CIMB Securities Cuts KLCI Earnings Forecasts By 5.6 Pct After Weak 1Q

By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities has revised downward its earnings forecasts for FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) constituents by 5.6 per cent for both 2025 and 2026, citing widespread underperformance in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025). 

PM Anwar: Malaysian Banks’ Presence In Laos Reflects Strong Investor Confidence

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The presence of four major Malaysian banks in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) reflects strong investor confidence in the country’s political stability and attractive policies, particularly the way the central bank manages its financial institutions, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Public Bank Falls In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Share prices of Public Bank Bhd declined by 2.48 per cent despite recording strong financial performance in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025).

Public Bank Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM1.75 Bln In 1Q

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd reported a higher net profit of RM1.75 billion in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) compared with RM1.65 billion in the same period last year.

Public Bank Sees Minimal Credit Exposure To US Tariff Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd sees minimal credit exposure to potential United States (US) tariff risks, estimating that less than three per cent of its total loans may be affected with asset quality expected to remain stable.

SC: 21 Offers Of Takeovers And Mergers Worth RM18.22 Bln Cleared In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) cleared 21 offer documents worth RM18.22 billion for takeovers and mergers in 2024 compared with 10 offers with total offer value of RM5.53 billion in 2023.

Malaysian Banks To See Moderate Profit Growth In 2025 On Steady Loan Expansion -- RAM Ratings

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.

Public Bank Profit Rises 7.5 Pct To RM7.15 Bln In FY2024, Declares 11 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd’s net profit rose by 7.5 pct to RM7.15 billion in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) compared with RM6.65 billion in FY2023, due to the reversal of over-provision of tax in the prior years.

LPI Capital Shares Flat In Early Trade Despite Robust FY2024 Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- LPI Capital Bhd’s shares on Bursa Malaysia were flat in early trade today despite recording robust performance for its financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024).

LPI Capital Records Better Earnings, Revenue In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- LPI Capital Bhd’s net profit rose to RM377.09 million in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024), up from RM313.73 million a year earlier, primarily due to higher profit from the general insurance segment.

Ample Room For Public Bank To Raise Dividend Payout -- CIMB Securities 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd’s (PBB) dividend yield is likely to climb to above 5.0 per cent from this year despite its flattish share price, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

Banks Extend Assistance To Flood-affected Customers In Sabah, Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Various banks, including Public Bank Bhd, Hong Leong Bank Bhd, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Bhd and OCBC Bank (M) Bhd, have come forward to offer assistance to their loan and financing customers who are affected by the floods in Sabah and Sarawak.