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In this episode, Danny is joined by Chee Mun Foong, the Chief Product Officer of YTL–Sea Digital Bank. In his role, Chee Mun leads the design and execution of next-generation financial products for Malaysia’s newest digital banking venture.

A seasoned fintech leader, Chee Mun was previously the Co-Founder and CTO of MoneyLion, one of the first neobanks in the U.S., where he helped scale the platform to millions of users through innovative credit, investment, and personal finance tools.

With deep expertise in digital banking, embedded finance, and product-led growth, Chee Mun brings a unique blend of technical vision and business acumen to every transformation challenge.

In this podcast, Chee Mun shares his insights on building a digital bank from scratch. Including what’s been the most energising and challenging part of designing a digital bank from the ground up... Plus:

• Inclusion not as a feature, but as a core design principle
• How to build scalable, modular products that can adapt to rapid changes in regulation, customer needs, and competition - without losing speed
• How to balance sleek digital UX with the robustness and reassurance users expect from a bank
• How to approach designing digital products that resonate with Malaysian users, while also meeting global benchmarks
• How to build and lead product teams that can handle complexity, uncertainty, and a deeply collaborative environment

Guest:
Chee Mun Foong, Chief Product Officer of YTL–Sea Digital Bank

Host & Producer:
Danny Levy, Managing Director, Money20/20 Asia, Founder of the Digital Transformation & Leadership Podcast