Public Bank is a multi-award winning commercial bank with extensive local and foreign operations that span throughout Asia. The Bank has a strong presence in both consumer & commercial sector, especially in Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs). With more than 40 years of banking excellence, Public Bank is committed in providing quality services and innovative products that will se...

FINANCING a business involves choosing from a vast array of alternatives. It involves choices of financing through debt or equity; if taking loans, whether it should be secured or unsecured; and also depending on the stage of operations, whether you are at start-up, already launched, profitable, looking for exit/succession funding. ...

The SME Credit Bureau (SMECB) which was initiated by Bank Negara, was set up in 2008 via a strategic alliance between Credit Guarantee Corp Malaysia Bhd (CGC), Dun & Bradstreet Malaysia Sdn Bhd and the Association of Banks in Malaysia. SMI/SME Business Directory speaks to Alex Lim, CEO of the SME Credit Bureau for an insight into how SMECB benefits Malaysian SMEs.
Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have been ear-marked as one of Malaysia’s key drivers for economic growth. These businesses are increasingly expanding beyond local shores. As they expand, these SMEs face a myriad of challenges and one of these challenges is access to financial solutions that meet all their needs. As such, selecting the right bank is vital. Businesses want to build a lo...