IILM Issues US$1.35 Bln Sukuk Featuring First Nine-month Note

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) has issued and reissued US$1.35 billion (US$1 = RM4.15) in short-term sukuk across five tenors, its widest range of maturities offered in a single auction.

Main Market-bound Geohan To Raise RM72.6 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Foundation and geotechnical engineering specialist Geohan Corporation Bhd aims to raise RM72.6 million from its initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its listing on Bursa Malaysia Securities’ Main Market on Dec 5, 2025.

AM Best Revises Outlook On ZhongAn To Positive

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has revised the outlooks on China’s ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance Co Ltd (ZhongAn) to positive from stable while affirming its financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent).

Tropicana Corporation Issues RM300 Mln Sukuk Wakalah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Tropicana Corporation Bhd has issued sukuk wakalah amounting to RM300 million in nominal value under its Islamic medium-term notes (IMTN) programme. 

Visa Unveils Stablecoin Payouts Pilot To Allow Businesses To Pay Directly To Stablecoin Wallets

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SINGAPORE, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Global leader in digital payments, Visa Inc has announced a breakthrough pilot programme allowing businesses and platforms to send stablecoin payouts directly to recipients’ stablecoin wallets.

Bursa Malaysia, Stockbroking Industry Issue Cyber Resilience Enhancement Recommendation Paper

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd in collaboration with Malaysia’s stockbroking industry today announced a recommendation paper comprising a series of cyber resilience enhancements to strengthen the integrity of the stockbroking ecosystem.

ISDA Confirms Enforceability Of Close-Out Netting In Saudi Arabia 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) has published legal opinions recognising the enforceability of close-out netting in Saudi Arabia, providing global financial institutions with greater legal certainty when transacting in the Kingdom’s derivatives market.

Petronas Unit Receives Malaysia’s First Offshore CCS Assessment Permit

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Petronas’ wholly-owned subsidiary, Petronas CCS Ventures Sdn Bhd (PCCSV) has been granted an offshore assessment permit for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) for the Duyong area by the Malaysia Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (MyCCUS) Agency.

BNM Offers Limited-edition Coins To Commemorate ASEAN-Malaysia Chairmanship 2025, DOSM’s 75th Anniversary

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced the issuance of two limited-edition commemorative coins to mark the ASEAN-Malaysia Chairmanship 2025 (ASEAN25) and 75th anniversary of the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM75).  

PNB Merdeka Ventures Makes ASEAN's Largest Corporate Sustainability Sukuk Issuance

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd has completed the inaugural issuance of the Sustainability Merdeka Sukuk Wakalah under its Merdeka Sukuk Wakalah Programme of up to RM6 billion in nominal value as part of its funding diversification strategy. 

IILM’s Short-term Sukuk Portfolio Hits New Record High Of US$6.2 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation’s (IILM) outstanding short-term Sukuk portfolio has reached a new record level of US$6.2 billion (US$1=RM4.20).

Federal Loans Are Only For Development, Not Operating Expenses – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The government stressed that loans to cover current operating expenses have never occurred, rather every loan is made for the purpose of developing the country's future, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.