Accenture Deepens Banking Capabilities in Malaysia with Acquisition of Aristal

The Accenture Aristal acquisition expands Accenture’s capabilities in Malaysia’s banking sector. Aristal brings a lot of experience with core banking transformation, system upgrades, and digital consulting. They help banks and other financial institutions in Southeast Asia.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Aristal, a Malaysia-based consulting and digital transformation firm with deep expertise in financial services—marking Accenture’s first banking-focused acquisition in the country.

The acquisition strengthens Accenture’s talent and capabilities to help banks in Malaysia upgrade their core systems, improve operations, and manage large-scale changes like mergers and system transitions.

Founded in 2006, Aristal is recognized for its high-quality advisory services and deep expertise in core banking transformation. The firm has built a strong track record of successfully delivering large-scale IT and business transformation programs for leading financial institutions across Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand.

“With deep expertise in core banking systems, Aristal has helped banks upgrade outdated platforms, improve operations, and deliver better customer experiences—capabilities that will strengthen Accenture’s financial services offerings,” said Paul Ng, Financial Services Lead, Southeast Asia at Accenture. “Their experience implementing core banking platforms, designing operating models, and supporting post-merger integration will enhance our ability to help banks across Southeast Asia transform faster and operate more efficiently.”

Aristal’s highly skilled and senior team of 30 will join Accenture’s Financial Services practice in Malaysia. Coupling its sector knowledge with Accenture’s technology and managed services will enhance delivery of end-to-end transformation projects for clients at scale.

Banks across the region are upgrading their core platforms to keep pace with complex mergers, acquisitions, and regulatory demands. With the global core banking market projected to reach USD 28.8 billion by 2027, Malaysia is expected to follow suit, driven by industry-wide efforts to modernize systems and strengthen digital capabilities.

“This acquisition expands our pool of experienced professionals in Malaysia and strengthens our ability to support clients driving core banking transformation,” said Azwan Baharuddin, Country Managing Director, Malaysia at Accenture. “It reflects our commitment to developing local talent and helping clients harness the power of technology, data, and AI to reinvent how they operate, compete, and grow in an increasingly dynamic banking landscape.”

“Joining Accenture opens up tremendous opportunities for our team here in Malaysia to grow and contribute on a larger stage,” said Lin Kok Liong, Managing Director at Aristal. “By integrating into Accenture’s global network of innovation and talent, we’re not only expanding our own capabilities, but also enhancing the value we can deliver to clients locally.”

The move underscores Accenture’s continued investment in Southeast Asia to help clients embrace AI, cloud, and modern core systems. This includes recent initiatives such as the acquisition of Percipient’s digital twin technology for banks in Singapore, and the establishment of the AI Refinery Engineering Hub, to accelerate innovation and scalable transformation across the region.

The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

With the Accenture Aristal acquisition, Accenture strengthens its local talent pool and solidifies its position as a leader in digital transformation in banking.