Malaysia
Maybank saves $9.56m through small process changes
Maybank saves $9.56m through small process changes
The bank says its initiatives have saved 2.17 million working days.
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Malaysia nears universal accounts but formal borrowing lags at 15%
Progress is driven by habits established early in Malaysians’ financial journeys.
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Malaysia’s GXBank and IFC ink risk-sharing deal
IFC will provide up to $4.95m in unfunded first-loss coverage.
RHB Bank rolls out Makeover Flexi Loan in Malaysia
Financing tenure is up to 35 years or until the borrower reaches the age of 70.
Malaysian bank liquidity holds in July as business loans accelerate to 7.5%
Gross and impaired loan ratios were unchanged during the month.
Hong Leong Bank debuts HLB opus credit card
The card is crafted in ceramic, the Malaysian bank said.
Maybank profit meets estimates as NOII swings 165% in Q2 recovery
NOII contracted 15% in H1 but recovered 165% in Q2 compared to Q1.
CIMB profit dips 0.19% to $955.42m in H1
CIMB expects net interest margin pressures are expected to progressively ease.
Maybank H1 profit dips 0.88% to $1.28b but Q2 rebounds on wealth fee surge
Net interest margin is 2.12% for H1.
CIMB secures 10,000 Infineon Melaka staff in payroll tie-up
Employees enrolled in CIMB@Work will get 20% cashback on tolls, transits, and Visa debit card overseas spend.
Malaysia’s UBB Investment Bank fined $2.45m for reporting failures
UBBIB also failed to properly identify and verify customers’ identity during onboarding.
Ant International’s Muslim Pro deal spreads pilgrimage costs over 24 months
Families can pay for flights hotels meals and transport in instalments.
Malaysian banks to see stable profit despite margin and deposit pressures
The banks' established deposit franchises should mitigate competition pressure.
RHB launches Malaysia’s first bank-owned payment gateway
The platform routes online collections straight into RHB accounts with automated reconciliation.
Maybank takes full control of Etiqa in $1.2b deal
The bank already controls 69.05% of the Etiqa holding company.
HLB Private Bank debuts two private market funds
The Private Markets Evergreen Income Fund is touted as having a "robust defensive framework."
CIMB launches Private Wealth segment
It will offer protection, lending, and investment products to affluent ASEAN customers.
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