Malaysia
Maybank studies opportunities in Indian market
It may take about 1 to 2 years for the bank to open its first branch in India.
Maybank sees Kim Eng acquisition boost regional growth
OSK Research has maintained buy call on Maybank as it is 'neutral to slightly positive' on the Maybank-Kim Eng deal.
Bank Rakyat mulls adding eight branches
7 of the proposed branches worth $327,118 each will be set up in Sabah.
Maybank acquires 44.6% stake in Kim Eng
Transaction represents stepping up of the lender’s investment banking and equities platform in ASEAN.
Great Eastern launches Takaful business in Malaysia
Great Eastern offers Islam-compliant insurance products and services to cater 60.4% of Malaysia's population of 28.3mln.
Maybank plans to issue 244.257mln new shares
The high level of reinvestment under dividend plan showed the confidence shareholders had in the bank.
Malaysian banks extend double digit net gains
Malaysian banks continue their double-digit net earnings growth to a fifth straight quarter.
HSBC Amanah to launch additional 26 branches
Th lender aims to provide world class service to customers by offering a complete Islamic finance.
Sabah Credit Corp forays into Islamic banking
AmIslamic Bank Berhad and Sabah Credit Corporation signed a US$31.9 million Islamic Banking Facilities agreement.
Commentary
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Indonesia’s banks need faster fraud decisions as digital payments grow
China’s leasing giants are growing up — and Asia’s banks can’t look away
Adapting to change with confidence
Asia plays part in $129t global credit market pool