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KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Shareholders of Affin Group approved all ten resolutions tabled at the bank’s 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) today.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) plans to reduce its strategic asset holdings from 56 per cent to 35 per cent under ‘Project Earth’ over the next three years to lower exposure while retaining control.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Bhd to foster business cooperation and drive shared growth opportunities.
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.
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).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd’s net profit increased 26.7 per cent to RM509.70 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) from RM402.19 million in the preceding year due to a higher income as well as higher write-back of credit impairment losses by RM229.6 million.
KUCHING, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd will increase the number of its branches in Sarawak to 14 by July this year as part of its commitment to expanding its services and strengthening its presence in the state.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- TH Properties Sdn Bhd signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Affin Bank Bhd to roll out financing solutions to bridge the homeownership gap for young graduates, homebuyers, and property investors.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government’s acquisition of a major stake in Affin Bank Bhd and Public Bank’s purchase of equity in LPI Capital Bhd, plus banks generally being highly profitable, were the major news items in Malaysia’s banking and financial landscape this year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM145.82 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q FY2024) compared to the net profit of RM100.45 million in the same period last year.
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will monitor the new economic policies to be released by the upcoming United States (US) cabinet, following Donald Trump’s recent presidential election victory.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) — The sale and purchase agreement (SPA) signed by the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) is set to align with its long-term reinvestment strategy, focusing on enhancing returns and ensuring sustainable financial growth, said economist Prof Dr Geoffrey Williams.
