Maybank to launch pilot for ringgit tokenised deposits, cross border payments
KUALA LUMPUR: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) is launching the first ringgit tokenised money pilot with Yinson Holdings Bhd as a participant, under Bank Negara's Digital Asset Innovation Hub (DAIH).
HLB wealth management segment evolves
Hong Leong Bank (HLB) has announced the evolution of its affluent wealth management segment, now known as HLB Priority.
UOB Malaysia extends RM600mil sustainability-linked loan to RHB Banking Group
KUALA LUMPUR: UOB Malaysia has extended a RM600 million (US$150 million) sustainability-linked loan (SLL) to RHB Banking Group.
China pumps cash to fill a US$456bil liquidity shortfall
BEIJING: The People's Bank of China (PBoC) is boosting the supply of money available to banks to ensure they can meet the surge in demand for cash during the Lunar New Year holidays.
Higher earnings expected for PBB
PETALING JAYA: A higher dividend payout ratio of 60% is expected from Public Bank Bhd (PBB), with a possible capital optimisation exercise in the near future.
DBS warns 2026 net profit to dip slightly after weak 4Q
SINGAPORE: Singapore's biggest bank DBS Group yesterday maintained expectation that net profit this year will dip slightly from 2025's, after posting a 10% drop in fourth-quarter (4Q) earnings that was weighed down by a lower net interest margin.
Moody’s maintains stable outlook for banks
PETALING JAYA: Moody's Ratings has kept its outlook for Malaysia's banking system as "stable", supported by steady economic growth and sound bank fundamentals.
UOBKH eyes millennials in wealth management
KUALA LUMPUR: Wealth management has been identified as one of the potential growing segments for the banking industry in light of the intergenerational wealth migration from baby boomers to the millennial generation.
Maybank and CGC unveil RM1bil portfolio guarantee for SMEs
KUALA LUMPUR: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) and Credit Guarantee Corp Malaysia Bhd (CGC) have announced a new RM1bil tranche under the portfolio guarantee (PG) scheme to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with improved access to financing.
International reserves at US$127bil
KUALA LUMPUR: The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia amounted to US$126.9bil as of Jan 30, 2026 compared with US$125.6bil as of Jan 15, 2026.
