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Labuan IBFC and TRX City Forge Strategic Alliance to Unify Financial Hubs
The memorandum of understanding aims to integrate Malaysia’s premier financial centres to attract greater cross-border investment and business growth.
Maybank Shares Ease Despite New Wealth Advisory Upskilling Partnership
Shares of Malaysia’s largest lender slipped slightly as investors reacted to market movements despite a strategic move to professionalise wealth management services.
Maybank and ABS Partner to Standardise Wealth Advisory Standards in Malaysia
The banking giants are collaborating on a professional certification framework aimed at raising the quality of financial advice for local investors.
Grab Moves to Acquire Majority Stake in Atome Financial for $1.49 Billion
The super-app is set to bolster its fintech offerings by purchasing a 60% stake in the regional buy-now-pay-later provider.
Maybank Regains Full Control of Etiqa Following €1.1B Buyout of Ageas
Belgium-based insurer Ageas has concluded its quarter-century partnership with Maybank, paving the way for the Malaysian banking giant to consolidate its insurance operations.
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.
RAM Ratings Affirms Sunway Berhad’s Robust Financial Standing with AA1 Credit Rating
The rating agency cites Sunway’s diversified business model and strong earnings visibility as key factors behind the high-tier credit assignment.
RHB Banking Group Concludes Five-Year Drive to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Framework
The banking giant has fulfilled all 27 initiatives of its anti-corruption roadmap, signalling a shift toward long-term governance and institutional trust.
Fortefi Debuts Digital Treasury Platform to Optimize Idle SME Capital
The Securities Commission-licensed firm introduces a digital solution allowing Malaysian SMEs to generate returns on operating cash while maintaining essential liquidity.
Bursa Malaysia Holds Steady As Market Eyes BNM Policy Rate Decision
Local equities see modest gains at midday as investors anticipate the central bank’s upcoming stance on interest rates.
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.
RHB Lowers Banking Sector Outlook Amid Mounting Funding and Asset Quality Risks
Analysts shift to a neutral stance on Malaysian banks as rising costs and potential credit pressures weigh on the industry.
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.
Boost Bank and Parkson Credit Join Forces to Expand Digital Financing
The partnership aims to accelerate digital banking access for consumers through integrated financial solutions.
Allianz Malaysia Posts RM446 Million Profit As Insurance Demand Surges
Growth in life and general insurance segments has propelled Allianz Malaysia Berhad to a strong performance in the first half of 2026.
Takaful Malaysia Reports Growth In First Half Of 2026
The insurer saw profit before tax and zakat reach RM305.6 million as revenue expanded during the first six months of the year.
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.
EPF Increases Shareholding in AMMB Holdings Following Market Acquisition
The national retirement fund has strengthened its position in the banking group by acquiring over nine million shares.
Foreign Investors Return To Bursa Malaysia With Renewed Buying Interest
Institutional investors ended a two-month selling streak by pouring millions into Malaysian equities throughout July.
Chubb Appoints Gurudutt Joglekar as Country President for Malaysia
Insurance industry veteran Gurudutt Joglekar has been tapped to lead Chubb’s Malaysian operations.
