he group-wide encouraged to bring their own initiative containers and bags or opt which is part to purchase biodegradable of the Group plastic at RM0.20 each. Sustainability Agenda, aims Phase 2 begins on 1 April to eliminate all single-use 2020 where No Single-Use plastics including plastic Plastic will include other straws, plastic containers tenants within the various and plastic cutleries. AmBank Group buildings Tan Sri Azman Hashim, such as clinics, florists, cafes Chairman of AmBank and others as well as all Group said, “We see this pantries in AmBank Group Tan Sri Azman Hashim, Chairman, AmBank Group (5th from left) and Dato’ initiative as a crucial locations including at the Sulaiman Mohd Tahir, Group Chief Executive Officer, AmBank Group (5th from step as part of the global branches. The effort includes right) with the senior management of AmBank Group at the official launch agenda in addressing a discontinuation of plasticof AmBank Group No Single-Use Plastic Programme which was held at Bangunan AmBank Group recently. this environmental issue based marketing collaterals and bring about positive and merchandise items by climate change not only AmBank Group. from 6 January 2020 to 30 September by our lending practices, but also by To further encourage AmBankers’ 2020. Phase 1 which began on 6 January reducing our own Single-Use Plastic participation, an internal contest called 2020, involves all food and beverages consumption. It’s a small step but the #AmBankSaysNoToSingleUsePlastic outlets at Menara AmBank, Bangunan awareness and support from our staff was held via Instagram in January 2020 AmBank Group and Wisma AmFirst. along with the general patron will help where staff can share how they practice These outlets include cafeterias and us achieve our goal.” #nosingleuseplastic in their daily other food and beverages tenant The Programme runs in two phases routine. outlets. All patrons of these eateries are
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AmBank Introduces Innovative Service on DuitNow Platform to Enable Online Customer On-Boarding for Rakuten Trade mBank has introduced bespoke Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) powered by DuitNow to facilitate Rakuten Trade’s online acquisition and on-boarding of new customers. This initiative showcases cutting edge and innovative services that are made possible by DuitNow, which the banking industry rolled out at the end of 2018. The DuitNow platform is a catalyst and enabler for innovation in e-Payments. This will bring significant enhancements to the existing customer acquisition process for businesses, in particular stock broking, insurance and unit trust managers in the country. “Online customer acquisition and on-boarding have become crucial for seamless customer experience and speed. AmBank Group is proud to be pioneering this innovative, bespoke solution via AmBank APIs powered by DuitNow. We will continue to spearhead
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digitalisation initiatives that help businesses transform and improve,” said Dato’ Sulaiman Mohd Tahir, Group Chief Executive Officer, AmBank Group. Raja Teh Maimunah Raja Abdul Aziz, Managing Director, Wholesale Banking, AmBank Group said the bank is thrilled to partner with Rakuten Trade, the first full-fledged online equity broker in Malaysia. “This collaboration demonstrates our commitment to embracing digital advances in the
banking industry. We will continue to innovate to deliver outstanding customer experience.” Peter Schiesser, Group Chief Executive Officer, Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet), which operates DuitNow, said, “The DuitNow platform is now a catalyst and enabler for innovation in e-Payments, delivering a quantum leap in value proposition and convenience for consumers and businesses.” L-R: Raja Teh Maimunah Raja Abdul Aziz, MD, Wholesale Banking, AmBank Group, Kaoru Arai, MD, Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd, Dato’ Sulaiman Mohd Tahir, Group CEO, AmBank Group and Peter Schiesser, Group CEO, Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) at the partnership launch event.
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AmBank Group launches No Single-Use Plastic Programme
