Malaysia

CIMB gets approval to expand in Cambodia

Country's central bank governor granted approval-in-principle to lender's bid to offer banking services to 14mln Cambodians.

CIMB gets approval to expand in Cambodia

Country's central bank governor granted approval-in-principle to lender's bid to offer banking services to 14mln Cambodians.

Bank Simpanan Nasional partners with Bank Rakyat Indonesia

Tie-up aimed to generate 40,000 monthly transactions on money transfer services to Indonesia.

OSK Research upgrades forecast on Maybank's earnings growth

Lender's conservative attitude towards provisioning key factor for OSK's 2.6% earnings growth forecast in 2010.

Hong Leong may forgo shares sale for EON

Analysts think that HLB is sticking to its all-cash $1.59bln offer to stamp the EON deal.

Hong Leong submits application for EON's takeover

HLB also submitted application for $470.37mln rights issue to Malaysia's central bank for its expansion.

Bank Rakyat studies potential entry in Brunei

Brunei official's invitation prompted lender to consider bringing its banking operations to the oil-rich sultanate.

Affin rejects report of bidding for EON Cap

Affin said it is on a lookout for growth opportunities despite denying move to acquire EON.

Citibank Malaysia eyes double-digit revenue growth

Opening of 4 new branches is part of lender's aggressive expansion.

Affin shows interest in EON Cap takeover

Affin sees EON Cap takeover a possible opportunity to strengthen position in banking industry.

EON Cap withdraws dividend payment plan

Board handed down decision to avoid reduction in $1.6bln offer price to HLB.

Malaysia central bank to introduce Shariah governance framework

Timing of launch deemed strange as Shariah advisory role in Islamic finance is under scrutiny.

RHB interested in engaging in M&A

Lender sees possibility of the move within the year if it would give strategic advantage.

Maybank Islamic eyes financing to grow above 18%

CEO positive Islamic financing's rising trend to continue as zakat payment grew 38% from past FY.

Affin to complete Bank Ina takeover by Q3

Malaysian bank's shareholder Boustead saw Malaysian lender's move essential to gain foothold in Indonesia.

Drawn-out acquisition talks may disrupt EON Capital business

Lender’s suitors need to hasten deal closure to avoid adverse investor sentiment and lowered staff morale.

Affin Bank launches new fixed deposit product

Product enables customers with account in local currency to be converted to any foreign currency.

EON Capital obtains approval for new directors

Bank Negara affirms EON shareholder’s appointment of 7 independent directors last Friday.