Malaysia
Business credit expansion drives surge in Malaysian bank lending
Business credit expansion drives surge in Malaysian bank lending
More loan approvals helped lift loan growth, which outpaced deposit growth.
Malaysian banks lead ASEAN peers on service and brand CX
Points for improvement include more personalised banking journeys and providing a stronger employee experience.
EXIM Bank launches expansion schemes with $245m state funding
$122.43m will be allocated to help Malaysian businesses expand overseas.
CIMB denies plans to privatise Indonesian unit CIMB Niaga
The Malaysian banking group says no formal proposal has been made for its subsidiary.
SME Bank secures RM2.8b as Malaysia targets seven sectors
Local vendors and manufacturers gain access to RM200m in affordable financing.
Public Bank profit to fall 5.5% as Hong Kong unit faces loss: CGS
Hong Kong subsidiary PFH faces a US$254.9m loss following a goodwill write-off.
Can nature risks become a lending opportunity for Malaysian banks?
About $200b of Malaysian bank loans depend on water, soil, and other natural resources.
CIMB Islamic debuts Lite-i card with fixed 14% rate
For a minimum spend, they can avail a 0% installment plan for a six-month period.
Business demand drives 5.7% Malaysian credit rise
SME loan growth, mortgages, hire-purchase, and credit cards moderated in August.
JCB partners IHH Healthcare for 10% discounts in Malaysian hospitals
Hospitals under the Gleneagles brand and Pantai brand are included.
Skyro secures Malaysia digital moneylending license
It will offer cash loans and introduce other credits products over time.
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.
Over half of Malaysian bank loans exposed to nature risks
Financing opportunities abound for sustainable agriculture and water management.
Which Malaysian banks exhibit the most nature disclosure readiness?
Banks with stronger capabilities may increasingly support better borrower selection, amongst others.
Maybank saves $9.56m through small process changes
The bank says its initiatives have saved 2.17 million working days.
Malaysia nears universal accounts but formal borrowing lags at 15%
Progress is driven by habits established early in Malaysians’ financial journeys.
Malaysia’s GXBank and IFC ink risk-sharing deal
IFC will provide up to $4.95m in unfunded first-loss coverage.
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