paced innovation while protecting investors and maintaining market stability.

He also outlined Malaysia’s current efforts to develop a regulated digital asset market, including blockchain use cases such as bond tokenisation. These initiatives aim to improve access to financial markets and support broader wealth creation.

Exploring Key Issues in Financial Technology

MyFW 2025 includes sessions covering open finance, digital assets, and sustainable finance. Industry experts are leading discussions on practical topics such as cybersecurity resilience, asset tokenisation, and the use of generative AI in financial services.

These sessions aim to provide insights for financial professionals, regulators, and technology providers who are adapting to a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

Supporting a Resilient and Inclusive Financial System

MyFW 2025 reflects Malaysia’s commitment to aligning its financial sector with global trends while ensuring that stability, sustainability, and inclusion remain at the centre of financial sector development. As the sector adapts to ongoing change, collaboration across industries and borders will remain key to delivering effective financial services in the years ahead.

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