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  • Published on Jan 22, 2021

    Earnings outlook for Malaysian banks intact – for now

    PETALING JAYA: Following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain its Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 1.75%, earnings forecasts for domestic banks are intact for the time being, as there is still a possibility of an interest rate cut in the first …

    Source: The Sun Daily - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 22, 2021

    Malaysia Bourse May Find Support On Friday

    The Malaysia stock market has finished lower in six straight sessions, sinking more than 40 points or 2.5 percent along the way. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now rests just above the 1,595-point plateau and it may find traction on Friday. The global …

    Source: RTTNews - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 20, 2021

    Bursa Malaysia almost flat at close

    KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia gave up earlier gains to end the day almost flat, succumbing to selling pressure in selected heavyweights but supported by buying in financial services counters. At 5 pm, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) …

    Source: The Sun Daily - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 19, 2021

    Malaysia Stock Market Poised To End Losing Streak

    The Malaysia stock market has finished lower in four straight sessions, sinking more than 35 points or 2.1 percent along the way. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now rests just above the 1,600-point plateau although it may stop the bleeding on Wednesday. …

    Source: RTTNews - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 19, 2021

    Bursa Malaysia ends lower as banks weigh ahead of OPR decision

    An investor monitors the stock prices in the gallery of the RHB Investment Bank Bhd headquarters in Kuala Lumpur March 17, 2020. ― Picture by Hari Anggara KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — Bursa Malaysia ended in the negative territory today despite the announcement …

    Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
  • Published on Nov 19, 2020

    Public Bank, Hong Leong Bank most defensive against any rise in gross impaired loans, says CGS-CIMB Research

    PETALING JAYA: Public Bank Bhd and Hong Leong Bank Bhd have emerged as potentially the two most defensive against any increase in the industry’s gross impaired loans (GILs) in 2021 arising from the Covid-19 pandemic. In a report, CGS CIMB Research said …

    Source: The Sun Daily - Neutral
  • Published on Oct 26, 2020

    Hong Leong Bank to extend payment relief assistance till June 2021

    KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Hong Leong Bank (HLB) and Hong Leong Islamic Bank (HLISB) will extend their respective HLB Payment Relief Assistance Plans (HLB PRAP) for customers till June 30, 2021.  In a statement today, the bank reiterated that HLB PRAP is meant …

    Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 15, 2021

    Bursa Malaysia ends lower as risk sentiment wanes (Updated)

    KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended the last trading day of the week in negative territory as sentiment took a hit due to fresh US-China trade tensions while investors assessed US President-elect Joe Biden’s massive Covid-19 aid plan. At 5 pm, the benchmark …

    Source: The Sun Daily - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 12, 2021

    EMERGING MARKETS-Malaysia stocks slump on COVID-19 curbs, Asia pauses gains

    By Nikhil Nainan * Banks lead Malaysian declines after new lockdown * Analysts expect economic harm from Malaysia's new lockdown * Rupiah falls as U.S. 10-year yields top 1% By Nikhil Nainan Jan 12 (Reuters) - Malaysia led losses across Southeast Asian …

    Source: Reuters - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 12, 2021

    EMERGING MARKETS-Malaysia stocks slump on COVID-19 curbs, Asian currencies range-bound

    By Nikhil Nainan * Malaysia shares fall as much as 1.6% * Malaysia lockdown may shave 0.7% off 2021 growth- CGS-CIMB * Rupiah falls as U.S. 10-year yields top 1% By Nikhil Nainan Jan 12 (Reuters) - Malaysia led losses across Southeast Asian stock markets …

    Source: Reuters - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 28, 2020

    Hong Leong Bank net profit falls to RM2.49b in FY20

    Gross loans and financing recorded a 6.1 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth to RM145.9 billion, with asset quality remaining solid, reflected by a lower gross impaired loan ratio at 0.61 per cent. — Reuters pic KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Hong Leong Bank Bhd’ …

    Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 8, 2021

    Malaysian bank loan growth at 4% to 5% this year, AmInvestment forecasts

    PETALING JAYA: Loan growth for the domestic banking industry is projected at 4-5% this year, with a faster pace of increase in household and non-household loans, supported by gross domestic product (GDP) expansion of 6.5–7% with improvements to private …

    Source: The Sun Daily - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 7, 2021

    Malaysia Shares Tipped To Open Under Pressure

    The Malaysia stock market rebounded on Thursday, one session after ending the two-day slide in which it had stumbled more than 40 points or 2.5 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now rests just above the 1,600-point plateau although they're …

    Source: RTTNews - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 8, 2020

    Hong Leong Bank awarded for excellence in leadership in Asia

    Domenic Fuda KUCHING: Hong Leong Bank was recently recognised as one of the top six banks in Asia, and the only Bank from Malaysia, with the Excellence in Leadership in Asia 2020 award at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2020. The award …

    Source: Borneo Post - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 6, 2021

    Continued Consolidation Called For Malaysia Stock Market

    The Malaysia stock market headed south again on Wednesday, one session after it had ended the two-day slide in which it had stumbled more than 40 points or 2.5 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now rests just above the 1,590-point plateau and it…

    Source: RTTNews - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 9, 2020

    StanChart, Public Bank, Hong Leong Bank reduce base rates

    Tan Sri Tay Ah Lek KUCHING: Standard Chartered Malaysia and Standard Chartered Saadiq are bringing down their base rate to 2.27 per cent and base lending/financing rate to 5.45 per cent following the latest reduction of the overnight policy rate (OPR). …

    Source: Borneo Post - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 6, 2020

    Hong Leong Bank to spend 60%-65% from capex for domestic and foreign digital expansion

    KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) is spending between 60% and 65% from RM150 million to RM200 million capital expenditure set aside for the new financial year 2021 (FY2021) for its local and overseas digital expansion. Group managing director and CEO …

    Source: The Sun Daily - Neutral
  • Published on May 29, 2020

    Hong Leong Bank posts 15.6% lower earnings in Q3

    PETALING JAYA: Hong Leong Bank Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended March 31, 2020 fell 15.6% to RM534.79 million from RM633.90 million a year ago due to higher allowance for written back of impairment losses on loans, advances and financing. Its …

    Source: The Sun Daily - Neutral
  • Published on Dec 30, 2020

    Bursa Malaysia ends morning session in the black

    The FBM KLCI) rises 2.29 points to 1,637.28, after moving between 1,631.77 and 1,638.98 throughout the session. — Bernama pic KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 — Bursa Malaysia ended the morning higher, with the key index lifted by heavyweights led by Top Glove and …

    Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
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