Higher dividend expected from large banks


MBSB Research noted that multiple banks had either announced special dividends or intend to raise their dividend payouts.

PETALING JAYA: There may be an upside to the dividend outlook for medium to larger banks this year as excess capital and lower gross impaired loans (GILs) incentivised rewards to shareholders.

MBSB Research noted that multiple banks had either announced special dividends or intend to raise their dividend payouts.

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