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Malaysian banks' base rates unlikely to rise
OCBC Malaysia and UOB Malaysia are merely normalizing their rates.
Malaysian banks' base rates unlikely to rise
OCBC Malaysia and UOB Malaysia are merely normalizing their rates.
Malaysian banks' absolute NPLs rose 2.1% in November 2015
The credit cycle may have turned.
Heightened competition from foreign players a 'very gradual affair' for Malaysian banks
ATM liberties accorded to TPPA member countries are subject to reciprocity.
3 graphs that show the alarming deterioration of Malaysian banks' profitability
Decreasing RoA, rising NPLs, and pressured NIMs haunt banks.
Maybank's net profit up 18% to RM1.9b in 3Q15
Thanks to a one-off gain last September 2015.
CIMB's 3Q15 operating income grows a measly 0.2% to RM3.84b
Non-interest income declined 13%.
Islamic banks struggle with talent dearth as professionals lack full competency in Shariah
What talent development strategies could possibly work?
What can be done to improve Islamic banking penetration rates in Asia?
The mainstreaming of Islamic finance could be underway.
Are Islamic banks ready to jump on the digital bandwagon?
Muslims and non-Muslims alike want a seamless digital banking experience.
Malaysian banks' NPLs rose 1.9% in September
Blame it on nonresidential property NPLs.
Hong Leong Bank's mutual separation scheme could cost around US$21m
Its Malaysian operations currently employ close to 9,500 staff.
CIMB's capitalisation the lowest among large Malaysian banks: Moody's
It deteriorated further in the first half of 2015.
Don't be fooled by Malaysia's strong business loan growth
The 10.2% growth could merely be a sign of cash flow constraints from operational bottlenecks.
Maybank sets foot, starts operations in Myanmar
Capital stands at USD75m.
Finalised operating standards to strengthen Malaysia's Islamic banking industry
Securing its position as Indonesia attempts to create a mega bank.
Maybank Q1 net profit surges 6.2% to RM1.70 billion
Net operating income and loans growth delivered.
Malaysian banks predicted to stay stable in the next 12-18 months: Moody's
Thanks to strong capital.
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