Malaysia
CIMB emphasises promise of SME assistance
CIMB has granted over RM1.0b ($210m) in financial payment SME relief assistance
CIMB emphasises promise of SME assistance
CIMB has granted over RM1.0b ($210m) in financial payment SME relief assistance
CIMB collaborates with Sun Life and CTOS, to introduce ASB financing solution
It aims to amplify financial literacy amongst Malaysians.
Maybank's asset quality, profitability to remain stable: Moody's
Despite the sluggish economic growth, the bank’s problem loan ratio is predicted to stay at 1.5%.
Hong Leong Islamic Bank names Dafinah Ahmed Hilmi as CEO
She spent the last 19 years working at HSBC.
How experts see the digital battleground of banks, payment firms
Industry leaders gather at 2023 Asian Banking and Finance Forum in Kuala Lumpur to discuss digital disruption, financial inclusion, and future trends.
Kenanga Investment Bank commemorates 50 years
Clients can anticipate the Wealth SuperApp launch.
Malaysia's AmBank, Alp Capital unveil point-of-sale QR payment for retailers
The new feature reduces the time spent reconciling transactions and e-wallet payments separately.
CIMB reaps benefits from de-risking, cost optimisation initiatives
Net interest margin compression will be offset by improved profits and stable capital.
Deposit war squeezes Malaysian banks’ margins
There is a steady outflow of savings deposits into higher-yielding fixed deposits, says S&P.
Public Bank unveils PB SecureSign in major security overhaul
This is in line with the bank’s commitment to boost cyber protection.
CIMB Group's net income up 15.3% in Q1
Its net income showed a 15.3% climb year-on-year.
Public Bank posts 22.6% net profit surge in Q1
It expects market volatility to be heavily influenced by US and EU banking environment.
Maybank records 10.7% increase in Q1 profits
The group’s profit before tax also grew 2.7%.
Public Bank launches cross-border QR payments to Singapore
Merchants and individuals can exchange payments to and from either country.
Public Bank Berhad aims for $11b in ESG-friendly financing by 2025
It also plans to finance energy-efficient vehicles worth $7b by 2025.
Mastercard unveils new Data & Services hub in Malaysia
The company’s D&S experts work with nearly 4,000 clients over 120 countries.
Make sure you don’t miss the 2023 Asian Banking and Finance Forum in Kuala Lumpur
The forum will take place in May and is the third instalment in the events series.