Loan growth likely to accelerate in 2H


TA Research reiterated its “overweight” stance on the banking sector.

PETALING JAYA: The banking sector’s loan momentum is expected to pick up in the second half of 2025 across the consumer and business segments.

TA Research said consumer loans, which account for around 58% of total system loans, should see a lift from improved household sentiment, supported by a resilient labour market, an accommodative interest rate backdrop and recent fiscal support measures.

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