Malaysia

Malaysia's industry loan growth disappoints as household loans slip to just 7%

A mere 6.5% loan growth is forecast for 2016. According to Maybank Kim Eng, industry loan growth continues to slow, with the moderation in HH loan growth notably more significant in Feb 2016.

Malaysia's industry loan growth disappoints as household loans slip to just 7%

A mere 6.5% loan growth is forecast for 2016. According to Maybank Kim Eng, industry loan growth continues to slow, with the moderation in HH loan growth notably more significant in Feb 2016.

Standard Chartered launches Retail Workbench in Asia

Clients in Malaysia and India can now bank on their iPads.

Malaysian banks' internal capital generation under pressure from weak margins

Good thing the banks' capitalization is expected to remain robust.

Malaysia's RMB use increased 68% over the last 12 months

It's the second most used currency for payments with China and Hong Kong.

How badly can RHB’s oil and gas exposure hurt its profitability?

It would slip into the red if 40% of its O&G book turned non-performing.

Malaysian banks' loans grew 7.9% in 2015

Thanks to working capital loans from 2Q15 to 3Q15.

Malaysian banks' base rates unlikely to rise

OCBC Malaysia and UOB Malaysia are merely normalizing their rates.

Heightened competition from foreign players a 'very gradual affair' for Malaysian banks

ATM liberties accorded to TPPA member countries are subject to reciprocity.

Maybank's net profit up 18% to RM1.9b in 3Q15

Thanks to a one-off gain last September 2015.