KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) --The official reserve assets amounted to US$117.59 billion, while other foreign currency assets amounted to US$5.7 million as at end-October 2024, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) – There are untapped business opportunities that Malaysia can explore with Russian businesses, particularly amid concerns about rising tariffs, offering both countries a chance to grow trade volumes and strengthen economic ties.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Blackstone and Santander Corporate & Investment Banking have reached an agreement under which funds managed by Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) will acquire interests in a US$1 billion portfolio of high-quality infrastructure loans from Santander. (US$1=RM4.45)
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), in collaboration with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and four other central banks, is advancing Project Nexus to enhance the efficiency of instant payment systems (IPS) for seamless cross-border transactions globally, with full operation expected by 2027.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened lower today, tracking Wall Street’s mixed overnight performance, as sentiment remained cautious over the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate trajectory.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- AmInvestment Bank expects loan growth in the banking sector to taper to 4.0-5.0 per cent in 2025 on a potential tariff driven slowdown in exports and risk to consumption spending from the RON 95 rationalisation.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today announced a liberalisation of foreign exchange policy (FEP) for multilateral development banks (MDBs) and qualified non-resident development financial institutions (DFIs), aiming to facilitate their investments in key growth areas in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Northern Trust has been selected to provide custody services for Fiji’s sole compulsory superannuation fund, the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The credit growth of banks in Malaysia is projected to improve to 6.0 per cent in 2025, benefiting from higher economic growth and an increase in corporate demand led by key infrastructure projects, according to S&P Global.
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) is strengthening its digital and Islamic finance landscape with the launch of a Shariah-compliant blockchain masterplan and new tax incentives, aiming to transform Labuan into a leading digital financial hub.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The narrowing of interest rate differentials between Malaysia and advanced economies is positive for the ringgit amid volatility in geopolitical developments, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Amid ongoing economic challenges, Public Investment Bank (IB) Bhd anticipates Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will maintain a cautious stance through 2025, likely holding the overnight policy rate (OPR) steady at 3.00 per cent for the year.
