KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Majority of Malaysian banks have environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) ratings that surpass average benchmarks, aligning well with international standards and rivaling those of Singapore banks, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s international reserves rose to US$118.3 billion as at Feb 28, 2025, from US$117.7 billion on Feb 14, 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysian banks will likely see moderate profit growth this year, underpinned by steady loan expansion and still-benign loan provisioning expenses.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended lower today, dragged down by continued selling pressure on selected heavyweights, led by the financial services sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- WCT Holdings Bhd has received approval from the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) to establish and list Paradigm Real Estate Investment Trust (Paradigm REIT) on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian banking sector remains bullish as it provides a good shelter from Trump 2.0, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) move to pay a 6.30 per cent dividend for 2024 is expected to stimulate economic activities and contribute to national growth, according to economists.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd’s net profit increased to RM3.12 billion in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) from RM2.81 billion in FY2023, driven by strong total income growth.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) is expected to shine in the current market climate as investors seek refuge from the uncertainties surrounding United States (US) President Donald Trump 2.0, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd’s (99 Holdings) net profit increased by 22.5 per cent to RM490.26 million in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) against RM400.22 million in FY2023, in tandem with the higher revenue and other operating income.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb-” (Good) of Nepal’s Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (Himalayan Re), maintaining a stable outlook.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s international reserves rose to US$117.7 billion as at Feb 14, 2025, from US$116.4 billion on Jan 31, 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
