Maybank Issues RM1.8 Bln Subordinated Sukuk Under RM30 Bln Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has completed the issuance of RM1.8 billion in subordinated Sukuk Murabahah under the RM30.0 billion Sukuk programme. 

Kaplan Professional Australia, IFPAS Celebrate Milestone Graduation Of Elite Financial Advisers

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- In a strong show of cross-border collaboration and rising professional standards, Kaplan Professional Australia and the Insurance and Financial Practitioners Association of Singapore (IFPAS) marked a key milestone with the graduation of nearly 110 financial advisers from two flagship certification programmes.

FBM KLCI Closes At Intraday High After Sluggish Session, CI Up 0.40 Pct

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended in positive territory, with the index closing at its intraday high after a sluggish session, buoyed by late buying interest and strong corporate earnings announcements, said Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd.

Hong Leong Financial Group Posts Higher FY2025 Net Profit Of RM3.25 Bln

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.

Maybank Rises On Stronger 2Q Profit, Steady Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) shares rose in early trade on Wednesday, buoyed by its second quarter (2Q) ended June 30, 2025, result and steady growth outlook across key markets.

Public Bank Shares Slip On Lower 2Q Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd shares slipped in early trade today following its latest corporate results announcement.

Maybank Continues To Look For Growth Opportunities, Revises Loan, Nim Expectations - President/GCEO

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. 

Public Bank 2Q Net Profit Slips To RM1.76 Bln Due To Lower Non-Taxable Income Effect

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd registers a slightly lower net profit of RM1.76 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, compared to RM1.78 billion recorded in the same period last year, due to the effect of lower non-taxable income in the current year.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Positive At Midday, Boosted By Bargain-hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at midday, buoyed by continuous bargain-hunting activities, led by the banking, utilities and healthcare counters.

AmBank Targets Loan Growth In Line With Industry, Aims FY2026 Net Profit To Exceed RM2 Bln

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.

AMMB Net Profit Rises To RM516 Mln In 1Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd's net profit rose to RM516.18 million in the first quarter ended June 30, 2025 from RM500.20 million in the same period a year ago. 

Bursa Malaysia Takes A Breather Despite Positive Market Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia took a breather on Friday, mirroring the subdued performance of regional markets, despite positive sentiment following the release of Malaysia’s second-quarter 2025 (2Q 2025) gross domestic product (GDP) data.