BNPL And Debt: Between Convenience And Concern

PUTRAJAYA, March 23 (Bernama) -- Consumers’ ability to repay debt from 'Buy Now, Pay Later' (BNPL) facilities is increasingly a concern, especially with the significant growth in BNPL transactions in Malaysia, thus raising concerns about the risks of high indebtedness and the importance of financial literacy.

CCOB Aims To Have Consumer Credit Bill 2025 Gazetted By Year-end

By Zairina Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Oversight Board (CCOB) task force aims to have the Consumer Credit Bill 2025 gazetted by the end of this year, said Bank Negara Malaysia Assistant Governor Abu Hassan Alshari Yahaya.

Weaker Sales Seen For Malaysian Auto Sector In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian automotive sector is expected to see weaker sales in 2025.

Excellent Credit Ratings Assigned To China Taiping Insurance (Macau) - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of China Taiping Insurance (Macau) Company Limited (CTIM).

Vietnam’s PVI Insurance Rated Exceptional - AM Best 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent), the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) and the Vietnam National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (Exceptional) of PVI Insurance Corporation (PVI Insurance), with a stable outlook.

Solarvest In Good Position To Capitalise On Malaysia RE Sector Opportunities - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Solarvest Holdings Bhd is well positioned to capitalise on emerging opportunities in the Malaysia renewable energy (RE) sector by leveraging on its strong market share in solar energy.

AM Best Affirms KBFG China Credit Ratings As Excellent

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of KBFG Insurance (China) Co Ltd (KBFG China), with a stable outlook.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday, CI Down 0.88 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in the red at midday as investors braced for an impending escalation in the global trade war, following the United States’ (US) confirmation of its tariff imposition on Mexico, Canada and China, effective today.  

Main Market Debutant Pantech Global Eyes Expansion In North Africa, South America

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Pantech Global Bhd is accelerating its international expansion, targeting high-growth markets in North Africa and South America after listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia today.

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).

Axiata Returns To The Black With RM946.82 Mln Net Profit In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd returned to the black after posting a net profit of RM946.82 million in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024), against a net loss of RM1.99 billion in the FY2023.

Multiply Group To Acquire Majority Stake In Tendam, Expanding Into European Retail And Apparel Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Multiply Group PJSC, the Abu Dhabi-based investment holding company, has agreed to invest in Castellano Investments S.À R.L., securing a controlling 67.91 per cent stake in the company, which owns Tendam Brands S.A.U. and other subsidiaries.