THE banking sector achieved a smooth transition yesterday to the new interest rate framework, which uses the overnight policy rate (OPR) as its new benchmark for setting interest rate trends in the country.
“There was a smooth transition to the new interest rate framework on its first day of operations as market participants responded within expectations to the new regime,” said Bank Negara governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz.
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