Malaysia

Maybank adopts cautious outlook amidst geopolitical tensions, volatility

The Malaysia lender saw its Q1 profits fall compared to the same period last year.

Maybank adopts cautious outlook amidst geopolitical tensions, volatility

The Malaysia lender saw its Q1 profits fall compared to the same period last year.

Malaysia’s new digital banks fated to remain niche in medium term

Regulatory limits and competition make it unlikely to break into the mainstream until 2026.

Malaysia’s Public Bank raises lending rate by 0.25%

The new base rate will be 2.25%, and base lending rate at 5.72%   Public Bank is increasing its Base Rate (BR), Base Lending Rate (BLR) / Base Financing Rate (BFR) by 0.25%, effective 13 May.   The bank’s new BR will be at 2.52% from 2.27%, whilst the BLR/BFR will be at 5.72% from 5.47%.   The bank’s fixed deposit rates will also be increased by 0.25% across all tenures.   The move came following Bank Negara Malaysia’s Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) hike by 25 basis points from 1.75% to 2.00% on 11 May. 

RHB, Boost secure Malaysian digital bank license

Boost will own 60% of the digital bank whilst RHB will own 40%.

RHB appoints Mohd Rashid Mohamad as new group CEO

He formerly served as managing director of group wholesale banking.

Malaysia’s Islamic banks headed for more growth: Moody’s

Government support pushes the sector to an upward trajectory.

Maybank appoints Dato’ Khairussaleh Ramli as group president and CEO

He rejoins Maybank from RHB, where he served as group managing director.

UOB Malaysia puts into motion strategic initiatives to accelerate digital agenda

Since 2018, the Bank has embarked on a digital transformation journey to deliver seamless customer experience and frictionless banking.

Malaysia’s Kenanga Investment Bank appoints non-independent non-executive director

Choy Khai Choon also serves as independent non-exec chairman at Zurich Life.

RHB Malaysia earns its 9th Domestic Foreign Exchange Bank of the Year trophy at the 2021 ABF Awards

The multinational regional financial services provider was recognised for its hassle-free digital FX platform assisting customers with simple, seamless, and convenient transactions.

Maybank launches programme to help Malaysian halal SMEs go overseas

The products are now available at Eccellente by HAO Market in Singapore.

CIMB Group core profits more than tripled in 9M 2021

But it reported weaker quarterly performance, largely due to its $309.8m Q3 expense.

Chart of the Week: Malaysia’s card payments market to be worth $80.2b in 2025

Market value is expected to rebound 8.5% in 2020 after declining last year.

Why Malaysian banks are spending more on financial wellness apps

They spent the most amongst other markets in the Asia Pacific region.

Negative gov't intervention fuels rise of Malaysian banks’ systematic risks

Officials’ moratorium programs are hurting lenders’ profitability.