Malaysia
RHB Banking Group appoints Omar Siddiq as head of group wholesale banking
He will report to group managing director, Dato’ Khairussaleh Ramli.
RHB Banking Group appoints Omar Siddiq as head of group wholesale banking
He will report to group managing director, Dato’ Khairussaleh Ramli.
Sluggish approval rates dampen loan growth in Malaysia
Loan approvals on a 3M MA basis fell from 12.6% to 5% in March.
2018 Retail Banking Forum - Kuala Lumpur a success with more than 60 attendees
Key executives from Malaysia's major banks graced the event.
CIMB waives fees on online and mobile fund transfers
The move is in line with the central bank’s cashless push.
RHB Islamic Bank Berhad unveils corporate debit card to slash cash and cheque use
It acts as an alternative for businesses to pay local government agencies.
Why you should not miss the 2018 Retail Banking Forum in Kuala Lumpur
The event will be held on April 25 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
Can Hong Leong Bank's digital strategies accelerate productivity?
The bank was the first to adopt cognitive banking technologies in Malaysia.
Malaysian banks shrug off debt to buffer against market shocks
A decline in high-risk consumer loans prompted weaker household debt growth in 2017.
Can Islamic fintech gain momentum in Malaysia?
Analysts believe in the sector's growth potential to buoy loan growth in the next five years.
Chart of the Week: Check out the composition of Malaysian bank deposits from 2016 to 2017
Deposits grew 4% YoY in 2017.
Hong Leong Bank unveils AI-powered chatbot
‘HALI’ will answer staff queries on HR procedures like medical benefits and leave policies.
RHB Bank launches chatbot for credit card applications
The real time messenger platform will be available on RinggitPlus.com.
Is Islamic financing the future of Malaysian banks?
It grew 10.3% unlike conventional banks which rose marginally by 1.7% in 2017.
Home loans buoy Malaysian banks' growth prospects
It’s the only bright spot amidst the rest of the underperforming pack.
Malaysia expected to ride Islamic finance boom
Sukuk issuance amongst banks may grow as much as 13% in 2018.
Malaysian banks poised for greater profitability amidst loan demand recovery
Improved asset quality is also in store for banks with O&G exposure.
CIMB unveils one-minute home financing approval feature
Its biometric fingerprint identification also provides for enhanced security.