Banking Sector Remains Bullish; Dividend Expected At 5.0-6.0 Pct

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).

MBSB Group Opens Commercial Banking Centre At MATRADE To Support SMEs And Mid-sized Companies

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- MBSB Group has launched its Commercial Banking Centre at the head office of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) here, further strengthening its commitment to supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized companies, particularly those expanding into international markets. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Weaker Sentiment Following Trump's Tariff Announcement

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week lower with the benchmark index declining 0.75 per cent, in tandem with regional markets performance as investor sentiment weakened following the US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement.

AEON Bank Wins 2 Islamic Finance News Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) – Malaysia's first Islamic digital bank AEON Bank won the "Best Islamic Digital Bank (Global)" and "Best Islamic Digital Offering by a Bank (Malaysia)" at the recent Islamic Finance News (IFN) Awards via an IFN best bank poll.

DRB-HICOM Posts Lower Net Profit Of RM22.55 Mln In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- DRB-HICOM Bhd posted a significantly lower net profit of RM22.55 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024), compared to the RM238.88 million net profit recorded in FY2023.

RHB Bank Eyes Strong FY2025, Banking On Up To 7 Pct Loan Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd expects its stellar financial year of 2024 (FY2024) performance to continue into FY2025, banking on the positive loan growth of between six to seven per cent, said managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Rashid Mohamad.

Alliance Bank 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM186.67 Mln Along With Higher Revenue

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 (3Q FY2025) was 5.5 per cent higher at RM186.67 million from RM176.86 million a year earlier.

RHB Bank's Net Profit Surges To RM3.12 Bln In FY2024

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.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia turned lower at midday due to selling in selected heavyweights, led by the financial services, plantation and utilities counters. 

Maybank Likely To Shine In The Current Market Climate - HLIB

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).

Maybank's Net Profit Surpasses RM10 Bln In FY2024, Revenue Hits RM68.94 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd’s (Maybank) net profit hit RM10.09 billion in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024), 7.9 per cent higher than RM9.35 billion recorded in FY2023.

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.