Northern Trust Expands APAC Presence With First Institutional Client In Fiji

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).

Narrowing Of Interest Rate Differentials Positive For Ringgit - BNM Governor 

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). 

BNM Expected To Keep OPR At 3.0 Pct In 2025 - Banks

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. 

BNM's OPR Hold Signals Positive Outlook For Investment Growth - Economists

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate at 3.00 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year reflects the central bank’s support for domestic economic growth.

Ringgit Ends Lower As US Election Results Unfold

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, snapping two days of gains, as the US presidential election results poured in, said an economist. 

BNM Maintains OPR Unchanged At 3.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent at its meeting today.

Investor Confidence In Thai Stock Market Strong Amid Stimulus, Rate Cut - FETCO

BANGKOK, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Investor confidence in Thailand’s stock market remained strong in October, supported by the government's economic stimulus package and the Bank of Thailand's recent policy rate cut, according to the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FETCO).

Islamic Finance set to revitalise the economy with three core principles - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Islamic finance holds substantial potential to revitalise the economy through three core principles—Maqasid Shariah, innovation, and global integration, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

IMF Sees Robust 4.6 Pct growth For ASEAN In 2024, Revises Upward Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Growth for countries in ASEAN is forecast to be at a robust 4.6 per cent this year and 4.7 per cent in 2025, largely supported by strong domestic demand and exports, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday.

Cross Border Transactions Enhanced In Experimental Project -- BIS, Central Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and its central bank partners have successfully demonstrated with Project Mandala that regulatory compliance can be embedded in cross-border transaction protocols.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Within Narrow Range Next Week

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within a narrow range on cautious mode amid geopolitical uncertainties, said an analyst. 

Foreign Investors Turn Net Buyers, Inflow at RM404.1 Mln Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- After three weeks of selling, foreign investors shifted to buying domestic equities, resulting in a significant inflow of RM404.1 million last week, compared to the RM45.7 million outflow recorded in the previous week.