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: Bank employees in M'sia prevented customers from transferring over RM139mil to scammers 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.
Alliance Bank, CGC ink RM2bil portfolio guarantee to boost SME financing
KUALA LUMPUR: Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd and Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) have entered into a portfolio guarantee agreement aimed at improving access to financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Banks’ asset quality intact
While banks are setting aside more provisions as a precaution against external uncertainties, significant deterioration in credit quality is not expected, and the move reflects prudent risk management rather than concerns over a sharp weakening in the broader economy.
Maybank in RM20bil deals for S’pore, M’sia hub
Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) says the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone will drive further expansion, with Malaysia's biggest lender having facilitated about RM20bil in financing and investments in the area in the past couple of years.
Indonesia raises rates in surprise move to prop up sinking rupiah
JAKARTA: Indonesia's central bank raised interest rates by 25 basis points on Tuesday in an unexpected off-cycle rate hike, taking the benchmark rate to 5.50% as it moves to stabilise the rupiah, which has hit a series of record lows.
