Upbeat prospects for banks next year


Maybank IB has projected aggregate net profit to grow by 5% in 2026 and 5.5% in 2027.

PETALING JAYA: Maybank Investment Bank Research (Maybank IB) has upgraded its banking sector rating to “positive” as it foresees 2026 to be an operationally more conducive year.

For banks under its coverage, Maybank IB has projected aggregate net profit to grow by 5% in 2026 and 5.5% in 2027.

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