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KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 22): CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, (KL:CIMB) Malaysia’s second-largest bank by assets, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with PingPong Global Holding Ltd to provide cross-border payment solutions.

The collaboration will integrate CIMB’s banking infrastructure with PingPong’s international network to deliver faster, more secure and cost-efficient services. Malaysia will serve as the launchpad, with phased rollouts planned for Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and Cambodia, CIMB said in a statement.

The partnership makes CIMB the first Asean bank to establish a two-way collaboration with the global payments company.

Lawrence Loh, co-chief executive officer of group commercial and transaction banking at CIMB, highlighted that cross-border transactions are increasingly critical in today’s digital economy, and the partnership with PingPong positions CIMB as the first regional bank to embed global local collect solutions and merchant financing into its ecosystem.

“This will empower enterprises, SMEs to transact globally with greater ease, speed and confidence. Aligned with our Forward30 strategy, these capabilities reinforce our role as a trusted partner in driving regional business growth, trade and commerce,” he added.

Founded in 2015, PingPong is a leading provider of embedded cross-border payment solutions, enabling enterprises and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to open virtual accounts in more than 20 currencies and supporting payouts across 130 countries.

Its multi-currency wallets allow businesses to receive, hold and convert funds securely, as well as make payments to suppliers, employees and partners worldwide.

Through this collaboration, CIMB’s payment infrastructure will leverage PingPong’s platform to receive payments in over 20 local currencies through virtual local accounts, eliminating costly cross-border fees.

Businesses will be able to hold funds in CIMB’s multi-currency accounts, convert currency seamlessly, and make or receive payments to and from buyers, suppliers, employees and partners globally.

The partnership also integrates a CIMB-powered merchant financing solution designed for PingPong’s SMEs and corporate merchant base, offering customised financial support to drive business growth and operational efficiency.

In addition, CIMB will provide white-label SME card solutions for PingPong’s customers, enhancing their payment flexibility and transaction management. PingPong’s merchants will benefit from CIMB’s merchant acquiring services, enabling acceptance of cards and alternative payment methods across Asean.

Shares of CIMB rose eight sen or 1.11% to close at RM7.31 on Monday, valuing the bank at RM78.7 billion.

Source: https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/771125