Banking in Malaysia and Southeast Asia: Navigating the Current Landscape
Master the intricacies of banking in Malaysia and Southeast Asia with our specialized training program. Gain unparalleled insights into regulatory changes, cybersecurity challenges, Fintech innovations, and more under expert guidance. Enroll now to navigate the current banking landscape effectively.
- Available in:
- Malaysia

Features
What you'll learn
- Explore the role of Fintech in transforming the banking industry.
- Examine emerging trends and opportunities within the region.
- Understand the structure and major players in the Malaysian banking system.
- Analyze recent regulatory changes in Malaysia including Bank Negara Malaysia's guidelines.
- Evaluate best practices for cybersecurity and fraud prevention.
- Assess the impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors on sustainable finance.
- Compare key banking products and services across ASEAN markets.
- Identify cybersecurity challenges specific to the Malaysian banking sector.
Why should you attend?
The banking landscape in Malaysia and Southeast Asia is undergoing significant transformation driven by regulatory changes, technological advancements, and evolving consumer expectations. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the Malaysian banking system, highlighting its structure, major players, key products, and services. Participants will gain insights into how Malaysia compares with other key ASEAN markets such as Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia. Recent regulatory changes are also a focal point of this course. Attendees will explore Bank Negara Malaysia's latest guidelines and delve into the Financial Services Act (FSA) and Islamic Financial Services Act (IFSA). A comparative analysis of banking regulations across ASEAN countries will be conducted to understand the regional regulatory landscape better. The impact of international regulations like Basel III and Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) standards will also be discussed. Cybersecurity challenges are another critical aspect covered in this course. Participants will learn about various cyber threats targeting banks and best practices for cybersecurity in financial institutions. The course includes an overview of Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and comparisons with international privacy standards such as GDPR. Recent trends in banking fraud and scams in Malaysia and Southeast Asia will be examined along with regulatory responses and best practices for fraud prevention. Finally, the course delves into Fintech and digital banking innovations that are reshaping the industry. Case studies from Malaysia and Southeast Asia illustrate the transformative role of Fintech. The importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, regulatory pushes towards sustainable finance, regional integration, cross-border banking prospects, and the impact of trade agreements are also explored.
Course Syllabus
Short Break
15 minsShort Break
15 minsRecap and Q&A
15 minsShort Break
15 minsRatings and Reviews
Instructor

Tarun Sukhani is a distinguished professional trainer and consultant with over 25 years of extensive experience in the IT and business sectors, having worked across multiple continents including the US, Europe, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. His expertise spans a wide array of domains such as Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban), enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF and COBIT, IT service management standards including ITIL and ISO27001, as well as cybersecurity certifications like CISO and CISSP. Tarun's proficiency extends to project management frameworks such as PRINCE2 and PMP, along with cutting-edge technologies in Big Data analytics using Hadoop and Spark, data science with Python or R, and data visualization tools like Tableau. Tarun has held numerous senior development and executive roles including CIO/CTO positions where he managed large-scale IT operations for multinational corporations such as Dell, AMD, and Experian. His leadership skills have been instrumental in enhancing business operations across various functions including HR, Finance, Operations, Sales, Risk Management, Engineering/Manufacturing, and Accounting. He has also contributed significantly to regional conglomerates like Indra in the Asia Pacific region. A passionate educator at heart, Tarun has facilitated training workshops throughout Asia Pacific countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Singapore. His training sessions cover a broad spectrum of topics from project management to strategic leadership and soft skills development. Additionally, he specializes in advanced technical subjects like software architecture design patterns for reactive microservices architectures on cloud platforms. Tarun's academic credentials are equally impressive; he graduated summa cum laude with an MSc in Information Systems and an MBA in Finance and Operations Management from Loyola University Chicago. He holds multiple Bachelor's degrees in Biology, Math & Computer Science alongside Business Administration. Further enriching his knowledge base are certifications as an Agile/Scrum trainer; Java/.NET programmer; Machine Learning specialist; InfoSec expert; Business Intelligence professional; complemented by advanced studies in AI & Blockchain from prestigious institutions like MIT & Stanford. His client portfolio includes renowned organizations such as Western Digital/Sandisk for machine learning product management projects; Singtel & CIMB for agile product development initiatives; Tenaga Nasional & JPJ for agile project management engagements among others. Tarun's dynamic approach combined with his deep-rooted passion for developing people makes him a sought-after speaker at international conferences where he shares insights on digital transformation strategies.
Minimum Qualification
Target Audience
Methodologies
Instructor Reviews

He was indeed very skilled, knowledgeable and passionate in the data science realm. I was impressed with his business know-how (how the world economy works and how all things can be explain with data, with/without bias) and technical skills in converting data into insights. I will not hesitate to recommend Tarun for any data science related training as I would like to attend more classes myself to learn from the best of the best.

I attended one of Tarun's Data Science course in Jakarta (CDSS). He was a professional trainer & very knowledgeable in Data Science. In his course, Tarun gave many practical examples & valuable information regarding how to conduct Data Science & it's related components (e.g. Software & Deployment Architecture). In addition to those lessons, he also gave very useful insights on building a career as a Data Scientist.

Attended "Blockchain Training: An Overview for Business Professionals" conducted by Dr. Tarun. The reference materials are very comprehensive and an excellent means of conveying information. I was very impressed with how this technology works and adapted into business

He shared his professional insights on data science with a sense of humor that cleared up so many of my questions about the content and real-world applications. Information, tools, and resources given are very useful

His knowledge of multiple subjects exceeds far greater than that of any IT or non-IT person I have met or interacted with in a long time. The breadth and depth of the subject matter he has acquired is exemplary.

Training with Tarun has been awesome. He’s super knowledgable, funny, empathetic and a great educator in general. As someone who didn’t come from a computer science background, his teachings didn’t make me feel stupid or impossible to eventually arrive at being a competent developer. I could understand him as he communicates well & has helped me see the big picture of the computer science field beyond the scope of syntaxes. If you similarly did not come from a CS background and hope to transition into the world of programming but struggle to learn on your own, understand all the foreign & abstract concepts and connect the dots, I think the right person to guide you on your journey would make a big difference. Having someone who’s deep in the field with many years of experience narrow and communicate the relevant areas to focus would also close a big gap from having to struggle and figure out a lot of things on your own. Being able to maintain your interest during your learning journey is important too, thus finding that someone is important. All in all, I would wholeheartedly recommend Tarun and the backend course I took.

Tarun is a results-driven & inspirational technology leader with a clear vision, direction, and broad-based technology expertise. He is passionate, intuitive, engaged, pragmatic, systematic, agile. His experiences span from small start-ups to complex, global companies, from being technical lead to technical strategist to being the leader of larger group of architecture and engineering teams. Much of his experiences are in the area of Java, Scala, Machine Learning, Neural Networks, Cloud Computing, Data Science and what not. I am truly amazed to experience his breadth & depth of technological expertise and pleasure to be part of his team.

Tarun is very passionate on the domains and gave numerous insights to support critical business decisions and develop data products to transform daily encounters and processes. He was a professional trainer & very knowledgeable in Data Science. His material is presented through a sequence of brief lectures, interactive demonstrations, great hands-on exercises, and discussions.
We’ve been collaborated many times in doing courses for the accountants. He spoke to quiet number of event in our company with various topic regards to accountants need. The collaboration was very smooth and his session definitely made a huge impact on our success. Mr Tarun is a great Professional!

Mr. Tarun is a driven, hardworking, and knowledgeable entrepreneur in his field." A broad-minded trainer who embraces change and inspires people to do better every day. Mr. Tarun sets a good example by being enthusiastic and dedicated, and he inspires and motivates others. I am delighted to be working for such personnel
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Why should you attend?
The banking landscape in Malaysia and Southeast Asia is undergoing significant transformation driven by regulatory changes, technological advancements, and evolving consumer expectations. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the Malaysian banking system, highlighting its structure, major players, key products, and services. Participants will gain insights into how Malaysia compares with other key ASEAN markets such as Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia. Recent regulatory changes are also a focal point of this course. Attendees will explore Bank Negara Malaysia's latest guidelines and delve into the Financial Services Act (FSA) and Islamic Financial Services Act (IFSA). A comparative analysis of banking regulations across ASEAN countries will be conducted to understand the regional regulatory landscape better. The impact of international regulations like Basel III and Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) standards will also be discussed. Cybersecurity challenges are another critical aspect covered in this course. Participants will learn about various cyber threats targeting banks and best practices for cybersecurity in financial institutions. The course includes an overview of Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and comparisons with international privacy standards such as GDPR. Recent trends in banking fraud and scams in Malaysia and Southeast Asia will be examined along with regulatory responses and best practices for fraud prevention. Finally, the course delves into Fintech and digital banking innovations that are reshaping the industry. Case studies from Malaysia and Southeast Asia illustrate the transformative role of Fintech. The importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, regulatory pushes towards sustainable finance, regional integration, cross-border banking prospects, and the impact of trade agreements are also explored.
What you'll learn
- Explore the role of Fintech in transforming the banking industry.
- Examine emerging trends and opportunities within the region.
- Understand the structure and major players in the Malaysian banking system.
- Analyze recent regulatory changes in Malaysia including Bank Negara Malaysia's guidelines.
- Evaluate best practices for cybersecurity and fraud prevention.
- Assess the impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors on sustainable finance.
- Compare key banking products and services across ASEAN markets.
- Identify cybersecurity challenges specific to the Malaysian banking sector.
Course Syllabus
Short Break
15 minsShort Break
15 minsRecap and Q&A
15 minsShort Break
15 minsInstructor Reviews

He was indeed very skilled, knowledgeable and passionate in the data science realm. I was impressed with his business know-how (how the world economy works and how all things can be explain with data, with/without bias) and technical skills in converting data into insights. I will not hesitate to recommend Tarun for any data science related training as I would like to attend more classes myself to learn from the best of the best.

I attended one of Tarun's Data Science course in Jakarta (CDSS). He was a professional trainer & very knowledgeable in Data Science. In his course, Tarun gave many practical examples & valuable information regarding how to conduct Data Science & it's related components (e.g. Software & Deployment Architecture). In addition to those lessons, he also gave very useful insights on building a career as a Data Scientist.

Attended "Blockchain Training: An Overview for Business Professionals" conducted by Dr. Tarun. The reference materials are very comprehensive and an excellent means of conveying information. I was very impressed with how this technology works and adapted into business

He shared his professional insights on data science with a sense of humor that cleared up so many of my questions about the content and real-world applications. Information, tools, and resources given are very useful

His knowledge of multiple subjects exceeds far greater than that of any IT or non-IT person I have met or interacted with in a long time. The breadth and depth of the subject matter he has acquired is exemplary.

Training with Tarun has been awesome. He’s super knowledgable, funny, empathetic and a great educator in general. As someone who didn’t come from a computer science background, his teachings didn’t make me feel stupid or impossible to eventually arrive at being a competent developer. I could understand him as he communicates well & has helped me see the big picture of the computer science field beyond the scope of syntaxes. If you similarly did not come from a CS background and hope to transition into the world of programming but struggle to learn on your own, understand all the foreign & abstract concepts and connect the dots, I think the right person to guide you on your journey would make a big difference. Having someone who’s deep in the field with many years of experience narrow and communicate the relevant areas to focus would also close a big gap from having to struggle and figure out a lot of things on your own. Being able to maintain your interest during your learning journey is important too, thus finding that someone is important. All in all, I would wholeheartedly recommend Tarun and the backend course I took.

Tarun is a results-driven & inspirational technology leader with a clear vision, direction, and broad-based technology expertise. He is passionate, intuitive, engaged, pragmatic, systematic, agile. His experiences span from small start-ups to complex, global companies, from being technical lead to technical strategist to being the leader of larger group of architecture and engineering teams. Much of his experiences are in the area of Java, Scala, Machine Learning, Neural Networks, Cloud Computing, Data Science and what not. I am truly amazed to experience his breadth & depth of technological expertise and pleasure to be part of his team.

Tarun is very passionate on the domains and gave numerous insights to support critical business decisions and develop data products to transform daily encounters and processes. He was a professional trainer & very knowledgeable in Data Science. His material is presented through a sequence of brief lectures, interactive demonstrations, great hands-on exercises, and discussions.
We’ve been collaborated many times in doing courses for the accountants. He spoke to quiet number of event in our company with various topic regards to accountants need. The collaboration was very smooth and his session definitely made a huge impact on our success. Mr Tarun is a great Professional!

Mr. Tarun is a driven, hardworking, and knowledgeable entrepreneur in his field." A broad-minded trainer who embraces change and inspires people to do better every day. Mr. Tarun sets a good example by being enthusiastic and dedicated, and he inspires and motivates others. I am delighted to be working for such personnel
Features
Ratings and Reviews
Instructor

Tarun Sukhani is a distinguished professional trainer and consultant with over 25 years of extensive experience in the IT and business sectors, having worked across multiple continents including the US, Europe, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. His expertise spans a wide array of domains such as Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban), enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF and COBIT, IT service management standards including ITIL and ISO27001, as well as cybersecurity certifications like CISO and CISSP. Tarun's proficiency extends to project management frameworks such as PRINCE2 and PMP, along with cutting-edge technologies in Big Data analytics using Hadoop and Spark, data science with Python or R, and data visualization tools like Tableau. Tarun has held numerous senior development and executive roles including CIO/CTO positions where he managed large-scale IT operations for multinational corporations such as Dell, AMD, and Experian. His leadership skills have been instrumental in enhancing business operations across various functions including HR, Finance, Operations, Sales, Risk Management, Engineering/Manufacturing, and Accounting. He has also contributed significantly to regional conglomerates like Indra in the Asia Pacific region. A passionate educator at heart, Tarun has facilitated training workshops throughout Asia Pacific countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Singapore. His training sessions cover a broad spectrum of topics from project management to strategic leadership and soft skills development. Additionally, he specializes in advanced technical subjects like software architecture design patterns for reactive microservices architectures on cloud platforms. Tarun's academic credentials are equally impressive; he graduated summa cum laude with an MSc in Information Systems and an MBA in Finance and Operations Management from Loyola University Chicago. He holds multiple Bachelor's degrees in Biology, Math & Computer Science alongside Business Administration. Further enriching his knowledge base are certifications as an Agile/Scrum trainer; Java/.NET programmer; Machine Learning specialist; InfoSec expert; Business Intelligence professional; complemented by advanced studies in AI & Blockchain from prestigious institutions like MIT & Stanford. His client portfolio includes renowned organizations such as Western Digital/Sandisk for machine learning product management projects; Singtel & CIMB for agile product development initiatives; Tenaga Nasional & JPJ for agile project management engagements among others. Tarun's dynamic approach combined with his deep-rooted passion for developing people makes him a sought-after speaker at international conferences where he shares insights on digital transformation strategies.
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