Al Rajhi Bank Malaysia, Small But Big Ambitions

Arsalaan Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer, Al Rajhi Bank Malaysia

01-Mar-22 08:00

Al Rajhi Bank Malaysia, Small But Big Ambitions

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In a crowded field of 16 Islamic Banks, how does one of the smallest standalone banks make waves? Arsalaan Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer of Al Rajhi Bank Malaysia tell us their strategy for growth via digital banking and are they open to an M&A? Image Credit: Al Rajhi Bank Malaysia

Produced by: Moh Heng Ying

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning

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Categories: business analysis, entrepreneurship, film

Tags: islamic finance, islamic banking, digital banking, mergers and acquisition, al rajhi bank, banking,

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