Optimistic view on banks


MBSB Research believes the banking sector’s longer-term prospects remain intact.

PETALING JAYA: MBSB Research has maintained its “positive” outlook on Malaysia’s banking sector.

This is despite expecting a weak second-quarter of financial year 2026 (2Q26) earnings season, saying resilient loan growth, healthy dividends and strong capital positions should outweigh near-term pressures from deposit competition, provisioning and geopolitical uncertainty.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Business News

PBA in RM25bil Perak treated water agreement
IBM shares plunge the most in 58 years
Solar District bags RM19mil rail contract
Plastic packaging sector poised for upswing on back of high prices
EG Industries inks RM408mil collaboration
Life Water to buy 90% stakes in three firms
Aluminium, coal trends lift basic materials sector
SD Guthrie kick-starts SimeProp joint venture
Billionaire eyes health tech and aerospace
Rivertree unit secures RM168mil labour quarters contract in Klang

Others Also Read