{"id":10505,"date":"2026-03-20T05:19:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T05:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paparazzi.com.my\/newthemepaparazzi\/?p=10505"},"modified":"2026-03-27T02:24:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T02:24:11","slug":"dbs-solutions-and-appec-sign-strategic-cooperation-memorandum-to-advance-sme-financing-and-digital-finance-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paparazzi.com.my\/newthemepaparazzi\/2026\/03\/20\/dbs-solutions-and-appec-sign-strategic-cooperation-memorandum-to-advance-sme-financing-and-digital-finance-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"DBS Solutions and APPEC Sign Strategic Cooperation Memorandum to Advance SME Financing and\u00a0 Digital Finance Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Kuala Lumpur, 17 March 2026 <\/strong>\u2013 DBS Solutions (M) Sdn Bhd and Asia Pacific Premium Entrepreneurs Consortium officially signed an Investment and Financing Cooperation Memorandum <\/strong>on 17 March  2026 <\/strong>in Kuala Lumpur, marking a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening financial support and  cross-border opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The event brought together business owners, investors, and members of the media to witness the  signing ceremony and participate in an expert forum discussing emerging opportunities for SMEs in  the digital finance era.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to advancing innovative financing solutions, digital  financial transformation, and sustainable growth opportunities for SMEs between China and  Malaysia<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Strengthening SME Financing Ecosystems <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through this cooperation, DBS Solutions and APPEC aim to connect entrepreneurs with capital,  strategic networks and digital financial solutions that support business expansion and cross-border  investment opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will also highlight the role of financial innovation in enabling SMEs to access  alternative financing models and leverage digital platforms to accelerate growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Expert Forum on the Future of Digital Finance <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the event, an expert forum themed \u201cNew Opportunities for SMEs in the Era of Digital  Finance\u201d<\/strong> featured industry leaders who discussed: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Financial innovation and enterprise growth 
\u2022 Digital transformation for SMEs 
\u2022 Sustainable development in the evolving economic landscape <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The panel included: 
\u2022 David Yeoh<\/strong>, Chief Executive Officer of DBS Solutions 
\u2022 Brenda Lam<\/strong>, Chief Finance Officer of DBS Solutions  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About DBS Solutions (M) Sdn Bhd <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DBS Solutions (M) Sdn Bhd operates SME Funding-i<\/strong>, an Islamic peer-to-peer financing platform  approved as a Recognized Market Operator by the Securities Commission Malaysia. The platform  connects investors with growing Malaysian SMEs while providing innovative financing solutions  designed to support business expansion.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

APPEC – DBS INVITE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Led by a team of seasoned banking professionals and SME financing specialists, the management  team has collectively facilitated over RM9.16 billion in SME loan disbursements <\/strong>across various  financing models, including asset financing, invoice financing, trade facilities, and government backed schemes.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About APPEC <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Asia Pacific Premium Entrepreneurs Consortium (APPEC) is a high-level strategic platform serving  global Chinese entrepreneurs by connecting policy alignment, industrial collaboration, capital  resources, and cultural empowerment. APPEC supports visionary enterprises seeking globalization,  cross-border growth, and long-term value creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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