Banking system records healthy excess capital buffer of RM133.3bil in August - Bank Negara


KUALA LUMPUR: The banking system recorded an excess capital buffer of RM133.3 billion in August 2023, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

In August 2023 monthly highlights, the central bank said the capital position of Malaysian banks remained strong in their ability to withstand potential stress and provide credit to support economic activities.

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