12th AFMGM Successfully Concludes, Signalling Continued Unity Among Member Countries

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) concluded today, with the grouping endorsing Malaysia’s Priority Economic Deliverables (PED) against a backdrop of debilitating tariffs imposed on member states, but it prodded members to further reaffirm their commitment to deepening financial integration and reinforcing regional economic resilience.

ASEAN To Re-establish Swap Arrangement To Enhance Financial Safety, Resilience - Joint Statement

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is looking forward to re-establishing the ASEAN Swap Arrangement (ASA) to strengthen the region’s financial safety net and resilience, according to a joint statement from the 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM).

ASEAN Poised For Economic Shift, Political Will Crucial To Confronting Dramatic Changes – Zeti

By M.Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- As the global economic landscape shifts dramatically, ASEAN stands at a critical juncture, ready to navigate the challenges ahead, but the region's success hinges on the strength of its political will and coordinated efforts, said Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz.

ASEAN+3 To Operationalise Rapid Financing Facility To Help Financially Distressed Members

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN+3 ministers will operationalise the Rapid Financing Facility (RFF), aimed at helping financially distressed member countries to cushion against exogenous shocks or financial problems caused by external factors.

Equity, Financial Markets Capable Of Navigating Heightened Tariff-led Volatility -- Amir Hamzah

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysian equity and financial markets are capable of navigating the heightened tariff-led volatility, driven by strong institutional support during the period and ample liquidity, said  Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Short-Term Rates End Steady On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates closed steady today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system. 

SBC Medical Faces Q4 Challenges But Achieves Full-Year Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (SBC Medical), a global owner, operator and provider of management services and products to cosmetic treatment centres, reported a mixed performance with a decline in quarterly figures but a notable increase in annual revenues.

ACE Market-listed Southern Score Builders Proposes Listing Transfer To Main Market

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- ACE Market-listed Southern Score Builders Bhd has proposed to transfer its listing and entire issued share capital to the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Winning Streak, Leads Asia In Market Performance

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its winning streak for a third consecutive day today, buoyed by renewed investor confidence and strategic repositioning, said UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd head of investment research Mohd Sedek Jantan.

Maybank Eyes Growth As Malaysia Assumes ASEAN Chair, Strengthens Regional Presence

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) will tap fully growth opportunities that arise as Malaysia assumes the ASEAN chairmanship this year, especially in areas of sustainability, transition finance, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

IILM Secures US$500 Mln Asset To Meet Growing Sukuk Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) — The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) has secured a new high-quality asset worth US$500 million (US$1=RM4.435) as it expands its asset pool to meet the growing demand for its short-term Islamic papers.

Madison International Realty Expands To South Korea, Appoints Jun Park As Head 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Madison International Realty, a real estate private equity firm, has expanded its footprint in Asia with the appointment of Jun Park as Head of South Korea and the opening of its first office in the country.