Delay of last two digital banks ‘not surprising’


The delay in the launch of the two remaining digital banks in Malaysia does not come as a surprise as Bank Negara is normally very stringent when it comes to deposit-taking, and other banking activities.

Furthermore, there are many hurdles to cross before a digital bank can actually come to fruition.

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