KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) — CIMB Group Holdings Berhad (“CIMB” or “the Group”) yesterday unveiled its bold digital-first strategy, aimed at empowering businesses through smarter onboarding, real-time insights, and seamless cross-border capabilities that will enable sole proprietors, SMEs and corporate clients to scale efficiently and connect seamlessly across ASEAN markets. This strategic approach reinforces CIMB’s role as a trusted banking partner and catalyst for both local and international expansion. Aligned with this vision, the Group launched two pioneering business solutions at the CIMB ASEAN SME Economic Forum – CIMB OCTO Biz (“CIMB OCTO Biz” or “the App”) and SME FlexiCash/-i, each designed to accelerate business expansion and drive sustainable growth.
With features tailored to facilitate growth beyond borders, the App enables seamless crossborder payments, efficient management of international transactions and access to treasury, FX and trade solutions, as well as intelligent management tools. Following its launch in Malaysia, CIMB OCTO Biz will be rolled out in Indonesia and Singapore by 1H 2026, followed by Cambodia and other ASEAN markets progressively.