Malaysia's top 3 banks need to maintain higher than normal capital needs

In introducing a new framework, the central bank has identified Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank), CIMB Group Holdings Bhd and Public Bank Bhd as those falling into the domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs).

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s top three banks would need to maintain higher than normal capital requirements in order to mitigate risks to the overall banking system, said Bank Negara.

In introducing a new framework, the central bank has identified Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank), CIMB Group Holdings Bhd and Public Bank Bhd as those falling into the domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs).