BNM To Ensure Monetary Stability Amid Global Challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will remain steadfast in ensuring monetary stability to support sustainable economic growth in the long term.

Bank Deposits Growth Slows To 3 Percent In 2H 2024 On Rising Costs, Debt Repayment - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Banking system deposits grew at a slower pace of three per cent in the second half of 2024 (2H 2024), driven by the slower growth of deposits from resident businesses, partly due to higher costs and debt repayment.

Life Insurance, Takaful Funds See Profit Decline In 2h 2024 Amid Weaker Investment, Rising Medical Payouts

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The overall profitability of life insurance and family takaful funds declined in the second half of 2024 (2H 2024) to RM4.1 billion compared to 1H 2024’s RM8.4 billion due to weaker investment performance and larger net underwriting losses.

Macro Solvency Stress Test Reaffirms Banks’ Resilience In Face Of Severe Shocks

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Solvency and liquidity stress test exercises have re-affirmed that banks in the country remain highly resilient even in the face of severe macroeconomic, financial, and liquidity shocks.

AM Best Affirms Excellent Ratings For Sun Hung Kai Properties Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed Hong Kong’s Sun Hung Kai Properties Insurance Limited (SHKPI) financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent), with a stable outlook.

Tabung Haji Maintains Prudent Investment Approach Amid Global Economic Uncertainty - CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) will continue to manage its investment portfolio prudently to ensure capital preservation and sustainable dividend returns despite global economic challenges in 2025.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar On Dovish Signal From The Fed

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on Thursday as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) maintained its benchmark interest rate but signalled that the rate-cutting narrative remained on track.

CBP To Strengthen Capital Position To Support Business Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Co-opbank Pertama (CBP) will continue to monitor its capital position and ensure that it remains at an optimal level to support its business expansion.

Foreign Investors Boost Presence In Domestic Market; Trading Share Surges 36.2 Pct In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) – Foreign investors’ participation in the domestic market has increased in 2024, accounting for 36.20 per cent of total trading activity, up from 29.51 per cent in 2023.

Uncertainty, Geopolitical Risks To Shape Malaysia’s Capital Market In 2025 – SC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said the Malaysian capital market in 2025 will remain influenced by key risk factors, including uncertainties in financial conditions.

Aznan Abdul Aziz Appointed Deputy Governor Effective April 1, 2025 -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said the Finance Minister has approved Aznan Abdul Aziz’s appointment as deputy governor for a three-year term effective April 1, 2025.

Majority Of Local Banks Hold Above-Average ESG Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Majority of Malaysian banks have environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) ratings that surpass average benchmarks, aligning well with international standards and rivaling those of Singapore banks, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.