banking and finance

Southeast Asia’s Payment Shift Focuses on Experience

Southeast Asia’s payment shift prioritises seamless, secure experiences; businesses must reduce friction to win repeat customers in digital commerce.

6 days ago

Mak Joon Nien is Now CEO of Growth Markets and CEO of CIMB Singapore

CIMB Group appointed Mak Joon Nien as CEO of Growth Markets and CEO of CIMB Singapore, aiming to enhance regional…

3 weeks ago

CIMB: Potential NIM Improvement Sequentially

CIMB hosted an analyst briefing, emphasizing resilience in earnings amidst rising oil prices, though potential credit losses from inflation are…

1 month ago

Islamic Banking Sector Shows Strong Resilience

Malaysia's Islamic banking sector exhibits resilience and growth, driven by strong fundamentals and rising demand for Shariah-compliant products.

2 months ago

PPA Launches #ISaveInPRS Kickstart to Encourage Young Malaysians into Financial Adulting

PPA launches #ISaveInPRS Kickstart, offering RM100 incentive to young Malaysians as PRS membership and fund performance show strong growth.

4 months ago

CIMB BUY Maintained Ahead of 4QFY25 Results with RM9.56 Target

 CIMB's pre-results review highlights special dividends upside, positive NIM, and controlled OPEX; maintains BUY at RM9.56 target.

4 months ago

MBSB Maintains Positive Outlook on Banking Sector

Business News MBSB reiterated a positive stance on the banking sector, citing strong fundamentals, improved efficiency and catalysts driving continued…

4 months ago

Mastercard and AEON Credit Launch Southeast Asia’s First Digital Blind Box Campaign

Mastercard and AEON Credit introduce “Spend. Tap. Win!” – Southeast Asia’s first mobile blind box rewards campaign for cardholders.

4 months ago

AmInvestment Upgrades Malaysian Banks to Overweight on Capital Management Potential

AmInvestment Bank upgrades Malaysian banking sector to Overweight, forecasting 2026 re-rating driven by capital management and attractive valuations.

5 months ago

Positive Outlook on Malaysian Banking Sector Despite Liquidity Concerns

MIDF Research maintains a positive outlook on Malaysia's banking sector, citing strong yields and loan growth, despite near-term liquidity challenges…

5 months ago

DBS Bank is in talks to acquire a stake in Alliance Bank

DBS Bank revised its acquisition offer for Alliance Bank Malaysia from 49% to 30% to comply with regulatory requirements.

5 months ago

Download: December 2025: Are We Ditching Cash for Good?

On December 12, 2025, Southeast Asia celebrates a cashless trend, with digital payments dominating transactions across the region.

5 months ago

Alliance Bank Posts Strong 1HFY2026 Results with 10.6% Profit Growth

Alliance Bank recorded higher profit, stronger deposits and solid loan growth in 1HFY2026, supported by rising income and cost discipline.

6 months ago

Maybank Delivers Steady 9M Results, Holds Firm Amid Soft Income Growth

Maybank’s 9MFY25 earnings in line; modest income, improving Malaysia loans, stable NIM, slight asset-quality dip. HOLD retained, TP RM9.60.

6 months ago

Mastercard Pushes Asia Pacific Toward Password-Free, Number-Free Checkout by 2030

Mastercard plans password-free checkout across Asia Pacific with full tokenization by 2030.

6 months ago

SJPP: Strengthening Access to Financing for SMEs Through Government Guarantees

SJPP doesn’t lend funds directly. Instead, it gives banks the confidence with a ‘yes’ and additional comfort to give financing…

8 months ago

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