THE statutory reserve requirement (SRR) of Bank Negara has come under scrutiny, particularly after the central bank halved its reserve ratio to 1% effective May 16.
This raises pertinent questions: Is the SRR still relevant in today’s financial landscape? Could a reduced SRR discourage banks from holding excessive cash reserves under the guise of prudent lending practices?
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