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KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in Asia‑Pacific (APAC) are accelerating their adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), recognising its growing influence on the finance function while pursuing implementation in a deliberate, value-driven manner, according to the 2026 Future Ready CFO Survey – APAC Regional Insights by Wolters Kluwer.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s ability to negotiate with Iran to secure safe passage for its crude oil imports through the vital Strait of Hormuz is not indicative of a failure of the principles of international maritime law, but rather reflects the reality that rights under law often require diplomatic backing, said a logistics expert.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb-” (Good) of New Zealand’s Pinnacle Life Limited (Pinnacle Life), with a stable outlook.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Cash flow has become more critical than profits for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) amid ongoing global uncertainty, as businesses are experiencing shocks that occur faster than their revenue cycles can absorb.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The Association of Development Finance Institutions of Malaysia (ADFIM) is encouraging customers to contact their respective development financial institutions (DFIs) and entrepreneur development organisations (EDOs) to explore the support options available, reaffirming the institutions’ ongoing commitment to providing reassurance, partnership, and practical solutions during challenging times.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- ICHAM Pte Ltd (ICHAM), a regional multi-family office and asset manager, has launched a new open-ended Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC) fund focused on autocall structured products, available exclusively to accredited and institutional investors.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Fortrea, a global clinical research organisation, has introduced Fortrea Intelligent Technology (FIT), a suite of innovative technology solutions designed to transform clinical trial operations.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd has had the AA3 and A1 ratings on its RM420 million senior sukuk and subordinated sukuk, respectively, reaffirmed by RAM Rating Services Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (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 Hong Kong’s CMB Wing Lung Insurance Company Limited (CMBWLI), with a stable outlook.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Omni Bridgeway, a global leader in litigation financing and risk management, has appointed Peter Galgay as Head of Commercial Strategy and Capital Solutions based in New York.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has imposed an administrative monetary penalty (AMP) of RM1 million on Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) for cybersecurity and customer information protection breaches on Jan 20, 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has set several priorities this year, including accelerating the transition to guarantee schemes to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) access financing more easily and promoting responsible innovation to close gaps in access and protection.
