Islamic Finance Gains Momentum In ASEAN, Reflecting Wider Appeal And Interest - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Islamic finance has gained momentum in ASEAN with emphasis on value-based principles, balanced risk-reward considerations and wider benefits for society and the environment as global interest in ethical and sustainable finance expanded, says Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Bursa Malaysia Settles Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session higher in tandem with regional peers amid persistent buying in heavyweight stocks, led by Maybank, CIMB and YTL Power, that continued to lift the barometer index.

Malaysia's Banking System Capital Ratio Remains Strong At 18.1 Pct, RM139.3 Bln In Excess Capital Buffers -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's banking system total capital ratio remained strong at 18.1 per cent of total risk-weighted assets in December 2025, compared with 18.2 per cent in June 2025, with excess capital buffers amounting to RM139.3 billion from RM138.9 billion previously, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Caution Over Rising Oil Prices, West Asia Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index closed lower today, in line with most regional markets, as investors adjusted their risk exposure amid spiralling oil prices driven by the ongoing West Asia conflict, now in its second month.

Broad-based Selling Drags Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session lower, weighed down by broad-based selling across heavyweight counters and mirroring declines in most regional markets.

Only Malaysia, Thailand Recorded Net Foreign Inflows Last Week - MBSB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Thailand are the only Asian markets monitored by MBSB Investment Bank Bhd to receive net foreign inflows last week, recording RM587.6 million and US$58.9 million respectively, while other regional markets experienced net selling of equities.

Hawkish Fed Bets, Oil Shock Set To Keep Ringgit Around 4.00 Against US Dollar Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade around the 4.00 level against the US dollar next week, as expectations of a prolonged West Asia conflict weigh on the currency.

CPO Futures Seen Trading Higher Next Week On Stronger Demand Outlook

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expcted to trade higher next week, supported by stronger demand expectations, a trader said.

Gold Futures To Trade US$4,300-US$4,500 Next Week Amid West Asia Tensions

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade within a wide range of US$4,300 to US$4,500 next week amid market uncertainty over ongoing West Asia tensions.

Bursa Malaysia To Remain Cautious Next Week As West Asia Conflict Dents Sentiment

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade cautiously next week as the unresolved West Asia conflict continues to shape global market direction.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Stronger Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, tracking stronger crude oil prices, a trader said.

Abaxx Futures Now Live On TMX Trayport’s Joule Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc (Abaxx), a financial software and market infrastructure company, and TMX Trayport announced that Abaxx futures are now available for trading via TMX Trayport’s Joule platform.