Malaysia’s Flagship Fintech Event Unites Innovators and Policymakers to Accelerate Collaboration and Drive an Interconnected Future of Finance
MyFintech Week (MyFW) returns for its highly anticipated third edition from 4 – 7 August 2025, at a pivotal juncture as Malaysia assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship. This milestone underscores a renewed emphasis on regional collaboration and shared growth within the dynamic fintech ecosystem.
Co-organised by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB), Fintech Association of Malaysia (FAOM), and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), MyFW 2025 will delve into the pressing trends shaping the future of finance under the theme ‘Ideate, Innovate, Co-create: Shaping the Future of Finance’.
This year’s event features exciting content designed to deepen understanding of how evolving technology, regulatory shifts, and societal demands intertwine to redefine the regional financial landscape. From masterclasses and hackathons to high-level dialogues, MyFW 2025 will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to navigate the complexities of financial transformation and foster actionable insights.
Distinguished speakers include:
- Dato’ Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour, Governor of BNM
- Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Azmi, Executive Chairman of SC
- Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority
- Chia Der Jiun, Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore
- Dr Yanis Varoufakis, Former Minister of Finance of Greece
- Peng Yang, Chief Executive Officer of Ant International
- YM Raja Datin Paduka Teh Maimunah Raja Abdul Aziz, Chief Executive Officer of AEON Bank
- Tan Sri Andrew Sheng, Chairman of George Town Institute of Open & Advanced Studies
Key Focus Areas:
- Finance for the Future: Exploring how artificial intelligence, blockchain and open finance are reshaping financial services. It will also explore efforts to build secure digital asset ecosystems with a focus on regulatory alignment to foster responsible innovation and trust.
- Finance for Change: Championing the expansion of Islamic and social finance to amplify socio-economic impact. It will highlight the role of technology in democratising access to climate and nature finance, while showcasing inclusive financial solutions and literacy initiatives that empower communities to make informed, resilient financial choices.
- Finance for a Resilient Ecosystem: Spotlighting high-impact investment opportunities and strategic initiatives to cultivate a digitally skilled talent pool. It will also address the pressing challenges of cybersecurity and operational resilience, emphasising cross-sector collaboration to combat financial fraud and strengthen infrastructure integrity.
MyFW 2025 is positioned as a crucial platform for advancing key outcomes for nationwide policy alignment through a whole-of-nation approach, ecosystem development and deployment of initiatives to cultivate responsible innovation. It aims to complement ongoing financial innovation and inclusion efforts across the region by empowering emerging fintech players and existing incumbents, elevating Malaysia’s regional position and shaping a forward-looking financial landscape.
For further details regarding the program, speakers, and registration, visit https://myfw2025.com.my/
