MALAYSIAN banks

Analysts retain ‘Overweight’ on banks

Household loans plays a pivotal role, registering a 5.2% YoY increase, while the non-household segment faces a slight drop  TWO…

1 year ago

Better prospects for the banking industry in 2023

Malaysian banks reported a modest 14bps to 15bps increase in NPL ratios since the expiration of allotted moratoriums  by AFIQ…

2 years ago

Loans under repayment aid increase to 27% of banks’ total loans

By ANIS HAZIM / Pic MUHD AMIN NAHARUL THE six largest Malaysian banks reported loans under repayment assistance related to…

3 years ago

NPLs to rise due to prolonged lockdown despite moratorium relief

by S BIRRUNTHA / pic TMR FILE MALAYSIA’S announcement of another sweeping loan moratorium will further delay the recognition of…

3 years ago

Banking system’s bad loans rise 6.5% YoY

Affin Hwang Capital downgrades loan growth target to -3% YoY, given a more subdued and cautious economic outlook in 2020…

5 years ago

Stable outlook for Malaysian banks’ ratings and sector

by FARA AISYAH / pic by TMR GRAPHIC FITCH Ratings Inc has a stable outlook for Malaysian banks’ credit ratings…

5 years ago

Minimal impact on banks’ income over scrapping of transaction fees

According to an industry analyst, most transactions are being facilitated online by MARK RAO/ pic by MUHD AMIN NAHARUL MALAYSIAN…

5 years ago

Cloudy outlook for local banks as NIMs compress and economy slows

The likelihood of a 2nd rate cut is now even higher following a series of surprising rate cuts by several…

5 years ago

Banks expected to lower lending rates, but with different quantums

The quantum will differ based on how a bank assesses market conditions and borrowers’ financial capabilities, says analyst By MARK…

5 years ago

Lower earnings in 2H18 for Malaysian banks

By NG MIN SHEN / Pic By TMR Malaysian banks are expected to see lower earnings in the second half…

6 years ago

Banks aim to reach digital maturity by 2020

By NUR HAZIQAH A MALEK / Graphic By TMR MALAYSIAN banks are steadily embracing digitalisation and are expected to focus…

7 years ago