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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The banking sector is expected to appear steadfast in 2026 driven by sustained credit growth; net interest margin expansion; resilient non-interest income (NOII); and stable national clearing code (NCC), according to AmInvestment Bank Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Banks’ net interest margin (NIM) is anticipated to recover in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), assuming the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) remains stable at 2.75 per cent throughout the year, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Higher dividend payouts and return on equity (ROE) improvements will be key catalysts to the banking sector going into 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) saw an uptick in profitability of eight selected local banking groups rated by the credit rating agency in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025).
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector ended 2025 on a firmer footing, charting steady loan growth, stable asset quality and sustained profitability despite a year clouded by global trade tensions, while the outlook for next year remains steady amid a diversified portfolio.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Analysts have maintained their ‘Overweight’ calls on the banking sector, citing resilient earnings, loan growth and attractive dividend yields despite ongoing margin pressures.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q 2025) increased to RM2.08 billion from RM2.03 billion in the same period last year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd has posted a higher net profit of RM534.58 million in the second quarter of financial year 2026 (2Q FY2026), compared to RM500.57 million a year earlier.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q 2025) slid to RM144.99 million from RM145.82 million a year ago.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd’s (HLFG) net profit for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 (FY2025) rose to RM3.25 billion from RM3.19 billion in the previous financial year, driven by improved performance of commercial banking and insurance.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) continues to pursue growth opportunities across segments despite soft market conditions, said president and group chief executive officer (GCEO) Datuk Seri Khairussaleh Ramli.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank) expects its loan growth to keep pace with the industry at around 4 per cent this year, driven mainly by business banking and wholesale segments, while retail loans are expected to remain flat.
