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Corporate : banking

Bank Islam Introduces New Credit Card For Premier Wealth Clients

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has introduced the Bank Islam Mastercard World Premier Wealth Credit Card-i for its Premier Wealth clients. It is an exclusive by-invitation-only credit card that provides unique privileges and competitive benefits.

HLB Forecasts Malaysia's Economic Growth At 4.5 To 5.0 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is projected to grow at a moderate pace of 4.5 per cent to 5.0 per cent in 2025, benefitting from strong economic fundamentals and an uptick in foreign investments, Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) said.

Bank Islam Eyes 800 Sign-ups For Mastercard World Premier Wealth Credit Card-i This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd is targeting 800 sign-ups for its newly launched Bank Islam Mastercard World Premier Wealth Credit Card-i by the end of this year.

MIDF Forecasts 4.6 Pct Growth For Malaysia In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to grow at a pace of 4.6 per cent this year, driven by increased domestic spending and investment, alongside continued expansion in external trade, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

Financial Sector Receives 2.3 MLN Complaints Over Last 5 Years -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The financial industry received around 2.3 million complaints over the past five years, 98 per cent of which were related to the banking sector and the rest insurance and takaful-related.

Affin Hwang Launches Malaysia’s First Crude Palm Oil Futures Structured Warrant

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd has launched Malaysia’s first crude palm oil futures structured warrant on Bursa Malaysia.

SC Ready To Collaborate to Develop Malaysia As Innovative, Responsible Digital Finance Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is ready to work with all relevant agencies, including Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to further develop Malaysia as an innovative and responsible digital finance hub, said SC chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.

Offerors For MAHB Secure 86.18 Pct, Deadline Extended To Jan 24

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The takeover of the remaining shares by the joint offerors for Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) shares on behalf of Gateway Development Alliance Sdn Bhd, Pantai Panorama Sdn Bhd, Kwasa Aktif Sdn Bhd and Gip Aurea Pte Ltd has reached 86.18 per cent. 

Higher Wages, Minimum Wage Hike Drive Property Demand, Affordability This Year - Hong Leong Investment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Higher wages for civil servants and the introduction of a higher minimum wage remained key factors in catalysing demand and raising affordability for properties across the country this year, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd. 

MoF Approves Digital Banking Licence To YTL Digital Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has approved the issuance of a digital banking licence to YTL Digital Bank Bhd, a joint venture between YTL Digital Capital Sdn Bhd and Sea Ltd.

Maybank IB Projects 4.9 Pct GDP Growth, 3.0 Pct Inflation Rate In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) has reiterated its projection of a 4.9 per cent growth for the Malaysian economy in 2025 and an inflation rate of 3.0 per cent for the year. 

Bank Islam, Solar Voltech Ink RM105.2 Mln Solar Financing Agreement

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 14 (Bernama) — Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has signed a financing agreement worth RM105.2 million with Solar Voltech Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of PDC Premier Holdings Sdn Bhd, for a solar generation project.