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Maybank Offers VIP Formula 1 Race Experience For Top Spenders
Selected credit cardholders can secure an exclusive race weekend package by hitting high-value spending and deposit targets this September.
Eight Malaysian Banks Secure Spots on Inaugural Forbes Global Performance Ranking
Malaysia’s leading financial institutions have been recognised for their financial performance in a new worldwide bank assessment by Forbes and Statista.
Public Bank Moves to Privatise Hong Kong Subsidiary in RM378 Million Deal
Malaysia’s Public Bank is seeking full control of its Hong Kong-listed unit through a cash acquisition to facilitate its delisting.
Bursa Malaysia Gains Momentum as Banking and Telco Stocks Rally
Increased investor appetite for major financial and telecommunications stocks drove a positive start to the week for the local bourse.
Malaysian Banks Struggle to Scale AI Due to Core System Limitations
A new study reveals that over three-quarters of local banks are failing to deploy artificial intelligence at an enterprise-wide level.
CIMB Posts RM3.86 Billion First-Half Profit Amid Margin Pressures
CIMB Group maintained a resilient performance in the first half of 2026 as non-interest income offset ongoing net interest margin challenges.
Alliance Bank Posts Strong 25 Percent Earnings Growth Amid Margin Pressure
The bank reported a net profit of RM248.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, driven by a significant reduction in credit costs.
Public Bank Beats Loan Growth Targets Amid Solid First-Half Performance
The banking giant maintains its positive market outlook as consistent demand for credit drives earnings stability in a growing economy.
CIMB Posts RM1.94 Billion Q2 Profit; Declares 19.65 Sen Dividend
Malaysia’s second-largest lender reports steady growth and a significant payout to shareholders amidst a robust domestic economic climate.
Maybank Reports Stable 1H26 Performance Despite Marginal Profit Dip
Malaysia's largest lender maintains an outperform rating as earnings align with expectations despite a slight year-on-year decline.
Maybank Reports Mixed First-Half Results Amid Shifting Economic Landscape
Malaysia’s largest banking group posted a resilient second quarter despite a slight dip in overall half-year net profit.
Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Fined RM264,000 Over Sanctions Compliance Failures
Bank Negara Malaysia issued administrative monetary penalties to the bank’s conventional and Islamic banking arms for delays in updating mandatory financial sanctions databases.
Bursa Malaysia Set To Expand KLCI To 50 Constituents
The planned expansion of the flagship index aims to broaden market representation and dampen the volatility typically associated with portfolio rebalancing.
AFFIN and Baiduri Bank Ink Partnership to Boost Malaysia-Brunei Financial Corridor
The two financial institutions have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cross-border banking services and support growing bilateral trade.
Bursa Malaysia Breaks Losing Streak With Gains In Key Sectors
The KLCI rose 7.5 points on Tuesday as investors turned their attention to commodities, banking, and telecommunications stocks.
Affin Group and Baiduri Bank Partner to Boost Malaysia-Brunei Financial Links
A new memorandum of understanding aims to enhance cross-border banking services and trade opportunities for businesses in Malaysia and Brunei.
Maybank Boosts Capital Reserves With RM4.8 Billion Sukuk Issuance
The banking group has strengthened its Tier 2 capital position following the successful completion of a significant Sukuk Murabahah issuance.
Bank Negara Reports Resilient Credit Growth As Business Lending Accelerates
Malaysia’s banking sector shows stability as credit demand remains steady, led by a notable rise in business financing throughout June.
