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AICB Launches FSF Xcel to Drive Digital Skills Transformation in Malaysia’s Financial Sector

(from left to right) Mithila Sathasivam, Director of Membership & Services, Edward Ling, Chief Executive, YBhg. Datuk Dr Yvonne Chia, FCB, Chairperson of the MyMAHIR Future Skills Talent Council, Financial Sector and AICB Council Member, Sharma Lachu, Founder & CEO of Accendo Technologies, and Prof. Dr. Manivanan Saman, CEO, Asian Banking School at the official launch of the FSF Xcel.

KUALA LUMPUR, 15 October 2025 – The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) has launched FSF Xcel, Malaysia’s first industry-wide digital skills assessment platform for the financial sector. The platform benchmarks workforce capabilities, identifies skill gaps, and supports targeted upskilling to strengthen the nation’s financial talent pipeline.

FSF Xcel launched

Developed with Accendo Technologies, FSF Xcel operationalises AICB’s Future Skills Framework (FSF) through structured, data-driven assessments across 159 job roles and 157 critical skills. The initiative aligns with Bank Negara Malaysia’s Financial Sector Blueprint 2022–2026, promoting a digitally fluent, innovation-driven workforce.

AICB Chief Executive Edward Ling described FSF Xcel as “a catalyst for transformation,” enabling institutions to make data-informed talent decisions. The rollout begins in Q4 2025, supported by financial institutions, industry associations, and learning partners, advancing Malaysia’s goal of building a resilient and future-ready financial ecosystem.

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