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Banks Seek Action-Oriented AI Agents to Drive Revenue

Source: Fintech News Malaysia AI Source published: 16 Oct 2026 NadiAI generated: 19 Oct 2026
Banks Seek Action-Oriented AI Agents to Drive Revenue
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Bank executives have shifted interest from productivity and cost savings to revenue generation through AI, according to Garry Sien of Ant Digital Technologies. The industry now wants AI agents that can act, not just analytic tools.

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If banks prioritise agents that can act, AI deployments may focus more on front-line revenue tasks than internal efficiency alone.

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  1. Bank interest has moved from staff productivity and cost-cutting to revenue generation in 2026, per Garry Sien of Ant Digital Technologies. [1]
  2. Banks are looking for AI agents that can take action rather than solely providing analytical tools, as reported by Fintech News Malaysia. [1]
  1. Fintech News Malaysia AI: Banks Want More Than AI Tools, They Want Agents That Can Act 16 Oct 2026

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