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Yuen Siew
CEO at Jirnexu
Yuen Tuck (YT) Siew is the founder and CEO of Jirnexu, a Malaysian-based fintech company he established in 2012.12 He started the company with the vision of creating the "MoneySuperMarket of Malaysia and Southeast Asia", building a digital platform for financial product comparisons.1
Professional Background
- Founded Jirnexu, growing it from a two-man startup to Southeast Asia's first full-stack fintech and finserve company1
- Previously worked in investment banking before becoming an entrepreneur1
- Educated at Oxford University3
- Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia3
Company and Business Model
Jirnexu provides a marketplace platform that:
- Offers online comparisons of financial products like credit cards, personal loans, and insurance
- Generates revenue by earning a commission for each approved customer or a percentage of loan/insurance policy1
- Utilizes chatbot technology to streamline customer onboarding1
In a recent development, Siew announced that Jirnexu acquired CompareHero from MoneyHero Group in June 2024.4
Highlights
Sep 25 · jaykimshow.com
The Jay Kim Show #111: YT Siew (transcript)
Sep 25 · jaykimshow.com
Yuen Tuck (YT) Siew, founder and CEO of Jirnexu | Jay Kim Show