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Boost-RHB digital bank clinch official approval to commence operations
Boost-RHB digital bank clinch official approval to commence operations
Boost Bank aims to pave the way for a new era of embedded finance
Malaysian banks see corporate, household loan growth in November
Outstanding loans extended to SMEs expanded by 7.9% during the month.
Deutsche Bank, CIMB team up to expand Shariah-compliant custody services offerings
CIMB Islamic also named Deutsche Bank as its foreign custody services support.
Malaysia’s CIMB Bank unveils personal loan service for EPF members
They can receive up to RM50,000 in financing.
Grab, Singtel-backed GXBank launches full operations in Malaysia
The digital bank intends to roll out its own debit card in the coming months.
Public Bank net profit up 14.3% to $1.08b in 9M 2023
Total loans rose faster than the Malaysian banking industry average.
Maybank profits up 21% to $1.48b in 9M 2023
Profit before tax is up 14.4% in the first nine months of the year.
Alipay+ now accepted at PayNet’s DuitNow QR merchants in Malaysia
Alipay+ will add more partners in the near future.
HLB and Cagamas concludes RM300m green deal
It is Malaysia's first corporate issuance relating to green housing loans and financing.
Malaysian banks face flattish NIMs amidst slower-than-expected loan growth
Dividend yield will remain attractive, however, says UOB Kay Hian.
RHB Islamic Bank targets $1.28b in wealth management by 2026
Its new Visa multi-currency card and new Islamic wealth portal will help achieve this goal.
RMB on the lookout for new bancassurance partner: report
Deal could be worth over RM1b, sources said.
Public bank ties up with gov’t to finance SMEs
Domestic exposure for SME-based commercial lending is equivalent to an 18.6% industry market share.
UOB Malaysia unveils supply chain management services in UOB Infinity platform
UOB clients will be able to digitally connect to buyers, suppliers, and distributors across Asia.
CIMB raises sustainable finance target to $13.7b by 2024
The bank has already directed close to $9.6b in sustainable finance since 2021.
Grab-owned digital bank scores Bank Negara Malaysia approval
The bank started operations last 1 September.
Strong income drives CIMB to a 26.2% net profit growth in H1
An interim dividend of 17.5 sen per share has been proposed.
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