Stress test reveals financial institutions remain resilient under adverse conditions

KUALA LUMPUR: The latest solvency stress test exercises affirmed that banks can withstand significant macroeconomic and financial shocks, and are well-positioned to sustain lending to businesses and households, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

In its Financial Stability Review report for the second half of 2022 released today, BNM said the stress test results reaffirm the resilience of financial institutions even under severe simulated shocks.