CIMB Islamic Bank bags two accolades
CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd has strengthened its position as a leading regional Islamic financial institution, securing two prestigious accolades at the 2026 The Banker Islamic Banking Awards, namely the Islamic Bank of the Year – Asia and Most Innovative Murabaha.
Outlook for MSMEs remains resilient despite weaker 1H 2026 Sentiment Index - SME Bank
KUALA LUMPUR: Operational outlook among Malaysia's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) remains resilient over the next six to 12 months despite a weaker SME Sentiment Index (SSI) reading for the first half of 2026 (1H 2026).
DBS retail wealth push pays off handsomely
SINGAPORE: DBS Bank customer Lim Mei Luan was pleasantly surprised when she received an e-mail from the bank a few months ago informing her that she had been assigned a wealth planning manager.
Malaysian banks' profitability eases in 1Q 2026 - RAM Ratings
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian banks' first quarter 2026 (1Q 2026) financial performance softened slightly, weighed down by higher provisions even as loan growth gathered pace, said RAM Rating Services Bhd.
SMEs to gain from Alliance Bank, CGC tie-up
Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd will be offering up to RM2bil in financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through a latest partnership with Credit Guarantee Corp Malaysia Bhd (CGC).
Banks poised for steady growth in 2Q26
Malaysian banks are entering the second quarter of calendar year 2026 (2Q26) with improved earnings resilience, driven by incremental upside in net interest margins (NIMs), while non-interest income (NOII) could stage a sequential recovery amid stabilising market conditions and continued growth in recurring fee-based income.
Maybank says Indonesian unit not under investigation, cooperating with authorities
KUALA LUMPUR: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) said its Indonesian unit is cooperating with authorities after some of its personnel were asked to provide information as witnesses in connection with an ongoing matter involving certain corporate customers.
CIMB, China Citic Bank partner to boost China-Asean financial connectivity
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Bank Bhd has entered into a partnership with China CITIC Bank Corp Ltd to strengthen financial connectivity between China and ASEAN, with a particular focus on Malaysia and Indonesia.
Indonesia authorities question Maybank staff over Salim exports
INDONESIA authorities questioned bankers at the local unit of Malayan Banking Bhd. as part of their investigation into suspected export flows involving the Salim Group that may have understated the actual amount, according to people familiar with the matter.
ABM: 68 bank staff honoured for foiling RM139mil in scam attempts in 2025
Muhammad Nabil Fikri is one of 68 bank employees hailed by the banking industry for their collective efforts in preventing customers from transferring over RM139mil in funds to potential scam accounts in 2025.
