An overview of the different growing fintech sub-sectors in Malaysia, from digital banking to wealthtech and alternative financing platforms
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About Izwan
Izwan Zakaria is a corporate, startup, tech, and venture lawyer at Izwan & Partners.
The essential online agreements every startup must have
A strong legal foundation including Terms, Privacy Policy, and other key documents helps startups stay compliant and build user trust
Fundraising 101: What first time startup founders need to know
A startup lawyer’s guide to your first fundraise, covering legal instruments, key terms, and implications for your startup
Creating an AI playbook that works in Southeast Asia
Why everyone from founders to investors must have a seat at the table when Southeast Asia drafts its AI regulatory playbook
What angel investors should know before using Y Combinator’s SAFE agreement
SAFE agreements streamline startup funding but risk for angels, needing legal expertise to handle complexities
Rewriting copyright law in the age of “Ghiblification”
ChatGPT’s latest feature to generate Ghibli-style anime images has sparked a flood of online memes while also raising questions about copyright law
Securities Commission of Malaysia’s new regulatory sandbox summarised
Malaysia’s new regulatory sandbox will enable more innovative capital market products and services such as tokenised securities
Navigating Malaysia’s regulatory landscape: First quarter 2025 insights for startups
Key regulatory updates impacting Malaysian startups in Q1 2025—essential changes for founders and investors to keep on their radar
Preparing for the unexpected: Succession planning and legal considerations for startup founders
Consult your startup lawyer to ensure succession clauses are properly incorporated and aligned with your startup’s needs
A startup lawyer’s guide to non-standard investment term sheets
While VCs generally adhere to industry norms, we’ve also seen term sheets from investors that may deviate from the standard