Bank Negara Malaysia
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is the central bank of Malaysia. Its main purpose is to issue currency, act as banker and adviser to the government of Malaysia and regulate the country's financial institutions, credit system and monetary policy.
Bank Negara Malaysia urged to cut reserves to spur green lending: think tank
Bank Negara Malaysia urged to cut reserves to spur green lending: think tank
The central bank is also encouraged to offer preferential rates to banks for green loans.
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Malaysian bank liquidity holds in July as business loans accelerate to 7.5%
Gross and impaired loan ratios were unchanged during the month.
Malaysia’s UBB Investment Bank fined $2.45m for reporting failures
UBBIB also failed to properly identify and verify customers’ identity during onboarding.
Malaysian banks likely to hike dividends despite rising bad loan threat
They have adequate earnings and capital buffers to withstand NPL shocks.
Credilab gets Malaysia nod for online lending
It targets to approve and disburse loans in as fast as five minutes.
Malaysia's $1.3b support package to prevent bad loan spike
The SME sector received similar support during the pandemic era.
Malaysia rolls out $1.26b loan facility to aid SMEs amidst Middle East disruptions
Eligible SMEs can obtain a working capital loan of up to MYR750,000 (about $189,000).
Airwallex clinches e-money issuing and Class A licenses in Malaysia
The company plans to double its headcount in Malaysia.
Malaysia credit to private non-financial firms rises 5.5% in January
The digital lending solutions market to reach a value of $4.2b by the end of 2025.
Malaysia’s central bank says FATF outcome supports financial system confidence
The upgrade reflects stronger compliance and effectiveness in tackling money laundering.
Malaysian banks keep impaired loan ratios low as capital stays strong
Borrowers' repayment capacity continued to be sustained, the central bank said.
Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand name new banks for local currency transaction framework
The banks will facilitate cross-border settlement of trade and investment.
Malaysian banks’ has healthy liquidity buffers, lower impaired loans in June
Aggregate liquidity coverage ratio is 160.6%.
Malaysia’s private sector loans up 5.4% in May
Business loan growth accelerated whilst corporate bond growth moderated.
Malaysia rolls out innovation lab for climate finance solutions
Greater private sector involvement is needed to accelerate Malaysia’s climate journey.
Malaysia’s household loans steady at 6% in April
The banking system recorded healthy liquidity buffers, the central bank said.
HSBC Malaysia penalized $690,000 for customer screening non-compliance
Customers were reportedly onboarded without proper sanctions screening.
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