Malaysia
Two in five Malaysians open to sharing bank data
However, privacy and security concerns still mar open banking adoption.
Two in five Malaysians open to sharing bank data
However, privacy and security concerns still mar open banking adoption.
Chart of the Week: Bad loans in Malaysia inch up to 1.58% in April
The construction segment had the highest gross impaired loans at 6.96%.
Hong Leong Bank profits hit $173.1m in Q3
Lower than expected credit costs buoyed quarterly earnings.
CIMB hit by lower trading income in Q1 as growth remains muted
Risk aversion brought about by the general elections may impact its investment banking business.
Malaysian bank earnings growth may slow 9.7% in 2018 amidst new leadership
The results of Malaysia's 14th general elections may dampen sector growth.
Chart of the Week: Check out how loans are picking up pace in Malaysia
Industry loan growth clocked in at 4.8% YoY in April.
CIMB debuts one-minute car financing approval feature
A notification via text and email is delivered to the customer upon approval.
CIMB Group profit up 11% to $328.38m in Q1
Lower opex and provisions buoyed quarterly earnings.
Lower expenses push Maybank profits up 10% to $477.39m in Q1
A surge in fee-based income outpaced growth in overhead expenses.
New financial reporting standards will not materially impact Malaysian bank assets: Moody's
MFRS 9 actually represent strengthened credit practices due to higher provision requirements.
Maybank names John Chong as new group CEO of community financial services
He will replace Datuk Lim Hong Tat who will retire on 18 July 2018.
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.