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The real cost of buy now, pay later

Saturday, 16 November 2024

THE rapid rise of digital payment methods, especially in developing countries, is reshaping how people conduct transactions and manage their finances. Among these, buy now, pay later (BNPL)…

CTOS Inter-Financial Institutions Badminton Championship 2024 

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) made a remarkable return to the competitive badminton scene by clinching the Premier Cup Challenge Trophy at the CTOS Inter-Financial…

CTOS empowers SMEs with digital tools and strategies

Thursday, 10 October 2024

CTOS empowers over 1,000 SMEs at its 2024 Penang event, showcasing digital strategies and tools for growth. Key insights include e-invoicing, AI, and cybersecurity…

RAM-CTOS BCI: Business sentiment at a two-year high in 3Q 2024

Tuesday, 08 October 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, 8 October 2024 – The 3Q 2024 RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey indicated that businesses remain firmly optimistic…

RAM-CTOS BCI: Sustained business optimism in 2Q 2024

Thursday, 11 July 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 July 2024 – The 2Q 2024 RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey indicated that businesses remain broadly optimistic…

Businesses confidence is up but costs will continue to weigh on profit – survey

Thursday, 11 July 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: The RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey, shows that businesses remain generally optimistic about their business performance…

第二届“CTOS SME Biz Day”圆满落幕,今年出席者突破1500人

Tuesday, 02 July 2024

马来西亚领先信用报告机构CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd,今天隆重举办了旗下第二届的商务交流活动“2024 CTOS SME Biz Day”,出席人数比去年增长了50%…

Positive Q1 business confidence index shows optimism among SMEs

Friday, 28 June 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: In the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, the RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) rose to 53.4 points, continuing its upward trend…

CTOS SME Biz Day 2024 Sees Record Attendance, Introduces Cyber Security Rating Service for SMEs

Thursday, 27 June 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, 27 June 2024 – In a significant milestone for Malaysia’s SME community, CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd hosted the second iteration of its business networking event…

CTOS SME Biz Day 2024 Sambut Lebih 1,500 Hadirin

Thursday, 27 June 2024

26 Jun 2024 –  CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd mengadakan ‘CTOS SME Biz Day 2024’ di Kuala Lumpur dengan kehadiran lebih daripada 1,500 peserta…

CTOS launches cyber security rating service at SME Biz Day 

Wednesday, 26 June 2024

CTOS SME Biz Day 2024 drew over 1,500 attendees, showcasing SMEs’ embrace of digital innovation amid cyber security challenges…

CTOS Hosts Largest SME Networking Event of the Year on 26th June 2024

Wednesday, 12 June 2024

On the 26th of June 2024, CTOS is set to host its highly anticipated annual SME Biz Day, bringing together over 1,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs)…

CTOS Signs MOU With Five Partners to Elevate Financial Literacy. 

Friday, 10 May 2024

CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd, the wholly owned subsidiary of CTOS Digital Berhad, inks mou with prominent fintech platforms namely MoneyX…

CTOS Inks Deal With 5 Fintech Platforms

Thursday, 09 May 2024

CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd, the wholly owned subsidiary of CTOS Digital Berhad, inks mou with prominent fintech platforms namely MoneyX, PAYLATER…

CTOS and airasia academy enter the Verified zone, launch collaboration to empower SMEs through strategic business education

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

CTOS, Malaysia’s leading credit reporting agency, today joined forces with airasia academy, for an exclusive SME networking and edutech session at airasia…

CTOS, airasia academy to empower SMEs 

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: With 1,000 courses on its platform, airasia academy is joining hands with CTOS Digital Bhd to empower small and medium enterprises…

AirAsia Academy, CTOS perkasa PKS dengan kemahiran digital

Tuesday, 16 April 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Academy bekerjasama dengan CTOS Digital Berhad bagi memperkasa rangkaian Perusahaan Kecil dan Sederhana (PKS)…

CTOS, airasia academy collaborate in networking, edutech for SMEs

Tuesday, 16 April 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: CTOS, Malaysia’s leading credit reporting agency, is collaborating with airasia academy for an exclusive SME networking and edutech session…

RAM-CTOS BCI: Improved business sentiments in 1Q 2024 

Tuesday, 9 April 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, 9 April 2024 – The 1Q 2024 RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey revealed that sentiments regarding business prospects have…

RAM-CTOS: Malaysia’s business sentiments turn positive in 1Q24

Tuesday, 9 April 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: The RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI), which examines forward-looking business sentiment in Malaysia, rose to 53.4 in the first quarter of 2024…

Malaysia’s business sentiments improved in 1Q2024, RAM-CTOS’ survey shows

Tuesday, 9 April 2024

KUALA LUMPUR (April 9): Malaysia’s business sentiments on future prospects have improved in the first quarter this year (1Q2024) following two consecutive quarters…

RAM-CTOS BCI: Business sentiments less optimistic heading into 2024 

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, 19 December 2023 – The RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) declined for the second consecutive quarter in 4Q 2023, pulled down by the…

成本高涨冲击商情 末季商家转向悲观

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

大马评级机构(RAM)2023年末季商业信心指数(RAM-CTOS BCI)调查结果出炉,整体指数连续两个季度滑落,并跌破50点。 RAM今日发文告指出,受累于微型与中小型企业(MSME)情绪低迷…

Micro enterprises say access issues deter it from using 2024 Budget automation, training schemes

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

Micro enterprises are not planning to utilise the automation and training schemes announced by the government in 2024 Budget due to the challenges in accessing the support…

Companies show positive sentiment

Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Hextar Technologies Solutions Bhd (HexTech) via its wholly owned financial technology (fintech) unit Hextar Vision Sdn Bhd, has introduced its one-stop fintech mobile super-application…

Hextar ventures into fintech, rolls out mobile super-app MoneyX

Wednesday, 25 October 2023

PETALING JAYA: Hextar Technologies Solutions Bhd is venturing into financial technology (fintech) with the introduction of MoneyX, a one-stop mobile super-app…

Alliance Bank clinches CTOS Badminton Championship 2023

Tuesday, 24 October 2023

The CTOS Inter-Financial Institutions Badminton Championship 2023 brought together Malaysia’s leading financial institutions in a spirited display of sportsmanship, promoting a healthy..

RAM-CTOS: More than 60pct of 165 SMEs polled did not receive gov assistance

Tuesday, 10 October 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 60 per cent of 165 small and medium businesses polled for the RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) said they had not benefited from government assistance.

RAM-CTOS BCI: Broad-based moderation of business sentiment in 3Q 2023

Monday, 09 October 2023

The upcoming Budget 2024 will be especially pertinent to extend assistance and support to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to help them ride…

CTOS Digital units enter into RM4 mil worth of recurrent related party transactions

Friday, 22 September 2023

KUALA LUMPUR : CTOS Digital Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd, CTOS Basis Sdn Bhd and CTOS IDS Sdn Bhd, have entered…

CTOS set to grow regionally with latest acquisitions

Thursday, 07 September 2023

PETALING JAYA: CTOS Digital Bhd’s latest acquisitions is a shot in the arm for the credit reporting company to strengthen its position in the regional alternative credit scoring (ACS) space.

CTOS Digital buys credit scoring firms in Indonesia, Philippines for RM29.4 mil

Sunday, 27 August 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: CTOS Digital Bhd has announced the acquisition of two fast-growing credit scoring companies in the Philippines and Indonesia for…

CTOS records RM21mil in quarterly profit

Friday, 28 Jul 2023

PETALING JAYA: CTOS Digital Bhd expects its subsidiaries and business segments to continue with the growth momentum on the back of the continued recovery of the…

Companies show positive sentiment

Thursday, 06 July 2023

PETALING JAYA: Negative chatter in the economy has not derailed the optimism of Malaysian businesses, according to a report, as firms’ confidence in the outlook increased for…

RAM-CTOS Survey: Businesses Sanguine On Next Three Months’ Outlook

Wednesday, 05 July 2023

The RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) continues to rise, climbing to 54.8 in the second quarter (2Q) 2023 from 51.4 in the previous quarter, indicating…

RAM-CTOS BCI: Sustained optimism in business sentiments

Wednesday, 05 July 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, 5 July 2023 – The RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) continues to rise, climbing to 54.8 in 2Q 2023 from 51.4 in the previous quarter. This indicates businesses…

CTOS SME Biz Day 2023 Saw Over 1000 Business Attendance

Thursday, 20 April 2023

CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s leading credit reporting agency, held its biggest networking event, which saw over 1000 businesses attending the ‘SME Biz Day 2023’ at the…

SME Biz Day beri manfaat kepada 1,000 syarikat

Thursday, 20 April 2023

PETALING JAYA – Lebih 1,000 syarikat perniagaan menghadiri SME Biz Day 2023, satu program rangkaian terbesar yang telah dianjurkan oleh CTOS Data Systems Sdn. Bhd. baru-baru ini.

RAM-CTOS BCI: Nascent uptick in business sentiments in 1Q 2023

Wednesday, 05 April 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, 5 April 2023 – Business sentiments for 1Q 2023 improved as challenges faced by firms eased slightly. The overall RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) for 1Q 2023…

1.8 billion scam calls in the last 5 years – Be extra vigilant of scammers!

Friday, 10 February 2023

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has reminded Malaysians to be extra vigilant of scammers looking for their next prey during the festive season…

CTOS 4Q earnings rise

Wednesday, 1 February 2023

PETALING JAYA: CTOS Digital Bhd expects its subsidiaries and business segments to resume their growth momentum in 2023, on the back of the continued recovery…

CTOS and Nikkei sign MOU to develop news monitoring features

Tuesday, 10 January 2023

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 10): Credit reporting agency CTOS Digital Bhd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with business media group Nikkei Inc to promote the…

RAM-CTOS BCI: Business sentiments weaken further in 4Q 2022

Wednesday, 14 December 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, 14 December 2022 – Business sentiments for 4Q 2022 turned bearish amid continued challenges that are crimping firms’ sales and profitability…

Business Sentiment Turned Bearish In Q4 As Sales Slowdown: RAM-CTOS BCI

Wednesday, 14 December 2022

In the recently released RAM -CTOS Business Confidence Index, business sentiments for 4Q 2022 turned bearish amid continued challenges that are said to be…

CTOS Bringing Cheers to the Orang Asli

Tuesday, 13 December 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: Approximately 100 Orang Asli families received a food allowance totaling RM30,000 from CTOS Digital Berhad, as part of its corporate social responsibilities endeavors…

CTOS, iBilik.com in MoU to enhance property rental market

Wednesday, 09 November 2022

PETALING JAYA: CTOS Digital Bhd wholly owned subsidiary CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd recently signed a MoU with iBilik.com, an online accommodation…

CTOS, GUNNING FOR GROWTH BOTH ORGANICALLY AND INORGANICALLY

Tuesday, 25 October 2022

CTOS Digital Berhad had one of the best debuts on Bursa Malaysia in 2021. It has since been on an acquisition drive including a controversial majority stake in RAM….

CTOS Digital launches online vehicle check platform

Thursday, 13 October 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: CTOS Digital Bhd’s subsidiary CTOS IDS Sdn Bhd, has launched a new service in collaboration with Otofacts that enables consumers to run background checks on used vehicles that are being considered for purchase.

RAM-CTOS BCI: Business optimism moderates in 3Q 2022

Wednesday, 28 September 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, 28 September 2022: Rising cost pressures that have stayed elevated in the last few months are weighing on the optimism of businesses…

CTOS, PropertyGuru to progress innovation in proptech space

Monday, 29 August 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: CTOS Digital Bhd wholly owned subsidiary CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a PropertyGuru Group…

CTOS Digital’s major subsidiary gets another five-year tax exemption

Thursday, 28 July 2022

KUALA LUMPUR (July 28): CTOS Digital Bhd’s major subsidiary has obtained a five-year extension of tax exemption, effective from Nov 9, 2021 until Nov 8, 2026.

CTOS lancar program rujukan pacu celik kewangan

Friday, 01 July 2022

PETALING JAYA: CTOS Data Systems Sdn. Bhd., anak syarikat milik penuh CTOS Digital Berhad, melancarkan program rujukan semakan kediri Laporan…

RAM-CTOS商情次季扩张至65 80% 企业: 成本高涨压抑复苏

Thursday, 30 June 2022

国内经商情绪转佳,大马评估机构-CTOS商情指数(RAM-CTOS BCI)第二季持续扩张至65,稳守50点门槛预示展望乐观,尽管如此,超过80%的受访企业表明,节节上涨的成本压力恐限制企业复苏。

RAM-CTOS: Business sentiment positive in 2Q22, but concerns over rising cost

Wednesday, 29 June 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: Businesses are firmly optimistic about their three-month outlook, according to RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey for the second quarter (Q2) 2022.

Businesses optimistic on three-month outlook, RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index survey show

Wednesday, 29 June 2022

Businesses are firmly optimistic about their three-month outlook, with some concerns over rising cost pressure, according to RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI)…

RAM-CTOS BCI firmly positive in 2Q 2022

Wednesday, 29 June 2022

The 2Q 2022 RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey, conducted from 9-27 May 2022, showed businesses are firmly optimistic about their three-month outlook…

Malaysian businesses optimistic on three-month outlook but worry rising costs could cap recovery

Wednesday, 29 June 2022

Businesses are firmly optimistic about their outlook in the next three months, according to the 2Q 2022 RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (RAM-CTOS BCI) survey…

RAM’S BUSINESS CONFIDENCE SURVEY FINDINGS

Friday, 08 April 2022

With international borders now open and the path to endemicity in progress, the state of business confidence is in focus. Woon Khai Jhek, Co-head…

Digital banks key to CTOS Digital’s future revenue

Wednesday, 21 March 2022

Compared to larger companies, SMEs often face many difficulties with regards to acquiring funding and assistance. Eric Hamburger, our Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer at…

Exclusive Interview with SAMENTA and Business Media International: Empowering SMEs to Succeed

Thursday, 10 March 2022

CTOS Digital Bhd’s future revenue upside could come from the five digital banks if they decide to use its comprehensive data solutions…

CTOS obtains shareholders approval to acquire 49% stake in JurisTech

Monday, 21 February 2022

CTOS Digital Bhd has received its shareholders’ approval for the proposed acquisition of a 49% stake in Juris Technologies Sdn Bhd (JurisTech)…

CTOS Digital Q3 Profits Increases By 48%

Friday, 15 October 2021

CTOS Digital Berhad net profit increases 48.1% to RM46.6 million in the nine months ended September 2021 compared to RM31.4 million in the corresponding period a year ago, the growth…

CTOS Digital set to maintain market dominance

Thursday, 07 Oct 2021

KUALA LUMPUR: Credit Suisse expects CTOS Digital Bhd (CTOS) to maintain its market dominance as it has an extensive database that is difficult to replicate, strong brand and loyal…

myTukar announces integration of CTOS

Monday, 16 August 2021

MyTukar Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s digital used car platform, announced the integration of CTOS’s application and decisioning solution into its digital platform…

MyTukar, CTOS collaborate for loan approvals efficiency

Thursday, 12 August 2021

MYTUKAR Sdn Bhd announced the integration of CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd’s CTOS Application and Decisioning solution into myTukar’s digital platform for increased efficiency in customers’ loan approvals…

Senheng joins CTOS Cares CSR Campaign to increase national financial health awareness

Wednesday, 11 August 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, 5/8/ 2021 – Senheng Electric (KL) Sdn Bhd, one of the largest consumer electronics retail chain stores in Malaysia partners with CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s leading..

myTukar Announces Integration of CTOS Digital Solution for Increased Efficiency in Credit Decisioning

Wednesday, 11 August 2021

Kuala Lumpur, 11 August 2021 – myTukar Sdn. Bhd. (the Company), Malaysia’s fastest-growing digital used car platform today announced the …

CTOS On myTukar To Increase Efficiency In Loan Approval

Wednesday, 11 August 2021

myTukar Sdn Bhd, a digital used car platform has integrated the CTOS Application and Decisioning Solution (CAD) into it’s digital platform for increased efficiency in customers’ loan approvals…

MYTUKAR UMUM INTEGRASI CTOS APPLICATION AND DECISIONING, TINGKAT KECEKAPAN DALAM KEPUTUSAN KREDIT

Wednesday, 11 August 2021

myTukar selaku platform perniagaan kereta terpakai paling pantas berkembang di Malaysia hari ini mengumumkan penyatuan CTOS Application and Decisioning Solution (CAD) bagi meningkatkan kecekapan…

Senheng, CTOS jalin kerjasama tingkat kesedaran kesihatan kewangan

Thursday, 05 August 2021

PETALING JAYA: Senheng Electric (KL) Sdn. Bhd., menjalin kerjasama dengan CTOS Data Systems Sdn. Bhd. (CTOS) untuk meningkatkan kesedaran…

CTOS tawar semakan laporan kredit percuma beserta CCRIS

Friday, 23 July 2021

KUALA LUMPUR: CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd kini menawarkan laporan MyCTOS dengan rekod Sistem Maklumat Rujukan Kredit Pusat (CCRIS) secara percuma kepada rakyat Malaysia yang …

Tawaran laporan kredit CTOS percuma

Wednesday, 07 July 2021

PETALING JAYA: Agensi pelapor kredit, CTOS Data Systems Sdn. Bhd. mengumumkan tawaran laporan MyCTOS percuma dengan Sistem Maklumat Rujukan Kredit Pusat (CCRIS) bagi pengguna selaras dengan

CTOS Digital IPO of up to 1.10bil shares, retail price RM1.10 each

Wednesday, 30 June 2021

KUALA LUMPUR: CTOS Digital Bhd, which is seeking a listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia, is offering up to 1.10 billion shares — involving…

CTOS Digital IPO to raise RM1.2b, including RM990m for existing shareholders

Wednesday, 30 June 2021

KUALA LUMPUR (June 30): CTOS Digital Bhd (formerly known as CTOS Holdings Sdn Bhd) is raising RM1.2 billion from its Main Market listing exercise at the offer price of RM1.10 per share…

Malaysia’s CTOS Digital Bhd announces $290 million IPO launch

Wednesday, 30 June 2021

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysian credit reporting firm CTOS Digital Bhd on Wednesday announced plans to launch its 1.2 billion ringgit ($289 million) initial public offering (IPO), the country’s biggest listing for the year so far.

CTOS grabs investors’ IPO fixation

Saturday, 08 May 2021

HE upcoming listing of CTOS Digital Bhd could not have come at a better time. Although initially planned for a listing of only 25% of the company’s equity…

Credit scoring takes centre stage

Saturday, 08 May 2021

THE upcoming listing of CTOS Digital Bhd has put the spotlight on credit reporting, a technology-driven multi-billion industry that holds vast potential in the Asean region.

CTOS’ IPO piques institutional interest

Saturday, 08 May 2021

THE upcoming initial public offering (IPO) of credit information company CTOS Digital Sdn Bhd (formerly known as CTOS Holdings Sdn Bhd) has caught the interest of number…

CTOS provides tenant screening for landlords, property agents

Tuesday, 09 Feb 2021

Credit reporting agency CTOS Digital Sdn Bhd is expanding its services by providing its tenant screening solution for landlords and property agents.

CTOS becomes 1st (CRA) to take its eKYC to an online subscription platform

Wednesday, 06 Jan 2021

Malaysia’s largest credit reporting agency, CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd, lifted new grounds with its market leading CTOS eKYC solution to be utilised for a new subscription sale in the online retail business.

Wanted: More cash in hand

Saturday, 02 Jan 2021

AS we embrace 2021, many people are hoping for a miracle that will put an end to the Covid-19 pandemic as soon as possible. They also want more cash in their pockets and prefer initiatives that give them just that this year.

Consumers looking for cash on hand rather than non-monetary incentives in 2021 — CTOS survey

Wednesday, 23 Dec 2020

A recent survey by leading credit reporting agency CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd has unveiled that Malaysians favour initiatives that would put more cash in their pockets in the coming year.

CTOS Makes Foray Into Thailand With Latest Acquisition

Thursday, 29 Oct 2020

CTOS Digital, the holding company of Malaysia’s leading credit reporting agency, CTOS Data Systems, recently announced the acquisition of a 20% stake in Business Online Public Company Limited (BOL) …

CTOS Fraud Bureau Yields Promising Results

Tuesday, 18 Aug 2020

CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s largest credit reporting agency, in partnership with GBG, the global technology specialist in fraud and compliance management, identity verification and …

The importance of e-KYC

Tuesday, 27 Jun 2020

One crucial component of the financial data space is the ability of players to onboard their customers through digital means, quickly, efficiently and safely.

CTOS buys Philippines’ agency, its first regional investment 

Wednesday, 24 Jun 2020

CTOS, Malaysia’s leading credit reporting agency, has today announced its acquisition of CIBI Information Inc (CIBI), the Philippines’ first and most established credit reporting agency.

What goes into your credit score calculation?

Tuesday, 26 May 2020

FOR most of us in the formal economy, a credit score is an “adult report card” that is tagged on us by some of the key institutions or companies that require a form of background check before they enter into deals or contracts with us.

(From left) Amirudin, Martin and Hisyam launching CTOS SecureID.

Fraud protection and credit monitoring service unveiled

Tuesday, 03 Mar 2020

COMBAT the growing problem of identity theft, fraud and scams, CTOS launched its SecureID, a fraud protection and credit monitoring service. This newly included Dark Web monitoring service is the first of its kind to

(From left) Aeon Credit chief marketing officer Shiro Ishida, managing director Yuro Kisaka, group CEO of CTOS Dennis Martin and CEO of CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd Group Eric Chin signed and witnessed the agreement to implement the CTOS eKYC solution.

Aeon Credit to implement CTOS eKYC solutions

Wednesday, 30 Oct 2019

AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd, one of the largest non-bank credit providers, will implement CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd’s digital identity authentication solution or eKYC. Aeon Credit said on Wednesday eKYC enables…

Aeon Credit said the eKYC enables companies to analyse, verify and authenticate individuals’ identity in real time.

Aeon Credit to start CTOS solution         

Thursday, 31 Oct 2019

KUALA LUMPUR: AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd, one of the largest non-bank credit providers, will implement CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd’s digital identity authentication solution or eKYC

Clearing misconceptions about credit reporting agencies  

Tuesday, 05 Sep 2017

THE country’s largest private credit reporting agency, CTOS, has been in operation for over 26 years, but several misconceptions still remain about its role.

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The real cost of buy now, pay later

Saturday, 16 November 2024

THE rapid rise of digital payment methods, especially in developing countries, is reshaping how people conduct transactions and manage their finances. Among these, buy now, pay later (BNPL)…

CTOS Inter-Financial Institutions Badminton Championship 2024 

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) made a remarkable return to the competitive badminton scene by clinching the Premier Cup Challenge Trophy at the CTOS Inter-Financial…

CTOS empowers SMEs with digital tools and strategies

Thursday, 10 October 2024

CTOS empowers over 1,000 SMEs at its 2024 Penang event, showcasing digital strategies and tools for growth. Key insights include e-invoicing, AI, and cybersecurity…

RAM-CTOS BCI: Business sentiment at a two-year high in 3Q 2024

Tuesday, 08 October 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, 8 October 2024 – The 3Q 2024 RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey indicated that businesses remain firmly optimistic…

RAM-CTOS BCI: Sustained business optimism in 2Q 2024

Thursday, 11 July 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 July 2024 – The 2Q 2024 RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey indicated that businesses remain broadly optimistic…

Businesses confidence is up but costs will continue to weigh on profit – survey

Thursday, 11 July 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: The RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey, shows that businesses remain generally optimistic about their business performance…

第二届“CTOS SME Biz Day”圆满落幕,今年出席者突破1500人

Tuesday, 02 July 2024

马来西亚领先信用报告机构CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd,今天隆重举办了旗下第二届的商务交流活动“2024 CTOS SME Biz Day”,出席人数比去年增长了50%…

Positive Q1 business confidence index shows optimism among SMEs

Friday, 28 June 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: In the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, the RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) rose to 53.4 points, continuing its upward trend…

CTOS SME Biz Day 2024 Sees Record Attendance, Introduces Cyber Security Rating Service for SMEs

Thursday, 27 June 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, 27 June 2024 – In a significant milestone for Malaysia’s SME community, CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd hosted the second iteration of its business networking event…

CTOS SME Biz Day 2024 Sambut Lebih 1,500 Hadirin

Thursday, 27 June 2024

26 Jun 2024 –  CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd mengadakan ‘CTOS SME Biz Day 2024’ di Kuala Lumpur dengan kehadiran lebih daripada 1,500 peserta…

CTOS launches cyber security rating service at SME Biz Day 

Wednesday, 26 June 2024

CTOS SME Biz Day 2024 drew over 1,500 attendees, showcasing SMEs’ embrace of digital innovation amid cyber security challenges…

CTOS Hosts Largest SME Networking Event of the Year on 26th June 2024

Wednesday, 12 June 2024

On the 26th of June 2024, CTOS is set to host its highly anticipated annual SME Biz Day, bringing together over 1,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs)…

CTOS Signs MOU With Five Partners to Elevate Financial Literacy. 

Friday, 10 May 2024

CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd, the wholly owned subsidiary of CTOS Digital Berhad, inks mou with prominent fintech platforms namely MoneyX…

CTOS Inks Deal With 5 Fintech Platforms

Thursday, 09 May 2024

CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd, the wholly owned subsidiary of CTOS Digital Berhad, inks mou with prominent fintech platforms namely MoneyX, PAYLATER…

CTOS and airasia academy enter the Verified zone, launch collaboration to empower SMEs through strategic business education

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

CTOS, Malaysia’s leading credit reporting agency, today joined forces with airasia academy, for an exclusive SME networking and edutech session at airasia…

CTOS, airasia academy to empower SMEs 

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: With 1,000 courses on its platform, airasia academy is joining hands with CTOS Digital Bhd to empower small and medium enterprises…

AirAsia Academy, CTOS perkasa PKS dengan kemahiran digital

Tuesday, 16 April 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Academy bekerjasama dengan CTOS Digital Berhad bagi memperkasa rangkaian Perusahaan Kecil dan Sederhana (PKS)…

CTOS, airasia academy collaborate in networking, edutech for SMEs

Tuesday, 16 April 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: CTOS, Malaysia’s leading credit reporting agency, is collaborating with airasia academy for an exclusive SME networking and edutech session…

RAM-CTOS BCI: Improved business sentiments in 1Q 2024 

Tuesday, 9 April 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, 9 April 2024 – The 1Q 2024 RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey revealed that sentiments regarding business prospects have…

RAM-CTOS: Malaysia’s business sentiments turn positive in 1Q24

Tuesday, 9 April 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: The RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI), which examines forward-looking business sentiment in Malaysia, rose to 53.4 in the first quarter of 2024…

Malaysia’s business sentiments improved in 1Q2024, RAM-CTOS’ survey shows

Tuesday, 9 April 2024

KUALA LUMPUR (April 9): Malaysia’s business sentiments on future prospects have improved in the first quarter this year (1Q2024) following two consecutive quarters…

RAM-CTOS BCI: Business sentiments less optimistic heading into 2024 

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, 19 December 2023 – The RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) declined for the second consecutive quarter in 4Q 2023, pulled down by the…

成本高涨冲击商情 末季商家转向悲观

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

大马评级机构(RAM)2023年末季商业信心指数(RAM-CTOS BCI)调查结果出炉,整体指数连续两个季度滑落,并跌破50点。 RAM今日发文告指出,受累于微型与中小型企业(MSME)情绪低迷…

Micro enterprises say access issues deter it from using 2024 Budget automation, training schemes

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

Micro enterprises are not planning to utilise the automation and training schemes announced by the government in 2024 Budget due to the challenges in accessing the support…

Companies show positive sentiment

Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Hextar Technologies Solutions Bhd (HexTech) via its wholly owned financial technology (fintech) unit Hextar Vision Sdn Bhd, has introduced its one-stop fintech mobile super-application…

Hextar ventures into fintech, rolls out mobile super-app MoneyX

Wednesday, 25 October 2023

PETALING JAYA: Hextar Technologies Solutions Bhd is venturing into financial technology (fintech) with the introduction of MoneyX, a one-stop mobile super-app…

Alliance Bank clinches CTOS Badminton Championship 2023

Tuesday, 24 October 2023

The CTOS Inter-Financial Institutions Badminton Championship 2023 brought together Malaysia’s leading financial institutions in a spirited display of sportsmanship, promoting a healthy..

RAM-CTOS: More than 60pct of 165 SMEs polled did not receive gov assistance

Tuesday, 10 October 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 60 per cent of 165 small and medium businesses polled for the RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) said they had not benefited from government assistance.

RAM-CTOS BCI: Broad-based moderation of business sentiment in 3Q 2023

Monday, 09 October 2023

The upcoming Budget 2024 will be especially pertinent to extend assistance and support to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to help them ride…

CTOS Digital units enter into RM4 mil worth of recurrent related party transactions

Friday, 22 September 2023

KUALA LUMPUR : CTOS Digital Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd, CTOS Basis Sdn Bhd and CTOS IDS Sdn Bhd, have entered…

CTOS set to grow regionally with latest acquisitions

Thursday, 07 September 2023

PETALING JAYA: CTOS Digital Bhd’s latest acquisitions is a shot in the arm for the credit reporting company to strengthen its position in the regional alternative credit scoring (ACS) space.

CTOS Digital buys credit scoring firms in Indonesia, Philippines for RM29.4 mil

Sunday, 27 August 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: CTOS Digital Bhd has announced the acquisition of two fast-growing credit scoring companies in the Philippines and Indonesia for…

CTOS records RM21mil in quarterly profit

Friday, 28 Jul 2023

PETALING JAYA: CTOS Digital Bhd expects its subsidiaries and business segments to continue with the growth momentum on the back of the continued recovery of the…

Companies show positive sentiment

Thursday, 06 July 2023

PETALING JAYA: Negative chatter in the economy has not derailed the optimism of Malaysian businesses, according to a report, as firms’ confidence in the outlook increased for…

RAM-CTOS Survey: Businesses Sanguine On Next Three Months’ Outlook

Wednesday, 05 July 2023

The RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) continues to rise, climbing to 54.8 in the second quarter (2Q) 2023 from 51.4 in the previous quarter, indicating…

RAM-CTOS BCI: Sustained optimism in business sentiments

Wednesday, 05 July 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, 5 July 2023 – The RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) continues to rise, climbing to 54.8 in 2Q 2023 from 51.4 in the previous quarter. This indicates businesses…

CTOS SME Biz Day 2023 Saw Over 1000 Business Attendance

Thursday, 20 April 2023

CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s leading credit reporting agency, held its biggest networking event, which saw over 1000 businesses attending the ‘SME Biz Day 2023’ at the…

SME Biz Day beri manfaat kepada 1,000 syarikat

Thursday, 20 April 2023

PETALING JAYA – Lebih 1,000 syarikat perniagaan menghadiri SME Biz Day 2023, satu program rangkaian terbesar yang telah dianjurkan oleh CTOS Data Systems Sdn. Bhd. baru-baru ini.

RAM-CTOS BCI: Nascent uptick in business sentiments in 1Q 2023

Wednesday, 05 April 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, 5 April 2023 – Business sentiments for 1Q 2023 improved as challenges faced by firms eased slightly. The overall RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) for 1Q 2023…

1.8 billion scam calls in the last 5 years – Be extra vigilant of scammers!

Friday, 10 February 2023

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has reminded Malaysians to be extra vigilant of scammers looking for their next prey during the festive season…

CTOS 4Q earnings rise

Wednesday, 1 February 2023

PETALING JAYA: CTOS Digital Bhd expects its subsidiaries and business segments to resume their growth momentum in 2023, on the back of the continued recovery…

CTOS and Nikkei sign MOU to develop news monitoring features

Tuesday, 10 January 2023

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 10): Credit reporting agency CTOS Digital Bhd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with business media group Nikkei Inc to promote the…

RAM-CTOS BCI: Business sentiments weaken further in 4Q 2022

Wednesday, 14 December 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, 14 December 2022 – Business sentiments for 4Q 2022 turned bearish amid continued challenges that are crimping firms’ sales and profitability…

Business Sentiment Turned Bearish In Q4 As Sales Slowdown: RAM-CTOS BCI

Wednesday, 14 December 2022

In the recently released RAM -CTOS Business Confidence Index, business sentiments for 4Q 2022 turned bearish amid continued challenges that are said to be…

CTOS Bringing Cheers to the Orang Asli

Tuesday, 13 December 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: Approximately 100 Orang Asli families received a food allowance totaling RM30,000 from CTOS Digital Berhad, as part of its corporate social responsibilities endeavors…

CTOS, iBilik.com in MoU to enhance property rental market

Wednesday, 09 November 2022

PETALING JAYA: CTOS Digital Bhd wholly owned subsidiary CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd recently signed a MoU with iBilik.com, an online accommodation…

CTOS, GUNNING FOR GROWTH BOTH ORGANICALLY AND INORGANICALLY

Tuesday, 25 October 2022

CTOS Digital Berhad had one of the best debuts on Bursa Malaysia in 2021. It has since been on an acquisition drive including a controversial majority stake in RAM….

CTOS Digital launches online vehicle check platform

Thursday, 13 October 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: CTOS Digital Bhd’s subsidiary CTOS IDS Sdn Bhd, has launched a new service in collaboration with Otofacts that enables consumers to run background checks on used vehicles that are being considered for purchase.

RAM-CTOS BCI: Business optimism moderates in 3Q 2022

Wednesday, 28 September 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, 28 September 2022: Rising cost pressures that have stayed elevated in the last few months are weighing on the optimism of businesses…

CTOS, PropertyGuru to progress innovation in proptech space

Monday, 29 August 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: CTOS Digital Bhd wholly owned subsidiary CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a PropertyGuru Group…

CTOS Digital’s major subsidiary gets another five-year tax exemption

Thursday, 28 July 2022

KUALA LUMPUR (July 28): CTOS Digital Bhd’s major subsidiary has obtained a five-year extension of tax exemption, effective from Nov 9, 2021 until Nov 8, 2026.

CTOS lancar program rujukan pacu celik kewangan

Friday, 01 July 2022

PETALING JAYA: CTOS Data Systems Sdn. Bhd., anak syarikat milik penuh CTOS Digital Berhad, melancarkan program rujukan semakan kediri Laporan…

RAM-CTOS商情次季扩张至65 80% 企业: 成本高涨压抑复苏

Thursday, 30 June 2022

国内经商情绪转佳,大马评估机构-CTOS商情指数(RAM-CTOS BCI)第二季持续扩张至65,稳守50点门槛预示展望乐观,尽管如此,超过80%的受访企业表明,节节上涨的成本压力恐限制企业复苏。

RAM-CTOS: Business sentiment positive in 2Q22, but concerns over rising cost

Wednesday, 29 June 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: Businesses are firmly optimistic about their three-month outlook, according to RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey for the second quarter (Q2) 2022.

Businesses optimistic on three-month outlook, RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index survey show

Wednesday, 29 June 2022

Businesses are firmly optimistic about their three-month outlook, with some concerns over rising cost pressure, according to RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI)…

RAM-CTOS BCI firmly positive in 2Q 2022

Wednesday, 29 June 2022

The 2Q 2022 RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey, conducted from 9-27 May 2022, showed businesses are firmly optimistic about their three-month outlook…

Malaysian businesses optimistic on three-month outlook but worry rising costs could cap recovery

Wednesday, 29 June 2022

Businesses are firmly optimistic about their outlook in the next three months, according to the 2Q 2022 RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (RAM-CTOS BCI) survey…

RAM’S BUSINESS CONFIDENCE SURVEY FINDINGS

Friday, 08 April 2022

With international borders now open and the path to endemicity in progress, the state of business confidence is in focus. Woon Khai Jhek, Co-head…

Digital banks key to CTOS Digital’s future revenue

Wednesday, 21 March 2022

Compared to larger companies, SMEs often face many difficulties with regards to acquiring funding and assistance. Eric Hamburger, our Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer at…

Exclusive Interview with SAMENTA and Business Media International: Empowering SMEs to Succeed

Thursday, 10 March 2022

CTOS Digital Bhd’s future revenue upside could come from the five digital banks if they decide to use its comprehensive data solutions…

CTOS obtains shareholders approval to acquire 49% stake in JurisTech

Monday, 21 February 2022

CTOS Digital Bhd has received its shareholders’ approval for the proposed acquisition of a 49% stake in Juris Technologies Sdn Bhd (JurisTech)…

CTOS Digital Q3 Profits Increases By 48%

Friday, 15 October 2021

CTOS Digital Berhad net profit increases 48.1% to RM46.6 million in the nine months ended September 2021 compared to RM31.4 million in the corresponding period a year ago, the growth…

CTOS Digital set to maintain market dominance

Thursday, 07 Oct 2021

KUALA LUMPUR: Credit Suisse expects CTOS Digital Bhd (CTOS) to maintain its market dominance as it has an extensive database that is difficult to replicate, strong brand and loyal…

myTukar announces integration of CTOS

Monday, 16 August 2021

MyTukar Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s digital used car platform, announced the integration of CTOS’s application and decisioning solution into its digital platform…

MyTukar, CTOS collaborate for loan approvals efficiency

Thursday, 12 August 2021

MYTUKAR Sdn Bhd announced the integration of CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd’s CTOS Application and Decisioning solution into myTukar’s digital platform for increased efficiency in customers’ loan approvals…

Senheng joins CTOS Cares CSR Campaign to increase national financial health awareness

Wednesday, 11 August 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, 5/8/ 2021 – Senheng Electric (KL) Sdn Bhd, one of the largest consumer electronics retail chain stores in Malaysia partners with CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s leading..

myTukar Announces Integration of CTOS Digital Solution for Increased Efficiency in Credit Decisioning

Wednesday, 11 August 2021

Kuala Lumpur, 11 August 2021 – myTukar Sdn. Bhd. (the Company), Malaysia’s fastest-growing digital used car platform today announced the …

CTOS On myTukar To Increase Efficiency In Loan Approval

Wednesday, 11 August 2021

myTukar Sdn Bhd, a digital used car platform has integrated the CTOS Application and Decisioning Solution (CAD) into it’s digital platform for increased efficiency in customers’ loan approvals…

MYTUKAR UMUM INTEGRASI CTOS APPLICATION AND DECISIONING, TINGKAT KECEKAPAN DALAM KEPUTUSAN KREDIT

Wednesday, 11 August 2021

myTukar selaku platform perniagaan kereta terpakai paling pantas berkembang di Malaysia hari ini mengumumkan penyatuan CTOS Application and Decisioning Solution (CAD) bagi meningkatkan kecekapan…

Senheng, CTOS jalin kerjasama tingkat kesedaran kesihatan kewangan

Thursday, 05 August 2021

PETALING JAYA: Senheng Electric (KL) Sdn. Bhd., menjalin kerjasama dengan CTOS Data Systems Sdn. Bhd. (CTOS) untuk meningkatkan kesedaran…

CTOS tawar semakan laporan kredit percuma beserta CCRIS

Friday, 23 July 2021

KUALA LUMPUR: CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd kini menawarkan laporan MyCTOS dengan rekod Sistem Maklumat Rujukan Kredit Pusat (CCRIS) secara percuma kepada rakyat Malaysia yang …

Tawaran laporan kredit CTOS percuma

Wednesday, 07 July 2021

PETALING JAYA: Agensi pelapor kredit, CTOS Data Systems Sdn. Bhd. mengumumkan tawaran laporan MyCTOS percuma dengan Sistem Maklumat Rujukan Kredit Pusat (CCRIS) bagi pengguna selaras dengan

CTOS Digital IPO of up to 1.10bil shares, retail price RM1.10 each

Wednesday, 30 June 2021

KUALA LUMPUR: CTOS Digital Bhd, which is seeking a listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia, is offering up to 1.10 billion shares — involving…

CTOS Digital IPO to raise RM1.2b, including RM990m for existing shareholders

Wednesday, 30 June 2021

KUALA LUMPUR (June 30): CTOS Digital Bhd (formerly known as CTOS Holdings Sdn Bhd) is raising RM1.2 billion from its Main Market listing exercise at the offer price of RM1.10 per share…

Malaysia’s CTOS Digital Bhd announces $290 million IPO launch

Wednesday, 30 June 2021

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysian credit reporting firm CTOS Digital Bhd on Wednesday announced plans to launch its 1.2 billion ringgit ($289 million) initial public offering (IPO), the country’s biggest listing for the year so far.

CTOS grabs investors’ IPO fixation

Saturday, 08 May 2021

HE upcoming listing of CTOS Digital Bhd could not have come at a better time. Although initially planned for a listing of only 25% of the company’s equity…

Credit scoring takes centre stage

Saturday, 08 May 2021

THE upcoming listing of CTOS Digital Bhd has put the spotlight on credit reporting, a technology-driven multi-billion industry that holds vast potential in the Asean region.

CTOS’ IPO piques institutional interest

Saturday, 08 May 2021

THE upcoming initial public offering (IPO) of credit information company CTOS Digital Sdn Bhd (formerly known as CTOS Holdings Sdn Bhd) has caught the interest of number…

CTOS provides tenant screening for landlords, property agents

Tuesday, 09 Feb 2021

Credit reporting agency CTOS Digital Sdn Bhd is expanding its services by providing its tenant screening solution for landlords and property agents.

CTOS becomes 1st (CRA) to take its eKYC to an online subscription platform

Wednesday, 06 Jan 2021

Malaysia’s largest credit reporting agency, CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd, lifted new grounds with its market leading CTOS eKYC solution to be utilised for a new subscription sale in the online retail business.

Wanted: More cash in hand

Saturday, 02 Jan 2021

AS we embrace 2021, many people are hoping for a miracle that will put an end to the Covid-19 pandemic as soon as possible. They also want more cash in their pockets and prefer initiatives that give them just that this year.

Consumers looking for cash on hand rather than non-monetary incentives in 2021 — CTOS survey

Wednesday, 23 Dec 2020

A recent survey by leading credit reporting agency CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd has unveiled that Malaysians favour initiatives that would put more cash in their pockets in the coming year.

CTOS Makes Foray Into Thailand With Latest Acquisition

Thursday, 29 Oct 2020

CTOS Digital, the holding company of Malaysia’s leading credit reporting agency, CTOS Data Systems, recently announced the acquisition of a 20% stake in Business Online Public Company Limited (BOL) …

CTOS Fraud Bureau Yields Promising Results

Tuesday, 18 Aug 2020

CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s largest credit reporting agency, in partnership with GBG, the global technology specialist in fraud and compliance management, identity verification and …

The importance of e-KYC

Tuesday, 27 Jun 2020

One crucial component of the financial data space is the ability of players to onboard their customers through digital means, quickly, efficiently and safely.

CTOS buys Philippines’ agency, its first regional investment 

Wednesday, 24 Jun 2020

CTOS, Malaysia’s leading credit reporting agency, has today announced its acquisition of CIBI Information Inc (CIBI), the Philippines’ first and most established credit reporting agency.

What goes into your credit score calculation?

Tuesday, 26 May 2020

FOR most of us in the formal economy, a credit score is an “adult report card” that is tagged on us by some of the key institutions or companies that require a form of background check before they enter into deals or contracts with us.

(From left) Amirudin, Martin and Hisyam launching CTOS SecureID.

Fraud protection and credit monitoring service unveiled

Tuesday, 03 Mar 2020

COMBAT the growing problem of identity theft, fraud and scams, CTOS launched its SecureID, a fraud protection and credit monitoring service. This newly included Dark Web monitoring service is the first of its kind to

(From left) Aeon Credit chief marketing officer Shiro Ishida, managing director Yuro Kisaka, group CEO of CTOS Dennis Martin and CEO of CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd Group Eric Chin signed and witnessed the agreement to implement the CTOS eKYC solution.

Aeon Credit to implement CTOS eKYC solutions

Wednesday, 30 Oct 2019

AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd, one of the largest non-bank credit providers, will implement CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd’s digital identity authentication solution or eKYC. Aeon Credit said on Wednesday eKYC enables…

Aeon Credit said the eKYC enables companies to analyse, verify and authenticate individuals’ identity in real time.

Aeon Credit to start CTOS solution         

Thursday, 31 Oct 2019

KUALA LUMPUR: AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd, one of the largest non-bank credit providers, will implement CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd’s digital identity authentication solution or eKYC

Clearing misconceptions about credit reporting agencies  

Tuesday, 05 Sep 2017

THE country’s largest private credit reporting agency, CTOS, has been in operation for over 26 years, but several misconceptions still remain about its role.

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Alliance Bank emerges as winner of CTOS Inter-Financial Institutions Badminton Championship 2023

We successfully concluded the 5th CTOS Inter-Financial Institutions Badminton Championship held from 21 – 22 October 2023 at Arena Sukan Kuala Lumpur. Twenty-seven teams comprising more than 400 employees from leading financial institutions participated in the event – the industry’s largest annual tournament. Alliance Bank emerged as the champion, followed by Bank Simpanan Nasional, Maybank and AEON Credit Service in 2nd to 4th respectively.

Kudos to all the teams from Kementerian Kewangan Malaysia, Bank Negara Malaysia, Bursa Malaysia, Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN), AEON Credit, Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad, Allianz Malaysia, Bangkok Bank, Bank Islam, Bank Kerjasama Rakyat, Bank Muamalat, Agrobank, China Construction Bank, CIMB Bank, Citibank Malaysia, Co-op Bank Pertama, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, KAF Investment Bank, Kuwait Finance House, Maybank, MBSB Bank, OCBC Bank, RHB Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and UOB Bank.

A special thanks to the official equipment partner MAXX Sport and supporting partners, The Malaysian Insurance Institute, B-Physica and Bellolis.

CTOS bags Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards 2023 for eKYC

KUALA LUMPUR : Outstanding companies from various industries were recognised at the Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards 2023 held at Intercontinetal Hotel, Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

The Technology Excellence Awards honoured companies that have remarkably contributed to transforming industries through technology and digital solutions.

CTOS’ eKYC, the revolutionary AI-enhanced Digital ID Verification that helps accelerate business and compliance needs were recognised under the RegTech category.

RegTech (regulatory technology) awards acknowledges both established solution providers and innovative newcomers for providing solutions that successfully improves complex regulatory requirements in the financial services industry.

Thanks to the judges for voting the CTOS’ eKYC solutions that caters seamless customer onboarding experience, a leading technological revolution to boost Malaysia’s fast-growing economy across all industries.

CEO of CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd Eric Chin who received the awards, thanked the organisers for recognising and honouring the eKYC solutions, “CTOS eKYC is something that we conceptualised four years ago together with eight anchor banks and we see tremendous trust as well as adoption of our EKYC solutions now.

“Today, arguably we are the largest eKYC provider among banks, insurance and telco companies as well as the non-bank lenders in the market supporting them throughout the entire process of digital onboarding journey. So this award is a testament to the efforts and the trust that the customers has given us,” he said in his speech.

The Malaysia National Business Awards, International Business Awards, and Technology Excellence Awards are prestigious awards programmes that recognise outstanding businesses and organizations in Malaysia. These awards are given to companies that have demonstrated exceptional achievements in their respective fields as well as their contributions to the country’s economic growth and development.

Among other winners were AKPK, Alliance Bank, Ambank, Kenaga Investment Berhad, Maybank Group, Petronas, TELEKOM Malaysia and others.

CTOS SME Biz Day 2023 attracts 1000 businesses

Some 1000 businesses attended SME Biz Day 2023 organised by CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd. to enrich small-medium enterprises with latest digital solutions, credit risk management and an opportunity to network.

The Nexus Grand Ballroom in Bangsar South saw eight key note speakers from Google, CIMB, MATRADE, SME Corp Malaysia and others sharing their expertise on respective portfolios to fellow SMEs to uplift and enhance their business strategies.

Group CEO Erick Hamburger said urged all SMEs to equip their businesses with the latest digital solutions available in the market for their business growth.

“As the leading credit reporting agency in Malaysia, we have been assisting 20,000 over SMEs for over 30 years through the CTOS Credit Manager solution, which enables businesses to evaluate potential clients, automated monitoring of existing customers, and reinforces timely payment performance.

“Today, our product offering has grown beyond the traditional credit reporting instruments to now include a breadth of digital solutions, all carefully curated to support every stage of the consumer lifecycle,” he said.

During the event, CTOS also presented the CTOS Golden Subscriber Awards to 30 of their top SME subscribers as a token of appreciation for their loyalty over the past three decades.

To learn more about credit health, or how CTOS can help your business, or to sign up for the CTOS self-check service, simply download the CTOS mobile app or go to https://www.ctoscredit.com.my.

1.8 billion scam calls in the last 5 years - Be extra vigilant of scammers!

By CTOS Team

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has reminded Malaysians to be extra vigilant of scammers looking for their next prey during the festive season.

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the MCMC blocked 1.8 billion scam calls from 2017 and 300 million scam messages since 2018.

Fahmi advised victims to call the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) at 997 to make a report should there be a scam incident in order for immediate action to be taken to prevent victims from losing their money.

If the worst should happen, CTOS SecureID will be able to alert consumers of any changes in their credit profile or should any personal information be found or leaked in the dark web.

For example, if there is a new credit application has been registered under your name, SecureID will alert you so you can take the necessary steps to safeguard your finances.

“Scam calls are not just used to gain direct access to consumers’ money, but can also be used to gain important security information from unwitting victims that criminals can exploit weeks, months or even years later to compromise financial accounts. This, more sophisticated type of fraud, can create problems that can affect your finances well into the future,” said CTOS Chief Executive Officer Erick Hamburger.

Find out more about CTOS Secure ID fraud protection and credit monitoring solution at https://ctoscredit.com.my/fraud-protection-credit-monitoring/

CTOS and Nikkei signs MOU to develop news monitoring features

KUALA LUMPUR – CTOS Digital Berhad (CTOS) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nikkei Inc. (Nikkei), one of the world’s largest business media groups, headquartered in Japan to broaden business scope.

The goal of the new collaboration is to promote the effective utilization of corporate data and news, provided by the two parties. Both parties will develop a news monitoring service on CTOS platforms via scoutAsia. CTOS and Nikkei will also explore the opportunity to power Nikkei products & platforms using CTOS’s global business and information.

 

CTOS Digital Berhad Group CEO, Eric Hamburger said the collaboration with Nikkei will allow more comprehensive types of data to be offered to clients and customers across Asia.

“Data and analytics are at the core of everything that we do at CTOS. Being able to expand the types of data that we can offer our clients, while simultaneously increasing the reach of our services across Asia with Nikkei is an important step forward for us in the region.

“In CTOS, we offer a broad suite of innovative digital products and credit risk management solutions and services, being the holding company of ASEAN’s leading credit reporting agencies,” he said at the MoU signing ceremony recently.

Meanwhile, Nikkei Inc. Managing Executive Officer Toshio Machida said the organization has been investing actively in Asia, developing technologies and building partnerships with best-in-class global information providers.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with CTOS to explore new ways of providing customers with business insights,”he said.

Visiting Orang Asli community at Puchong

Puchong : CTOS Digital Berhad brought cheers to some 400 villagers in the Orang Asli community, striving to improve the living standards of the needy and underprivileged.

The corporate social responsibility (CSR) program saw some 100 families receiving basic necessities to achieve its sustainability pillar in giving back to the society.

The one-day program, in conjunction with Human & Nature Development Society (HANDS), also witnessed CTOS Digital Berhad carrying out fun-telematch programs with the Orang Asli toddlers, besides distributing basic and essential necessities.

CEO Erick Hamburger said the company aims to instil deep appreciation on sustaining the community and environment by uplifting the underserved indigenous community.

“Our CSR activities such as donating food supplies serves to enhance the social wellbeing of individuals, families and communities who have limited access to the basic needs and services.

“Corporations should put the needs of communities before profits and this program also gives an opportunity for our employees to serve and engage with the Orang Asli,” he said.

The program also saw the families receiving packed lunch and lunch buffet served besides kids’ goodie bags and basic essentials basket.

Also present HANDS Patron, Yang Mulia Tengku Dato Dr Hishamuddin Zaizi Bin Y.A.M Tengku Bendahara Azman Shah Alhaj

CTOS Digital Berhad bags the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards (ACES) 2022

KUALA LUMPUR : CTOS Digital Berhad, ASEAN’s leading credit reporting agency, won the ACES Awards 2022 under the category of Innovative Tech Companies of the year recently.

The ACES Awards, organised by MORS, showcases Asia’s finest responsible corporate leaders since 2014.

It is also one of the most prestigious accolades that recognises inspiring leaders and sustainability advocates cross-industry and across Asia.

CTOS Digital Berhad’s principal activity includes providing digital end-to-end solutions in the business of credit reporting, digital software and information related services, database management and aims towards enhancing the financial health of consumers.

In the pursuit to make Malaysia a centre of excellence for credit reporting in ASEAN, CTOS’s growth has been premised upon delivering sustainable and value-driven solutions, not only to the customers, but also the communities and environment.

Erick Hamburger, the Group CEO, proudly received the award on stage, being the first winner under the category of tech companies.

“We are very honoured to receive the ACES Awards and thank you for inviting us.

“CTOS recognises that empowering sustainable credit wellbeing in Malaysia requires a resolute commitment to economic efficiency, environmental performance and social responsibility, accompanied by a strong governance structure.

“Since the past recent years, CTOS has focused on embedding sustainability priorities within its strategic initiatives.

“Various initiatives that reflect CTOS’ commitment has been built based on values that promotes sustainability,” he said after receiving the award at JW Mariott Kuala Lumpur.

The ACES Awards bring Asia’s business aspirations and success stories to the world stage through knowledge sharing and recognition.

The recognition also help companies to accelerate their growth of revenue and profits while showcasing the good reputation of the visionary leaders.

The award show saw at least 17 countries participating in the event with more than 450 corporate companies enrolled, out of which 155 were shortlisted.

A total of 93 CEOs bagged the ACES Awards 2022 on that night under 24 different categories.

Half a billion lost to fraud in September 2022

Cybercrime, which includes theft or embezzlement to data hacking and destruction, spiked up 600% during Covid-19 pandemic.

The 5th OFFSITE ANNUAL CYBER SECURITY SUMMIT themed “New Normal calls for New Cyber Defence Strategies” saw CTOS participating in the forum whereby ransomware is the biggest discussed concern today.

CTOS General Manager of Cyber Security & Resilience, Sivanathan Subramaniam said back-up strategy to protect against ransomware attacks needs new way of thinking and deliberation.

“The back-up strategy needs to be aligned with your business, which means it has to be risk-based and with the current typical business expectations you will probably need to recover almost immediately. And with ransomware attack so pervasive the need for robust and reliable recovery strategy is something that businesses can no longer ignore” he said at the forum recently.

It was reported that half a billion ringgit has been lost to fraud in Malaysia just in September alone and 79% of local companies have been hit with ransomware.

It is vital for every industry to embrace new solutions and companies have to adopt good cyber security practices as soon as possible.

The top four cyber incidents in Malaysia (CYBER999) includes fraud, malicious code, intrusion and content related.

CTOS, Malaysia’s leading Credit Reporting Agency, offers CTOS SecureID fraud protection and credit monitoring service for individual.

Click here for more info: https://ctoscredit.com.my/fraud-protection-credit-monitoring/

Contest winner walked away with an iPhone 14 from CTOS

Kuala Lumpur: Micro-entrepreneur, Arfan Nafiz Bin Ismail walked away with an iPhone 14 128GB in conjunction with ‘CTOS iPhone14 Campaign’ today. The 43-year old CTOS Self-Check user from Nilai participated in the campaign that took place between 26 September – 9 October 2022.

“I have been using CTOS services for few years already and the credit report has helped me to monitor and manage my financial and credit health better. Besides improving my CTOS Score to apply for business loan, CTOS self-check helps me to be aware of my outstanding debts,” he said in the prize giving ceremony at the headquarters today.

GM of Marketing, Corporate Comm & Investor Relations, Norine Erica MJ congratulated Arfan and encouraged individuals to do CTOS self-check.
“As the leading credit reporting agency in Malaysia, our mission is to help empower individuals and businesses to get access to credit, enabling them to have better future. Therefore, it is important to do a CTOS self-check to better manage your financial health,” she said.

CTOS received a total of 19,565 entries for the contest, out of which some 7500 were eligible based on their credit score which was above 650.

Also attended GM of Consumer Services, Rodrigo Maroto Merino.

Ministry of Finance: The Integrity & Public Awareness program

Putrajaya : CTOS was invited to take part in a talk to the civil servants in the Ministry of Finance (MOF) today.

The Integrity & Public Awareness program on the implementation of the Credit Reporting Agencies Act 2010 (Act 710) was targetted at civil servants to better manage and improve their financial health.

CTOS team played a role in the talk, along with the Public Services Department (JPA) focusing on financial management and credit scores among civil servants.

Mr. Nor Zahidi Abdul Rahman from the JPA and Mrs.Hazwani Md.Noor from CTOS shared their insights on financial management impacts and how to improve credit scores of civil servants.

Participants who attended today also enjoyed a special benefit of getting their MyCTOS Score report for free.

The collaboration with the ministry’s civil servants today saw participants gaining knowledge on how to manage and improve their finances for a brighter future.

Also attended, MOF Head of Integrity Dato’ Zainul Darus and Assistant Registrar Nurul Majdiah Mohamad Sayuti.