Citi shuts most UAE branches temporarily as banks evacuate offices in region
DUBAI: Citibank will close most of its United Arab Emirates branches and financial centres through March 14 as a precaution, its website showed on Thursday, as banks in the region sent staff home in response to a deepening Middle East conflict.
Bank Negara issues technology risk policy for payment service regulatees
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has released a policy document detailing technology requirements for managing technology risks among payment services regulatees (PRSs).
S’pore banks, investment platforms gear up for new MAS guidelines
Singapore banks and financial technology firms that put out online financial content, such as on social media channels, say they are well prepared for stricter guidelines set to kick in on March 25.
Hong Leong Bank unveils new HLB Islamic brand
Hong Leong Bank Islamic Bank (HLB Islamic) has entered a new chapter with a refreshed consumer-facing brand identity as HLB Islamic alongside the launch of Hayat @ HLB Islamic.
Hong Leong Islamic Bank rebrands as HLB Islamic, eyes strong financing growth
KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Islamic Bank Bhd is now known as HLB Islamic following a brand refresh, with the bank aiming to maintain financing growth above the industry average over the next three to five years.
Banking shake-up to see leadership changes
HANOI: The upcoming season of annual shareholder meetings in the banking sector promises to be a pivotal period for Vietnam's financial industry, characterised by significant executive personnel changes and multi-billion-dollar mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Tech earnings trajectory expected to rise in 2026
PETALING JAYA: The recent fourth quarter of financial year 2025 earnings season for technology (tech) and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) was firmer than the headline scorecards suggest, with estimate cuts largely contained and management guidance broadly constructive heading into 2026, says Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research.
Bank Negara international reserves hit 11-year high on forex, gold gains
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)'s international reserves hit US$128.3 billion as of Feb 27, 2026, the highest level in more than 11 years, supported by stronger foreign exchange and gold accumulation.
Outlook for banking industry remains positive
PETALING JAYA: The outlook for Malaysia's banking sector remains constructive, underpinned by steady economic growth, improving margins, and prospects for healthy dividends.
AEON Bank goes live with Zakat feature on digital banking app
KUALA LUMPUR: AEON Bank, in partnership with Tulus Digital, has gone live with a Zakat feature on its digital banking app, which will facilitate the fulfilment of Muslims' mandatory obligation of Zakat Fitrah payment during the month of Ramadan.
