News for Malayan Banking Berhad (MLYNF)

The new Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone will redefine the banking landscape in Southeast Asia, Maybank Singapore CEO Alvin Lee says in an interview with finews.asia. The bank stands as one of the largest financial players in both markets.

He submitted that Syed Saddiq was fully aware that instructing PW13, to withdraw the funds on the grounds of concerns over internal party turmoil.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Etiqa General Insurance Berhad (EGIB) (Malaysia).

The MSCI Emerging Markets Currency Index has fallen 3.1% since end-September and is heading for its biggest quarterly drop in two years, led by the real, Hungarian forint and the Chilean peso. The moves come after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest-rate cuts next year and signaled that inflation concerns are back on the radar.

THE Philippine central bank is open to delivering another rate cut in its first monetary policy meeting next year, Governor Eli Remolona said Friday. While the Federal Reserve is less dovish now, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is “still at the same trajectory as before” on monetary easing, Remolona said…

Court scheduled March 19 and 20, to hear Syed Saddiq’s appeal against his conviction and sentence for four offences related to the Armada funds.

Judge Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid said the Muar MP’s testimony claiming to not have known about the storage or use of funds defied logic.

Maybank has unveiled a group-wide initiative to empower SMEs across Southeast Asia with values-based solutions, reinforcing its commitment to the sector, Singapore CEO Alvin Lee told finews.asia.

BAKU, Azerbaijan, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the first week of COP29, the Malaysia Pavilion has become a vibrant hub for meaningful knowledge exchange surrounding critical topics such as Future-Proofing Our Environment, Just Transitioning, 'Powering' Through Change, Closing the Loop in Local and Global Consumer Demands and Climate Tech. The 26 sessions, featuring 39 prominent speakers representing local and international voices from various areas of focus attracted close to 910 attendees.

/PRNewswire/ -- The Malaysia Pavilion at COP29 marks the country's steadfast commitment to sustainability as it prepares to assume the ASEAN Chairmanship in...

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysia is gearing up for a prominent presence at COP29, set to take place in Baku, Azerbaijan from 11 to 22 November, 2024. With a delegation of more than 250 [1] members including policymakers, government agencies, GLCs, private businesses, NGOs, and passionate youth representatives, Malaysia is set to showcase its whole-of-nation commitment to advancing global climate action and regional sustainability through its dedicated Malaysia Pavilion.

KUALA LUMPUR: Seven key focus areas are set to be presented at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s (UNFCCC) 29th Conference of...

Malaysia is emerging as a key player in Southeast Asia's digital economy, driven by government initiatives and Islamic finance.

The listed energy platform of the Ayala Group has borrowed $150 million from international banks to ramp up its renewable energy portfolio in the Asia-Pacific region.

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