Industry 4.0 has spurred numerous technology-based innovations that have accelerated the transformation of business models, global market access, governance and regulatory frameworks. In a series of measures aimed to enable innovative application of technology in Malaysia’s financial sector, Bank Negara Malaysia has recently released an Exposure Draft on The Licensing Framework for Digital Banks. The proposed framework seeks innovative business models to serve Malaysia’s underserved and unserved market segments. Traditional, licensed banks (including Islamic banks) and new participants can apply for a digital banking license in 2020.