As Malaysia embraces digital finance, Raja Teh Maimunah, CEO of AEON Bank, discussed the heritage and strategies that are shaping the country’s first Shariah-compliant digital bank. It is also one of just five digital banks awarded a licence by the regulator. With a focus on Generation Z and Alpha customers, and small businesses, AEON Bank is poised to redefine banking in a nation steeped in AEON Group’s 40-year legacy.
Raja Teh is focused on blending technology with traditional banking, promising a new era of digital financial services tailored to the digitally-savvy who remain economically and financially underserved.
Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, and the emerging Alpha segment, born between 2010 and 2024, are presenting a fundamental shift in banking needs and behaviours. Unlike their predecessors, the customers in the younger demographics are digital natives.
Raja Teh observed: “They want to bank with and have a banking experience that is totally different from what their parents have.” This understanding informs AEON Bank’s strategy to deliver a banking experience that is not only intuitive but seamlessly integrated into digital lifestyles. “We’re not just creating a bank; we’re creating a lifestyle enabler,” she added.
The Group’s 40-year presence in Malaysia has given it a robust foundation for the new digital bank. Its legacy of robust retail growth and sticky customers is a cornerstone of its market strategy; the long-standing relationships with Malaysians give it a unique advantage in understanding and meeting their needs in a digital context.
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