Malaysia

Hong Leong Bank reports higher earnings

Describes operating results as commendable.

Hong Leong Bank reports higher earnings

Describes operating results as commendable.

Hong Leong Bank branches out into Cambodia

Opened first Cambodian branch in Phnom Penh.

CIMB Group's net profit up 15.1% to RM2.44b in 1H13

Thanks to strong performances in Malaysia and Singapore.

CIMB appoints Munirah Khairuddin as CEO for CIMB-Principal Malaysia

CIMB Group announced the appointment of Munirah Khairuddin as Chief Executive Officer for CIMB-Principal Asset Management (CIMB-Principal) Malaysia, and Pedro Esteban Borda as Chief Executive Officer, ASEAN Region for CIMB-Principal. The appointments have obtained approval from the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and are effective from 21 August 2013.

Bank Muamalat talking of merging again

Is considering a DFI as partner this time.

Maybank to expand more aggressively in Southeast Asia

Will also boost share of overseas business in revenues.

Islamic banking conference to be held in Dhaka

Conference sponsored by Malaysia and Bangladesh.

What Asian banks need to know about customers' trust and fair treatment (Part 4)

In the fourth and final part of a special series of reports regarding conduct risk consumer protection regulations, we focus on some of the tactical implementation activities that will be required to demonstrate commitment to the fair treatment of customers.

Islamic banking needs regulatory framework for growth

Vital to unleashing its real worldwide potential.

BMB seeks full control over Bank Islam Malaysia

Seeks 49% stake in oldest Malaysian Islamic bank.

Malaysia Exim-Bank to increase shariah loan portfolio

Encouraged by growing demand and acceptance for shariah loans.

CIMB launches institutional brokerage business in Taiwan

Becomes first Malaysian bank operating a brokerage business.

Malaysia launches mobile payment channel

MyMobile will eventually be interoperable between all banks.

Chee Li Har is COO Group ALCO at Hong Leong Bank

She will spearhead Hong Leong’s asset and liability management in the areas of liquidity, interest rate and capital management for Group ALCO (asset and liability management committee).