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Fastfact 14 August 2013
Maybank's sale of 5.1m BII shares won't have financial impact (The Star Online)
Citibank Eyes 20 Per Cent Of B2B Card Payments Mart(Bernama)

Fastfact 07 August 2013
CIMB: Need for a comprehensive, effective regulatory framework in countries where Islamic finance is practised (The Star Online)

Fastfact 05 August 2013
Maybank CEO to focus on M&A(The Star Online)
PetGas, AmBank lead KLCI higher, Iris in focus (The Star Online)

Fastfact 04 August 2013
Abdul Farid Maybank’s new CEO(The Malaysian Insider)
Datuk Abdul Farid Alias Is The New Presiden, CEO Of Maybank Effective Today(Bernama)
Farid is new Maybank CEO(The Sun Daily)
Farid is new Maybank chief(Business Times)
Farid Presiden baru Maybank(Berita Harian)
Datuk Abdul Farid Alias Presiden & CEO Maybank(Sinar Online)
Datuk Abdul Farid Alias Dilantik Presiden & CEO Maybank Mulai Hari Ini(Bernama)
Abdul Wahid Congratulates Abdul Farid On Appointment As New Maybank CEO(Bernama)

Fastfact 02 August 2013
Maybank ranked among world's top 100 banks(The Sun Daily)
Maybank among world's top 100 banks (The Star Online)
Maybank enters The Banker’s top 100 list(Business Times)
Maybank Ranked Among World's Top 100 Banks(Bernama)
Maybank antara 100 bank terunggul di dunia(Utusan Malaysia)

Fastfact 01 August 2013
RHB Bank Terima Pengesahan Facebook(Bernama)
Untung BII meningkat 15%(Harian Metro)
MUFG, Mizuho post higher net profits (The Star Online)

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Fastfact 31 July 2013
JP Morgan has 5% in Muhibbah Engineering (The Star Online)
Public Bank Donates RM100,000 For IJN Half-way House(Bernama)

Fastfact 30 July 2013
BII 6-month profit rises 17% (The Star Online)
BII nets RM214m in H1(Business Times)
CIMB Niaga profit jumps to RM668m(Business Times)
CIMB's Indonesia unit Niaga posts RM665mil earnings (The Star Online)

Fastfact 29 July 2013
Malaysia RAM reaffirms UOB Malaysia’s AAA/Stable/P1 ratings(The Malaysian Insider)

Fastfact 28 July 2013
Malakoff gets financing for Oman water project(The Sun Daily)
Malakoff Secures Financing For Al Ghubrah Water Desalination Project In Oman(Bernama)
Malakoff gets financing (The Star Online)
Malakoff: Oman project will strengthen global push(Business Times)
Malakoff dapat pinjaman bangunkan loji Al Ghubrah(Berita Harian)
Malakoff dapat pembiayaan projek nyahgaram air di Oman(Utusan Malaysia)
Malakoff Dapat Pembiayaan Untuk Projek Penyahgaraman Air Al Ghubrah Di Oman(Bernama)

Fastfact 26 July 2013
Sunway unit secures US$67m term loan from OCBC (The Star Online)
Sunway seals US$67m term loan facility(Business Times)
BII raises RM465m from rights issue(The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 25 July 2013
Industri perbankan perlu terokai pasaran Gen Y(Utusan Malaysia)
Research Houses Hold Mixed Views On Public Bank(Bernama)
Firma Kajian Beri Pandangan Berbeza Ke Atas Public Bank(Bernama)

Fastfact 24 July 2013
Rethinking credit rating system (The Star Online)
Rewarding online shoppers - CIMB(The Star Online)
CIMB rewards cardholders for online purchases(Business Times)
Ambank Group Perkenal Pelan Simpanan Pendidikan Amscholar(Bernama)
Government must explain Maybank’s exposure in Indonesia, says Pua(The Malaysian Insider)
Public Bank profit rises on higher interest income(The Star Online)
Public Bank Q2 net profit up 9%(The Sun Daily)
Public Bank profit rises on higher interest income (The Star Online)
Public Bank HI profit hits RM2b(Business Times)
Untung Pracukai Suku Kedua Public Bank Meningkat Kepada RM1.34 Bilion(Bernama)

Fastfact 21 July 2013
Pengguna Malaysia Perlihat Peningkatan Dalam Perancangan Kewangan(Bernama)
Maybank Diberi Masa Hingga Akhir Tahun Penuhi Keperluan Jual Mandatori BII(Bernama)

Fastfact 19 July 2013
More banks participate in SME loan initiative(Business Times)
Dua lagi bank dijangka ambil bahagian PARTNER 2(Berita Harian)
CIMB buka operasi ekuiti di India, Korea Selatan(Harian Metro)
CIMB Thai H1 net profit up 64.6% on higher income (The Star Online)
CIMB Thai net profit up 64.6pc in H1(Business Times)
Untung Bersih Separuh Pertama 2013 CIMB Thai Bank Melonjak 64.6 Peratus Kepada 543.7 Juta Baht(Bernama)

Fastfact 18 July 2013
CIMB continues to look for opportunities in Philippines (The Star Online)
Hong Leong Bank appoints new COO (The Star Online)
HLBB appoints new COO of Group ALCO(The Sun Daily)
Hong Leong Bank Appoints Chee COO For Asset & Liability(Bernama)
HLBB Lantik Chee Sebagai COO Bagi Aset & Tanggungan(Bernama)
CIMB Platinum Mastercard Rewards Holders For Shopping Online(Bernama)
CIMB Platinum Mastercard Beri Ganjaran Kepada Pemegang Kerana Membeli Belah Dalam Talian(Bernama)

Fastfact 17 July 2013
Outlook for banks still stable (The Star Online)
HE knives are out again for the banking sector (The Star Online)
HSBC Malaysia Wins Two Awards From Financial Publications(Bernama)
HSBC Malaysia Menangi Dua Anugerah Daripada Penerbitan Kewangan(Bernama)
CIMB mulakan penarafan Ta Ann Holdings(Sinar Online)
Farid, Khairussaleh for Maybank top post?(Business Times)
Alliance says it's not affected by Financial Services Act rulings (The Star Online)
Alliance Financial: No merger plans on agenda(Business Times)
AFG Tidak Meninjau M&A Untuk Cabang Perbankan(Bernama)

Fastfact 16 July 2013
Moody's Affirms CIMB Bank At A3 And Raises Base Line Credit(Bernama)
CIMB Thai sees loan growth of 25% (The Star Online)
Cimb Thai Yakin Capai Pertumbuhan Pinjaman 22-25 Peratus Pada 2013(Bernama)
RHB Offers RM20 Million Term Loan To Huazong For New HQ(Bernama)
RHB Bank aims double-digit business banking loan growth(The Sun Daily)
RHB sasar tingkat pinjaman(Utusan Malaysia)
Three CEOs wanted for RHB (The Star Online)
Kam to fill in as RHB Bank MD(The Malaysian Insider)
RHB Bank MD quits, leaving top 3 spots empty(The Malaysian Insider)
RHB Bank’s Johari to leave once contract ends(Business Times)
Kam takes over helm at RHB Bank(The Sun Daily)
RHB Bank MD, Johari To Step Down(Bernama)
Pengarah Urusan RHB Bank, Johari, Meletak Jawatan(Bernama)
Pengarah Urusan RHB letak jawatan(Sinar Online)

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Fastfact 15 July 2013
RHB banks on the power of the people(Business Times)

Fastfact 12 July 2013
BII milik Maybank mula operasi di India(Harian Metro)
Measures to benefit 3 banks(The Star Online)
Top 3 local banks to benefit from new rules(The Sun Daily)
3 bank terbesar manfaat kriteria peminjaman baru(Sinar Online)
Moody's: Bank-bank Terbesar Malaysia Dapat Manfaat Daripada Kriteria Peminjaman Baharu(Bernama)
Public Bank founder wins Banker of the Year Award(Business Times)
Public Bank gets nod for RM10b notes plan(Business Times)
Public Bank to issue up to RM10b worth of bonds(The Sun Daily)
HBCap appoints new HR head(The Sun Daily)
RHB picks Jamaluddin as HR director(Business Times)
RHB Banking Group Lantik Pengarah Sumber Manusia Kumpulan Baharu(Bernama)
Kumpulan RHB lantik Pengarah HR baru(Sinar Online)
Kumpulan Perbankan RHB lantik Pengarah HR baharu(Utusan Malaysia)
Maybank mula operasi di India(Sinar Online)

Fastfact 11 July 2013
Asian c.banks take differing approaches to stemming outflows(The Sun Daily)
BII starts Mumbai ops(The Sun Daily)
Maybank's BII commences ops at Mumbai branch(Business Times)
Cawangan Maybank-BII di Mumbai beroperasi(Utusan Malaysia)
Kumpulan Maybank bertapak di Mumbai(Berita Harian)

Fastfact 10 July 2013
Public Bank's Teh is BrandLaureate Banker of the Year 2013(The Sun Daily)
Teh Is Brandlaureate Banker Of The Year(Bernama)
Teh Tokoh Bank Brandlaureate 2013(Bernama)
Pengerusi Public Bank tokoh Brandlaureate 2013(Utusan Malaysia)

Fastfact 09 July 2013
Hong Leong Bank Receives Operating Licence In Cambodia(Bernama)
Hong Leong Bank Terima Lesen Operasi Di Kemboja(Bernama)
Hong Leong Bank terima lesen di Kemboja(Utusan Malaysia)
Nafas To Set Up Bank Peladang Next Year(Bernama)
Nafas Wujud Bank Peladang Tahun Depan(Bernama)
Bank Peladang ditubuh manfaat 820,000 ahli Nafas(Utusan Malaysia)

Fastfact 08 July 2013
MBSB under spotlight (The Star Online)

Fastfact 07 July 2013
Hong Leong Bank Cambodia gets banking licence (The Star Online)
AmBank to issue up to US$2bil debt notes (The Star Online)
AmBank opens its 188th branch(Business Times)
AmBank Opens 188th Branch In Kota Kemuning(Bernama)
AmBank Buka Cawangan Ke-188 Di Kota Kemuning(Bernama)

Fastfact 05 July 2013
StanChart raises flag on rising loan growth(The Sun Daily)
Hong Leong gets Cambodia bank licence (Business Times)
Maybank’s RM100 million IT investment(The Malaysian Insider)
Maybank's RM100m budget for IT investments in 4 countries (The Star Online)
Maybank Allocates RM100 Million For IT Investment(Bernama)
Maybank Peruntuk RM100 Juta Untuk Pelaburan IT(Bernama)
Maybank sasar RM24 juta(Sinar Online)

Fastfact 04 July 2013
Maybank eyes fresh grads for business talent contest(The Malaysian Insider)
CIMB wins big again at MIRA 2013(Business Times)

Fastfact 03 July 2013
CTSM targets 8% growth in trade transactions (The Star Online)
Maybank Seeks 16 Malaysian Candidates For Business Talent Competition(Bernama)
Maybank Cari 16 Calon Malaysia Bagi Pertandingan Bakat Perniagaan(Bernama)
Maybank cari 16 calon untuk bakat perniagaan(Utusan Malaysia)
Maybank cari calon pertandingan bakat perniagaan(Sinar Online)
Hong Leong Capital's Lee sells 15,000 shares (The Star Online)
Singaporean is Hong Leong Bank's new CEO(The Sun Daily)
Singaporean Tan is Hong Leong Bank’s new CEO(The Malaysian Insider)
Hexagon says bank demanding RM18.33m(Business Times)

Fastfact 02 July 2013
Hong Leong appoints new group MD(Business Times)
Hong Leong Bank to announce new head today, replacing Yvonne Chia(The Malaysian Insider)
Maybank sells 9% of BII (The Star Online)
Aqsa Syarif, Maybank jalin kerjasama(Utusan Malaysia)

Fastfact 01 July 2013
Hong Leong Bank to announce new CEO (The Star Online)

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Fastfact 30 Jun 2013
The players in the Hong Leong Capital saga(The Star Online)

Fastfact 28 Jun 2013
Some changes in CIMB top brass(The Star Online)
StanChart aims to be main digital bank in M’sia(The Star Online)
StanChart embarks on digital strategy(The Sun Daily)
Stanchart sasar jadi bank digital(Berita Harian)

Fastfact 27 Jun 2013
Moody's Affirms RHB Bank At A3/p-2, Outlook Stable(Bernama)
Moody's Sahkan Penarafan RHB Bank Pada A3/p-2, Unjuran Stabil(Bernama)

Fastfact 26 Jun 2013
Bank of China tawar perlindungan hayat(Sinar Online)
MBSB tumpu segmen kanak-kanak(Sinar Online)
Maybank temu duga lima calon(Sinar Online)

Fastfact 25 Jun 2013
MBSB Plans To Focus On Childrens' Savings Accounts Segment(Bernama)
MBSB Rancang Tumpu Segmen Akaun Simpanan Kanak-kanak(Bernama)
MBSB rancang kembang segmen akaun kanak-kanak (Harian Metro)
Maybank interviews 5 candidates for CEO(The Star Online)
Maybank interviews five potential CEO candidates(Business Times)
Maybank interviews five potential CEO candidates(Business Times)
Maybank interviews 5 candidates for CEO post(The Sun Daily)
Maybank Interviews Five Candidates For CEO Post(Bernama)
Five candidates so far for Maybank CEO post(The Malaysian Insider)
Maybank Temu Duga Lima Calon Untuk Jawatan CEO(Bernama)
Maybank temu duga 5 calon CEO baru(Utusan Malaysia)

Fastfact 24 Jun 2013
Healthy and wealthy sector(The Star Online)
CIMB beats the odds in Singapore(The Star Online)
CIMB Singapore penyumbang utama untung kumpulan(Berita Harian)
CIMB, San Miguel call off BoC deal(The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 23 Jun 2013
Changing banking for good(The Star Online)
Maybank sells off another 9 per cent of Indonesian unit(The Malaysian Insider)
Winds of change in emerging(The Star Online)
CIMB aborts plan to buy controlling stake in Philippine bank(The Star Online)
CIMB aborts plan to buy BoC stake(Business Times)
CIMB batal beli bank Filipina(Berita Harian)
Pelan Pengambilahan BOC Oleh CIMB Dibatalkan(Bernama)
Small but important market - Citibank(The Star Online)

Fastfact 21 Jun 2013
Maybank's sale of 5.1m BII shares won't have financial impact(The Star Online)
Maybank sells 9% of BII(The Star Online)
Maybank sells 9pc stake in BII(Business Times)
MBSB - One of nation's oldest govt-linked companies(Business Times)
Evolution of the Malaysia Building Society(Business Times)
MBSB stays lender for the people(Business Times)
EPF mulls buyout of RHB Bank?(Business Times)

Fastfact 20 Jun 2013
'CIMB still in talks with San Miguel over BoC deal'(Business Times)
CIMB peringkat akhir runding beli bank di Filipina(Berita Harian)
CIMB upgrades small-cap sector as investors' interest grows(The Sun Daily)
CIMB Group kembang perkhidmatan(Harian Metro)
Pelabur yakini Malaysia - Cimb(Berita Harian)
Kehadiran Besar Pada Persidangan CIMB Cerminkan Keyakinan Pelabur Terhadap Malaysia(Bernama)
CEO: MBSB not in hurry to get banking licence(The Star Online)
MBSB gears up to be full-fledged bank(Business Times)
MBSB Tidak Tergesa-gesa Untuk Mendapatkan Lesen Perbankan, Kata CEO(Bernama)
Kekal hala tuju utama(Harian Metro)
AIA Bhd, Public Bank launch new investment-linked plan(The Sun Daily)
AIA, Public Bank Launch Empower Insurance Plans(Bernama)
AIA, Public Bank Lancar Pelan Insurans Empower(Bernama)
Low bids for Hwang-DBS due to the banking group’s poor Q3 results(The Star Online)

Fastfact 19 Jun 2013
CIMB Asia-Pacific Conference to feature 65 leading corporates(Business Times)
CIMB Research upgrades Malaysia’s Small Cap sector to Outperform(The Star Online)

Fastfact 17 Jun 2013
Slashed fee sees rise in online banking activities(The Star Online)
Bank offering loans to buy solar panels(The Star Online)
Affin joins programme to develop top-notch bankers(Business Times)
Affin kemuka tawaran beli HDIB 2 minggu lagi(berita Harian)
Corporates gather for 2-day CIMB Annual Asia-Pacific Conference(The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 14 Jun 2013
Wahid pick shows bank sector’s talent, says Najib(The Malaysia Insider)
PM: Abdul Wahid's appointment shows depth of finance sector(The Sun Daily)
PM: Wahid's EPU role shows depth of talent(Business Times)
Wahid's Appointment Shows Depth Of Finance Sector: Najib(Bernama)
Najib jokingly apologises for ‘poaching’ Maybank chief(The Star Online)
Pelantikan ketua Maybank tunjuk betapa mendalamnya sektor kewangan, kata Najib(The Malaysia Insider)
Maybank still keen to expand presence overseas(The Star Online)
New Maybank CEO likely by end-June(Business Times)
Maybank's New Chief Might Be Announced End-June(Bernama)
CEO baru Maybank diumum akhir Jun(Sinar Online)
CEO Baharu Maybank Mungkin Diumum Akhir Jun(Bernama)
CEO baru Maybank diumum akhir Jun(Sinar Online)
CIMB targets 60% overseas contribution(The Sun Daily)
CIMB eyes 60pc overseas business earnings(Business Times)
CIMB Sasar 60 Peratus Sumbangan Perniagaan Dari Luar Negara(Bernama)
Tingkat 60% sumbangan perniagaan luar negara - CIMB(Harian Metro)
CIMB to boost contribution from overseas ops, branch in Laos this year(The Star Online)
Program CIMB Fusion diperluas(Sinar Online)
Manulife, Alliance Bank jalin kerjasama(Sinar Online)

Fastfact 13 Jun 2013
Basel III rating methods unveiled(The Star Online)
Maybank wants to capitalise on ‘mass affluent’ customer group(The Star Online)
Maybank Targets 60,000 Customers To Sign Up For Latest Service(Bernama)
Aspire jadi sandaran Maybank(Utusan Malaysia)
60,000 pelanggan disasar guna Maybank ASPIRE(Utusan Malaysia)
Maybank ASPIRE tarik pelanggan mewah(Harian Metro)
Talks On San Miguel Stake Purchase Still On, Says Nazir(Bernama)
Nazir: 'Philippines deal not reached yet'(Business Times)
CIMB chief hints at BoC deal(The Sun Daily)
Rundingan Pembelian Pegangan San Miguel Masih Berlangsung, Kata Nazir(Bernama)
Perbincangan peringkat akhir - CIMB(Harian Metro)
CIMB debt assigned AA+ rating(The Star Online)
CIMB's RM10b debt rated AA+(Business Times)
CIMB Fusion offers unique working experience for graduates(Business Times)
CIMB teams up with six firms to help enhance graduates’ skills(The Star Online)
AmBank Opens First Priority Banking Centre In Kuching(Bernama)
AmBank Buka Pusat 'Priority Banking' Pertama Di Kuching(Bernama)
AmBank buka pusat priority banking di Kuching(Utusan Malaysia)

Fastfact 12 Jun 2013
CIMB to buy San Miguel unit in deal worth nearly RM944.25mil(The Star Online)
San Miguel to sell 58pc stake in bank to CIMB(Business Times)
San Miguel seals deal to sell control of banking unit to CIMB(The Sun Daily)
San Miguel seals deal to sell control of banking unit to CIMB(The Malaysia Insider)

Fastfact 11 Jun 2013
Alliance offers solar panel loans(Business Times)
Manulife, Alliance Bank formalise bancassurance tie-up on Thursday(The Sun Daily)
CIMB Group to list up to 100m shares on Thai exchange(The Sun Daily)
CIMB gets nod for Thai dual listing(Business Times)

Fastfact 10 Jun 2013
Hong Leong Financial Group seen as privatisation target(The Star Online)

Fastfact 08 Jun 2013
Alliance Research Believes Banks' Earning Momentum Will Pick Up In Coming Quarters(Bernama)
Alliance sees pick-up in banks' earnings momentum(Business Times)
Pendapatan bank meningkat 2013 - Alliance(Utusan Malaysia)

Fastfact 06 Jun 2013
CIMB targets 18% growth for current and savings account deposits(The Star Online)
CIMB aims to increase CASA by 18% this year(The Sun Daily)
CIMB Group Aims To Increase CASA By Almost 18 Percent This Year(Bernama)
CIMB sasar pertumbuhan 18%(Kosmo)
Maiden income distribution(The Star Online)
Abdul Wahid and Waytha sworn in as senators(The Star Online)
Abdul Wahid and Waytha Moorthy sworn-in as Senators(The Sun Daily)
Abdul Wahid, Waytha Moorthy Sworn In As Senators(Bernama)
Abdul Wahid Dan P.waytha Moorthy Angkat Sumpah Sebagai Senator(Bernama)
Abdul Wahid, Waytha Moorthy angkat sumpah (Harian Metro)
Ikrar Wahid(Berita Harian)
Maybank officer-in-charge named pending appointment of president and CEO(The Malaysian Insider)

Fastfact 05 Jun 2013
Rafique in charge of Maybank(The Star Online)
Maybank appoints Rafique officer-in-charge(Business Times)
Maybank group CFO is officer-in-charge(The Sun Daily)
Maybank officer-in-charge named pending appointment of president and CEO(The Malaysian Insider)
Mohamed Rafique Merican Dilantik Sebagai Pegawai Bertanggungjawab Maybank Sementara(Bernama)
Mohamed Rafique pangku tugas selia Maybank(Berita Harian)
Rafique dilantik pegawai bertanggungjawab Maybank(Harian Metro)
Rafique Merican pangku tugas sementara CEO Maybank(Utusan Malaysia)
Positive loans growth in 2H(The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 04 Jun 2013
Maybank’s BII head to be back in KL soon?(Business Times)

Fastfact 03 Jun 2013
Maybank staff to host farewell party for Abdul Wahid(Business Times)
Wahid yakin Maybank nikmati pertumbuhan tinggi(Berita Harian)

Fastfact 02 Jun 2013
Azman: Exciting year for banks(The Star Online)
Banking Sector To Stay Strong: IBBM(Bernama)
Perbankan Malaysia kekal stabil(Utusan Malaysia)
Sektor Perbankan Terus Kukuh: IBBM(Bernama)

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Fastfact 31 May 2013
Maybank Wins 'the Best Issuing Institution In Southeast Asia' Award(Bernama)
Maybank Menang Anugerah Institusi Pengeluar Terbaik Di Asia Tenggara(Bernama)

Fastfact 30 May 2013
NUBE asks courts to probe Maybank CEO over dismissal of bank unionists(The Malaysian Insider)
NUBE mahu mahkamah siasat CEO Maybank berkenaan pemecatan ahli kesatuan bank(The Malaysian Insider)
RHBCap posts lower Q1 net profit(The Star Online)
RHBCap net profit falls to RM357m in Q1(Business Times)
RHB Capital Q1 pre-tax profit slips to RM494.3m(The Malaysian Insider)
RHBCap Q1 net profit falls 18%(The Sun Daily)
Untung Pracukai Suku Pertama RHB Capital Susut RM494.3 Juta(Bernama)

Fastfact 29 May 2013
RHB catat untung RM1.8b(Sinar Online)
IBBM Collaborates With Public Bank Through Chartered Banker Education Pathway(Bernama)
Leon Fuat public issue oversubscribed 23.32 times(The Sun Daily)
Public Bank tingkat kemahiran pekerja(Sinar Online)
RAM reaffirms BNP Paribas’s AA2/P1 rating(The Malaysian Insider)

Fastfact 28 May 2013
'Maybank loan growth to pick up'(Business Times)
Maybank extends housing loan scheme to Sydney, Perth, Singapore(The Star Online)
Maybank extends loan scheme to Sydney, Perth and S’pore(The Star Online)
Maybank expands overseas property loan scheme(The Sun Daily)
Maybank aims to provide RM200m financing for overseas properties(The Malaysian Insider)
Maybank Aims To Provide RM200 Million Financing For Overseas Properties(Bernama)
Maybank Sasar Sedia Pembiayaan RM200 Juta Bagi Hartanah Luar Negara(Bernama)
Maybank sasar sedia pembiayaan RM200 juta hartanah luar negara(Sinar Online)
Beli hartanah luar negara guna ringgit(Berita Harian)
Pinjaman pembelian hartanah luar negara(Utusan Malaysia)
Maybank tawar pinjaman ringgit(Harian Metro)
Maybank tawar pembiayaan rumah di Sydney, Perth, Singapura(Utusan Malaysia)
Analysts: Maybank's Domestic Loan Growth To Pick Up In Next Few Quarters(Bernama)
Pinjaman domestik Maybank dijangka meningkat - Penganalisis(Utusan Malaysia)
Alliance Bank, Manulife close to tie-up: source(The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 27 May 2013
CIMB's Nazir, AirAsia's Fernandes and SP Setia's Liew are best CEOs(The Star Online)
FinanceAsia poll: Nazir Razak voted 'Best CEO'(Business Times)
Nazir voted Malaysia's Best CEO in FinanceAsia poll(The Sun Daily)
Nazir, Faizal Voted Malaysia's Best CEO, CFO In FinanceAsia Poll(Bernama)
Nazir, Faizal voted Malaysia’s best CEO, CFO(The Malaysian Insider)
Nazir Razak dipilih CEO Terbaik Malaysia(Sinar Online)
Nazir, Faizal Dipilih CEO, CFO Terbaik Dalam Kajian FinanceAsia(Bernama)
Nazir, Faizal dipilih CEO, CFO terbaik kajian FinanceAsia(Utusan Malaysia)

Fastfact 26 May 2013
Aktiviti M&A bank pelaburan dijangka rancak - MIDF(Utusan Malaysia)

Fastfact 24 May 2013
Maybank bullish on growth, to expand regionally under new leadership(The Star Online)
Maybank Q1 net swells to RM1.51b(Business Times)
Maybank Q1 results within expectation(The Sun Daily)
Maybank on track for 40pc PBT contribution from international operations(The Malaysian Insider)
Maybank Q1 PBT Up 12.8 Pct To RM2.13 Billion(Bernama)
Prestasi Maybank terus kukuh(Sinar Online)
Laba suku pertama RM1.5b(Harian Metro)
Untung Maybank RM1.51b(Berita Harian)
Solid experience needed as new Maybank CEO(The Sun Daily)
New Maybank Chief Should Further Regionalise The Bank, Says Wahid(Bernama)
Ketua Baharu Maybank Perlu Meluaskan Lagi Kehadiran Bank Itu Di Peringkat Serantau, Kata Wahid(Bernama)
Ketua baharu perlu perluaskan Maybank ke serantau - Wahid(Utusan Malaysia)
Public Bank And IBBM Sign Memorandum Of Understanding(Bernama)
Public Bank And IBBM Signs MoU On Chartered Banker Education Pathway(Bernama)
Public Bank Dan IBBM Tandatangan Memorandum Persefahaman(Bernama)

Fastfact 22 May 2013
CIMB: Market momentum to be strong over next 6-12 months(The Sun Daily)
CIMB Q1 profit advances 37%(The Star Online)
CIMB's Q1 net profit surges to RM1.39b(Business Times)
CIMB cautious on outlook after asset sale boosts Q1 profit(The Malaysian Insider)
CIMB Group Q1 Pre-tax Profit Swells To RM1.72 Bln(Bernama)
Untung Pracukai Suku Pertama CIMB Group Naik Kepada RM1.72 Bln(Bernama)
Untung bersih CIMB bagi suku pertama RM1.38 bilion(Harian Metro)
San Miguel keen to keep bank unit if CIMB walks away from RM905.55mil deal(The Star Online)
San Miguel keen to keep bank unit if CIMB walks away from deal(The Malaysian Insider)
San Miguel keen to keep bank unit if CIMB walks away from deal -president(The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 21 May 2013
Public Bank, Japan's Resona Bank extend collaboration(The Sun Daily)
Maybank seeking suitable replacement for CEO Wahid(The Star Online)
Maybank to draw up shortlist of candidates for CEO post soon(Business Times)
Maybank identifying possible candidate for president/CEO(The Malaysian Insider)
Maybank Identifying Possible Candidate For President/CEO(Bernama)
Maybank Kenal Pasti Bakal Calon Bagi Presiden/CEO(Bernama)
Maybank kenal pasti bakal calon bagi Presiden/CEO(The Malaysian Insider)
Maybank Kenal Pasti Bakal Calon Bagi Presiden/CEO(Bernama)
Calon terbaik ganti Abdul Wahid(Harian Metro)
Affin Holdings Q1 profit slips to RM150.8mil(The Star Online)
Affin Q1 net profit down 9%(The Sun Daily)
Affin Holdings nets RM150.8m in first quarter(Business Times)
Affin reports lower Q1 profit(The Malaysian Insider)
Affin Lapor Untung Pracukai Suku Pertama Lebih Rendah(Bernama)

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Fastfact 20 May 2013
Wahid Omar: New responsibility challenging(Business Times)
Abdul Wahid and Paul Low taking huge pay cuts(The Star Online)

Fastfact 19 May 2013
Resona: Public Bank tie-up part of Asian expansion(Business Times)
Abdul Wahid to resign as Maybank president & CEO on June 4(The Malaysian Insider)
Wahid Omar to resign as Maybank President & CEO on June 4(The Sun Daily)
Maybank may name new chief next week(Business Times)
Abdul Wahid Letak Jawatan Sebagai CEO Maybank Pada 4 Jun Nanti(Bernama)
Wahid letak jawatan CEO Maybank 4 Jun(Berita Harian)

Fastfact 17 May 2013
Picket against GLCs to go on, bank workers tell Putrajaya(The Malaysian Insider)
Khairussaleh at the helm of Maybank?(The Star Online)
Maybank pilih pengganti Abdul Wahid(Berita Harian)
Wahid umum prestasi kewangan Maybank minggu depan(Utusan Malaysia)
Kestabilan politik, keyakinan pelabur kembangkan ekonomi - CIMB(Utusan Malaysia)
Nazir: Decision on CIMB buying stake in Philippines' Bank of Commerce (BoC) to be known within a month(The Star Online)
CIMB Hldgs to decide soon on BoC stake buy(Business Times)
BoC buy still touch and go for CIMB(The Sun Daily)
CIMB boss denies talks with San Miguel abandoned(The Malaysian Insider)
Negotiations Between CIMB And San Miguel Not Scrapped, Says Nazir(Bernama)
AMMB Q4 net climbs 24.9pc(Business Times)
AMMB to complete due diligence for HwangDBS buy in 2 weeks(The Sun Daily)
AMMB To Complete Due Diligence On Hwang-DBS' Investment Banking Unit In Next Two Weeks(Bernama)
AMMB untung RM1.635 bilion(Berita Harian)
AmBank rekod keuntungan RM1.7b (Harian Metro)

Fastfact 16 May 2013
Who Will Succeed Maybank President & CEO Datuk Seri Abdul Wahid Omar?(Bernama)
Siapa Yang Akan Ganti Presiden & CEO Maybank Datuk Seri Abdul Wahid Omar?(Bernama)
Internal candidate likely to replace Wahid as Maybank chief(Business Times)
Siapa pengganti Abdul Wahid di Maybank?(Berita Harian)
NUBE Congratulates Richard Riot Over Appointment As Human Resource Minister(Bernama)
San Miguel says sale of BoC to CIMB at final stage(The Star Online)
San Miguel may scrap deal to sell bank stake to CIMB(Business Times)
CIMB hadapi kesukaran kuasai bank Filipina(Utusan Malaysia)

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Fastfact 14 May 2013
HLB announces new appointment(The Star Online)
HLBB Appoints Ramamurthy As New Trade And Global Transaction Banking Head(Bernama)
HLBB Lantik Ramamurthy Sebagai Ketua Perdagangan Dan Perbankan Transaksi Global Baharu(Bernama)
MARC Sahkan Penarafan AAA(bg) Ke Atas RM1 Bln MTN Boustead(Bernama)

Fastfact 13 May 2013
Call to woo more Mideast funds(Business Times)
CIMB Australia forms strategic alliance with Morgans(The Star Online)
CIMB Australia, RBS Morgans in strategic pact(Business Times)
CIMB Australia and RBS Morgans agrees to further cooperation(The Sun Daily)
CIMB Australia, Morgans In Strategic Alliance Pact(Bernama)
CIMB Australia, Morgans Jalin Perjanjian Gabungan Strategik(Bernama)
CIMB Australia, Morgans jalin kerjasama(Utusan Malaysia)
MARC affirms financial institutions ratings of AAA/MARC-1 to Maybank(The Malaysian Insider)
MARC affirms Maybank’s ratings(CPI Financial)

Fastfact 12 May 2013
MARC affirms Maybank’s AAA/MARC-1 ratings(The Malaysian Insider)
Hong Leong Bank's Third Quarter Net Profit Falls Due To Higher Provisions(Bernama)
Untung Bersih Suku Ketiga Hong Leong Bank Susut Kerana Peruntukan Lebih Tinggi(Bernama)

Fastfact 10 May 2013
HLB earnings up on higher non-interest income(The Star Online)
Hong Leong plans higher interim dividend(Business Times)
Hong Leong Bank Q3 net profit down 23%(The Sun Daily)
HLFG registers pre-tax profit of RM618.5m in Q3(The Malaysian Insider)
CIMB: Foreign reserves set to swell to US$144.6b(Business Times)
CIMB to look again at Thai listing plans (Business Times)
CIMB seeks nod for Thai dual-listing(The Sun Daily)
CIMB Group Teruskan Rancangan Penyenaraian Di Thailand(Bernama)

Fastfact 09 May 2013
CIMB gets Hong Kong banking licence(Business Times)

Fastfact 08 May 2013
OCBC Malaysia FY12 net profit up 4%(The Sun Daily)
OCBC 2012 pre-tax profit advances 5% to RM1bil(The Star Online)
OCBC Bank records RM811m net gain(Business Times)
OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Chalks Up 5 Per Cent Hike In PBT To RM1.085 Billion In 2012(Bernama)
OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Catat Peningkatan 5 Peratus Pada Untung Pra Cukai 2012(Bernama)
OCBC Bank catat keuntungan RM1 bilion(Harian Metro)

Fastfact 07 May 2013
Alliance Research Upgrades Banking Sector To 'Overweight'(Bernama)
Alliance Research Naik Taraf Sektor Perbankan Kepada 'Beli Lebih'(Bernama)
RHB Research Maintains 'Overweight' Call On Banking Sector(Bernama)
Banking stocks to catch-up with regional peers(The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 06 May 2013
CIMB set to meet target(The Star Online)
In new phase banking mergers and acquisitions will be at a higher price(The Star Online)

Fastfact 03 May 2013
Timbalan KPN: Polis henti piket NUBE kerana berbau politik(Sinar Online)
Maybank ranked world’s 13th strongest(The Star Online)
Maybank named world’s 13th strongest bank(Business Times)
Maybank Now 13th Most Strongest Bank In The World(Bernama)
Maybank kini bank ke-13 paling kukuh di dunia(Sinar Online)
Maybank Kini Bank Ke-13 Paling Kukuh Di Dunia(Bernama)
Maybank tangga ke-13 paling kukuh di dunia(Berita Harian)
Maybank bank ke-13 paling kukuh di dunia(Utusan Malaysia)
Hong Leong Research 'Overweight' On Banking Sector(Bernama)
Hong Leong Research ‘overweight’ on banking sector(The Malaysian Insider)

Fastfact 02 May 2013
Corporates want more transparency and stability in banking sector(The Star Online)

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Fastfact 30 April 2013
Analysts expect Maybank Q1 results to be muted(The Star Online)
Maybank launches Manchester United Visa Infinite credit card(The Star Online)
Maybank targets high-net-worth users(Business Times)
Maybank, MU partnership strengthens card biz(The Sun Daily)
Maybank Eyes High Net Worth Users For New Credit Card(Bernama)
Maybank Sasar Pengguna Berada Kad Kredit Baharu(Bernama)
Sasar 800,000 pemegang kad jenama MU - Maybank(Harian Metro)
Maybank sasar 800,000 pemegang kad jenama MU(Utusan Malaysia)
OSK-DMG becomes member of RHB banking group(The Star Online)
DMG & Partners Now A Member Of RHB Banking Group(Bernama)
DMG & Partners now member of RHB Banking Group(The Malaysian Insider)
CIMB Niaga first quarter income expands 12%(The Star Online)

Fastfact 29 April 2013
CIMB to develop globally recognised Asean bankers(The Star Online)
CIMB grooms employee development(The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 28 April 2013
Maybank's BII Q1 net profit up 16pc(Business Times)
Maybank units see RM7b total gross premium, contribution(Business Times)
CIMB signs deal to train its 42,000 employees(Business Times)
CIMB Jalin Kerjasama Dengan IBBM Lancar Program Ahli Bank Bertauliah(Bernama)

Fastfact 26 April 2013
Maybank’s BII Q1 net profit rises 16%(The Star Online)

Fastfact 25 April 2013
Affin yakin ambil alih Hwang-DBS(Sinar Online)
Kenanga positive of Public Bank(The Malaysian Insider)
Maybank clinches 'Best Managed Bank' award(Business Times)
Wahid bags Asian award(The Star Online)
Presiden Maybank Menangi Anugerah Kecemerlangan Kepimpinan The Asian Banker(Bernama)
Abdul Wahid dapat anugerah(Berita Harian)
Spotlight on CIMB move(The Star Online)
CIMB out to challenge global rivals(Business Times)

Fastfact 24 April 2013
Public Bank profit rises 4%(The Star Online)
Public Bank Q1 net profit climbs 4%(The Sun Daily)
Public Bank's Q1 net profit rises 4.1pc to RM968.3m(Business Times)
Public Bank untung bersih RM978.92j(Berita Harian)

Fastfact 23 April 2013
Public Bank Q1 earnings up 4.1% to RM968.3m(The Star Online)
Pinjaman perumahan lulus 10 minit - Citibank(Sinar Online)
Maybank to leverage on innovative products(Business Times)
Maybank Eyes RM100 Million In AsSB Transactions At MSAM 2013(Bernama)
Maybank Sasar Transaksi ASB RM100 Juta Dalam MSAM 2013(Bernama)
StanChart taps robust travel mart(Business Times)
Stanchart eyes 80,000 new cardholders(The Sun Daily)
Stanchart Eyes 80,000 New Carholders(Bernama)
Stanchart Sasar 80,000 Pemegang Kad Baharu(Bernama)
Affin denies takeover by AMMB(The Malaysian Insider)
Affin denies AMMB eyeing Affin Bank(The Sun Daily)
Affin yakin atasi AMMB(Harian Metro)
Synergy in Hwang-DBS deal(The Star Online)
Affin optimistic about winning bid to acquire HwangDBS(The Malaysian Insider)
Affin gets Bank of East Asia full backing in HwangDBS bid(Business Times)
Affin Optimistic Of Winning Bid To Acquire Investment Unit Of HwangDBS(Bernama)
Affin Yakin Menangi Bidaan Untuk Beli Unit Pelaburan HwangDBS(Bernama)
RHBCap’s FY12 pre-tax profit rises to RM2.38b(The Malaysian Insider)
RHBCap's FY12 Pre-tax Profit Rises To RM2.38 Billion(Bernama)
Untung Pracukai Tahun Kewangan Kedua RHBCap Naik Kepada RM2.38 Bilion(Bernama)

Fastfact 22 April 2013
Citibank bullish on credit card ops(The Star Online)
Citibank to up home loan market share with new service(The Sun Daily)
UOB to double credit card market share in 3 years(The Sun Daily)
UOB sasar kuasai 10 peratus pasaran menerusi kad UOB Lady's(Utusan Malaysia)

Fastfact 21 April 2013
UOB targets financially successful women(The Star Online)
UOB Eyes 10 Per Cent Share Of Cards Market In 3 Years(Bernama)
UOB wants bigger share of credit card market(Business Times)
UOB Sasar 10 Peratus Penguasaan Pasaran Kad Dalam Tiga Tahun(Bernama)

Fastfact 19 April 2013
CIMB Niaga expected to overtake Malaysian operations as largest earnings contributor(The Malaysian Insider)
CIMB kukuh posisi di Asia Tenggara(Sinar Online)

Fastfact 18 April 2013
CIMB to bank on Indonesian ops(Business Times)
Operasi Kumpulan CIMB di Indonesia bakal atasi Malaysia(Utusan Malaysia)
CIMB hopeful of Thai listing this year(The Star Online)
CIMB's dual listing in Thailand expected by Q4(The Sun Daily)
Malaysia’s CIMB says Thailand dual listing slated for Q4 2013(The Malaysian Insider)
Kedua terbesar di Thai - CIMB(Harian Metro)
CIMB Niaga Expected To Overtake Malaysian Operations As Largest Earnings Contributor(Bernama)
CIMB Niaga Dijangka Mengatasi Operasi Malaysia Sebagai Penyumbang Pendapatan Terbesar(Bernama)
CIMB Niaga bakal jadi penyumbang terbesar (Berita Harian)
Maybank supports micro sales(The Malay Mail)
RHB Bank offering Vespa packages(The Malay Mail)

Fastfact 17 April 2013
PwC: Asia-Pacific to stay most active for banking M&A(The Sun Daily)
Maybank aims RM5m transactions from blogshops(The Sun Daily)
Maybank2u Pay to facilitate online shopping(Business Times)
Maybank2u Pay To Attract At Least 5 Per Cent Of 3,000 Local Blogshop Community This Year(Bernama)
Maybank2u Pay pantas, selamat(Berita Harian)
Gerbang untuk blog - Maybank(Utusan Malaysia)
Transaksi kedai blog - Maybank(Harian Metro)
Sasar 1.5j pelanggan - RHB Bank(Sinar Online)

Fastfact 16 April 2013
RHB aims for 1.5 million Internet and mobile customers(The Star Online)
RHB Bank to grow internet banking users by half this year(The Sun Daily)
RHB to grow online customers to 1.5m(Business Times)
RHB Hopes To Achieve 1.5 Million Internet Banking Customer Base(Bernama)
RHB Harap Capai 1.5 Juta Pelanggan Perbankan Internet(Bernama)
RHB harap capai 1.5 juta pelanggan perbankan internet(Sinar Online)
Perkukuh online(Harian Metro)
RHB sasar 1.5 juta pelanggan perbankan Internet(Utusan Malaysia)

Fastfact 15 April 2013
Sun Life, Khazanah complete acquisition of CIMB Aviva(The Sun Daily)
CIMB starts investment banking and brokerage ops in India(The Star Online)
CIMB starts broking ops in India(The Sun Daily)
CIMB expands footprint to India(Business Times)
CIMB Mulakan Urus Niaga Perbankan Pelaburan, Pembrokeran Di India(Bernama)
CIMB operasi di Mumbai(Berita Harian)
CIMB Group berjaya tembusi pasaran India(Utusan Malaysia)
AMMB's non-interest income ratio of 40% achieveable(The Star Online)

Fastfact 14 April 2013
Maybank Kim Eng Appoints Ronnie Fernandiz As CFO(Bernama)
Sun Life Financial And Khazanah Complete Acquisition Of CIMB Aviva(Bernama)
CIMB Aviva acquisition completed(The Star Online)
AMMB stays in shape to compete and grow its business(The Star Online)
On transformation trail - AMMB(The Star Online)

Fastfact 11 April 2013
Maybank's Luxury Edition promises higher returns(Business Times)
Maybank perkenal pelaburan pasaran mewah(Sinar Online)

Fastfact 10 April 2013
CIMB Thai sees lower loan growth(The Star Online)
CIMB Thai expects Q1 loans to grow 8pc(Business Times)
CIMB Group offers shares to employees(The Star Online)
Maybank aims for RM275mil from new plan(The Star Online)
Maybank aims RM275m sales from new plan(The Sun Daily)
Maybank Eyes RM275 Million In Sales For Investment-Linked Insurance Plan(Bernama)
Maybank Sasar RM275 Juta Jualan Pelan Insurans Berkaitan Pelaburan(Bernama)
RAM Beri Penarafan 'AAA' Bagi Program MTN Senior Public Bank(Bernama)
Hong Leong Capital at 13-year high(The Star Online)

Fastfact 09 April 2013
Public Bank to set up RM5b bond programme(The Sun Daily)
Public Bank gets SC approval for proposed senior medium term notes programme(The Star Online)
Affin awaits BNM's nod for Hwang-DBS talks(The Sun Daily)
Why are Affin and AMMB going after Hwang-DBS?(The Star Online)
OSK-UOB declares distributions for 7 funds(The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 08 April 2013
Pengguna mahu khidmat perbankan lebih baik(Utusan Malaysia)
Banks and union lock horns(The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 07 April 2013
HLA new business grows 48.5pc(Business Times)
Malaysia's Mobile Communications Growth Puts Pressure On Banks For Better Services(Bernama)
Pertumbuhan Komunikasi Mudah Alih Malaysia Berikan Tekanan Untuk Bank Sediakan Perkhidmatan Lebih Baik(Bernama)

Fastfact 05 April 2013
Maybank latih pekerja di IBBM(Sinar Online)
General election may have an impact on outlook of M'sian stock market(The Star Online)
FBM KLCI seen hitting 1,720 points(Business Times)
Citibank Expects FBM KLCI To Touch 1,720 Level By Year-end(Bernama)
Citibank Jangka FBM KLCI Cecah Paras 1,720 Menjelang Akhir Tahun(Bernama)
FBM KLCI mampu cecah 1,720 mata(Berita Harian)
Bursa touches historic high of 1,700.55(Business Times)
Impak sementara pilihan raya(Utusan Malaysia)

Fastfact 04 April 2013
Maybank teams up with IBBM to provide professional courses(Business Times)
Maybank Signs MoU With IBBM On Professional Courses For Staff(Bernama)
UOB seeks to grow wealth segment(The Malay Mail)

Fastfact 03 April 2013
Nomura 'overweight' on Malaysian banks(Business Times)
Union accuses CIMB of racially profiling loan applicants(The Malaysian Insider)
Bursa Malaysia Applauds Public Bank As First Adopter Of eRights Service(Bernama)
Bursa applauds Public Bank for adopting eRights service(The Star Online)
HLGBF declares distribution of 2.0 sen per unit(The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 02 April 2013
Selesai pemerolehan 40% pegangan - RHB Bank(Harian Metro)
More downside risks may prevail for banking sector this year(The Star Online)
Union plans to turn the screws on banks ahead of Election 2013(The Malaysian Insider)
Kesatuan Sekerja Bank bercadang anjur bantahan menjelang Pilihan Raya 2013(The Malaysian Insider)

Fastfact 01 April 2013
Maybank sasar No.1(Utusan Malaysia)
AXA Affin has double-digit growth covered(Business Times)
Mixed views on Chia’s successor at Hong Leong Bank(The Star Online)

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Fastfact 31 March 2013
Ambank cari rakan kongsi(Utusan Malaysia)
MBSB’s joins other big boys in the auto-financing sector(The Star Online)
Hong Leong Bank chief to retire on June 30 to pursue her next chapter of life(The Star Online)
Hong Leong Bank chief Yvonne Chia to step down in June(The Sun Daily)
HLBB's Chia to retire end of June(Business Times)
Yvonne Chia Retires As Hong Leong Bank Group MD And CEO On June 30(Bernama)
Yvonne Chia Bersara Sebagai Pengarah Urusan Dan CEO Hong Leong Bank Group Pada 30 Jun(Bernama)
UOb Sasar Gandakan Asas Pelanggan Pegurusan Kekayaan Dengan Produk Baharu(Bernama)
UOB akan lancar produk baru(Sinar Online)

Fastfact 29 March 2013
Risk management, internal audit functions need to collaborate more: survey(The Sun Daily)
Indonesian licence reciprocity issue may impact M'sian banks(The Star Online)
Maybank targets Mumbai branch to be operational by July 2013(The Malaysian Insider)
Maybank to open branch in Mumbai in July(The Sun Daily)
Maybank Targets Mumbai Branch To Be Operational By July 2013(Bernama)
Maybank Sasar Cawangan Mumbai Beroperasi Mulai Julai 2013(Bernama)
Maybank ke Mumbai(Utusan Malaysia)
Maybank may seek more time to pare down BII stake(The Star Online)
Maybank is open to M&A within Asean(Business Times)
Maybank terus fokus pasaran Asean(Sinar Online)
CIMB Taiwan acquisition done(The Star Online)
CIMB Rallies To Close At New High(Bernama)
CIMB rallies to new high(The Malaysian Insider)
Saham CIMB meningkat ke paras tertinggi baharu(Sinar Online)

Fastfact 27 March 2013
Maybank Tingkatkan Sistem Pengurusan Tunai Menggunakan Windows Phone 8(Bernama)

Fastfact 26 March 2013
OSK-UOB Investment to grow AUM to RM8b in 2013(The Sun Daily)
OSK-UOB launches Series 7 low-risk funds(Business Times)
OSK-UOB Optimistic New Fund Will Rake In Sales Of Up To 100 Million Units(Bernama)
Sasar jual 100j unit Dana Bon Fokus(Utusan Malaysia)

Fastfact 25 March 2013
Malaysian banks take heed of complaints, making huge investments to improve services(The Star Online)
Intai jadi ke-3 terbesar ASEAN - Maybank(Utusan Malaysia)
CIMB Group starts equities brokerage biz in Seoul(The Sun Daily)
CIMB expands into South Korea(Business Times)
CIMB starts operations in South Korea(The Star Online)
CIMB Securities mula urus niaga pembrokeran ekuiti di Korea(Berita Harian)
CIMB Securities mula operasi di Korea(Utusan Malaysia)

Fastfact 24 March 2013
CIMB Begins Investment Banking And Brokerage Businesses In Korea(Bernama)
CIMB Mulakan Urus Niaga Pelaburan Perbankan, Pembrokeran Di Korea(Bernama)
Maybank innovates to stay ahead in Malaysia and regionally(The Star Online)
CEO: Regional presence growing - Maybank(The Star Online)
Maybank eyes Thai consumer bank(The Star Online)
Asset management spun off from insurance arm - Maybank(The Star Online)
MBSB lancar dua produk pinjaman (Harian Metro)
Alliance Bank wins awards in South Korea, Singapore(The Malaysian Insider)
Alliance Bank Wins Awards In South Korea, Singapore(Bernama)
Alliance Bank Raih Anugerah Di Korea Selatan, Singapura(Bernama)

Fastfact 22 March 2013
MARC: Banking sector healthy(The Star Online)
Banking Sector Remains Healthy With Basel Iii Compliance Underway(Bernama)
RHB to conclude stake in Indonesian bank soon(The Star Online)
RHB Bank Aims To Conclude 40 Per Cent Stake Acquisition In Bank Mestika By Early Q3 2013(Bernama)
RHB Bank Sasar Selesai Belian Pegangan 40 Peratus Bank Mestika Menjelang Awal Suku Ketiga 2013(Bernama)
Sasar ambil alih suku ke-3(Utusan Malaysia)

Fastfact 21 March 2013
More room for foreign banks(Business Times)

Fastfact 19 March 2013
RAM Ratings Ulangi Unjuran Stabil Ke Atas Sektor Perbankan Malaysia(Bernama)
Public Bank succession plan in place(The Star Online)
Public Bank to keep 40-50% dividend payment(The Sun Daily)
Public Bank sees sustained growth(Business Times)
Public Bank aims to maintain dividend payout for FY13(The Malaysian Insider)
Public Bank Azam Kekalkan Pembayaran Dividen Untuk Tahun 2013(Bernama)
Kadar bayaran dividen kekal(Harian Metro)
OCBC Bank bullish on loan growth this year(The Sun Daily)
OCBC Bank still bullish on loan growth this year(The Malaysian Insider)
OCBC Bank bullish on loan expansion in 2013(Business Times)

Fastfact 18 March 2013
Banks must quickly embrace digital evolution(Business Times)

Fastfact 17 March 2013
Maybank: Debit card billings to hit RM6b(Business Times)
Khazanah eyeing GE's US$1.8b Thai bank stake(Business Times)
Khazanah eyes GE’s Thai bank stake(The Star Online)

Fastfact 15 March 2013
Maybank sees 34% rise in debit card billings(The Star Online)
Maybank Expects Debit Card Billings To Rise 34 Per Cent To RM6 Billion(Bernama)
Maybank Unjur Pembayaran Kad Debit Meningkat 34 Peratus Kepada RM6 Bilion(Bernama)
Maybank perkenal kad Superman(Sinar Online)
Maybank unjur bayaran kad debit naik RM6b(Harian Metro)

Fastfact 14 March 2013
Kuwait Finance House revamp plan includes a new CEO, creating separate investment banking unit(The Star Online)
CIMB highlights the smaller counters, with MyEG its top pick(The Star Online)
CIMB Aviva New shareholder Sun Life to introduce broader life insurance products(The Star Online)
Cathay Pacific net profit slumps 83pc(Business Times)
‘Solid progress’ at Pacific trade talks but no quick Japan entry(The Malaysian Insider)
'Solid progress in trade talks'(Business Times)

Fastfact 13 March 2013
CIMB kekal penguasaan(Harian Metro)
Affin in "preliminary" talks to buy Hwang-DBS(The Sun Daily)
HLBB appoints new head of digital banking(The Malaysian Insider)

Fastfact 12 March 2013
Maybank offers one of the highest dividend yields(The Star Online)
Alliance Bank seals share sale deal with AIA(Business Times)

Fastfact 11 March 2013
HLCap responds to query on stock price(The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 08 March 2013
Malaysian banks to register stable loan growth of 10% to 11%(The Star Online)

Fastfact 07 March 2013
Mega bank merger on the cards?(The Star Online)
Hong Leong Cap shares to be suspended (Business Times)
Hong Leong Capital extends gains, suspension looms(The Star Online)
Affin deal progressing, Bank Muamalat acquisition to complete by month-end(The Star Online)

Fastfact 06 March 2013
Banking continues to be ‘overweight’(The Star Online)
What's next after cap on bank bonuses?(The Star Online)
CIMB kekal penguasaan(Harian Metro)
CIMB holds Asia Pacific investor conference in New York(The Malaysian Insider)
CIMB showcases top Asia-Pacifc companies in conference’(The Star Online)
CIMB hosts inaugural Asia Pacific investors' conferencein New York(Business Times)
CIMB Holds Asia Pacific Investor Conference In New York(Bernama)
CIMB Adakan Persidangan Pelabur Asia Pasifik Di New York(Bernama)

Fastfact 05 March 2013
New Act would probably not require banking tycoons to sell down stakes(The Star Online)
RHB Research Overweight On Banking Sector(Bernama)
RHB Research Beri Saranan 'overweight' Bagi Sektor Perbankan(Bernama)
S&P Assigns 'axA' Asean Rating For RHB Bank's Ringgit-denominated Notes(Bernama)
S&P Berikan Penarafan Asean 'aXA' Untuk Nota Denominasi Ringgit Rhb Bank(Bernama)
UOB aims to double corporate loans to foreign firms here in 3 years(The Sun Daily)
UOB Malaysia To Double Corporate Loans To Foreign Investors In 3 Years(Bernama)
UOB to double loans to foreign firms(Business Times)
UOB Malaysia Gandakan Pinjaman Korporat Kepada Pelabur Asing Dalam Tiga Tahun(Bernama)

Fastfact 04 March 2013
Overseas drive by M'sian banks pays dividends, particularly from Indonesia and S'pore(The Star Online)
S&P: Banks to remain competitive(Business Times)
HLB gets nod to open bank in Cambodia(The Sun Daily)
Attempted takeover of Hong Leong Capital by Hong Leong Financial Group raises questions(The Star Online)
RHB, JBIC in US$100m green tie-up(The Sun Daily)
UOB to set up FDI advisory units prompted by rising intra-regional trade(The Star Online)
Citibank lancar kad kredit global(Sinar Online)

Fastfact 03 March 2013
Disconnect between GDP, profit growth(The Star Online)
IMF: Malaysian banking system sound, resilient(Business Times)
Deleveraging By Foreign Banks In Malaysia Manageable, Says IMF(Bernama)
Pengurangan Leveraj Oleh Bank Asing Di Malaysia Terkawal, Kata IMF(Bernama)
HLCap takeover saga continues(The Star Online)
Hong Leong gets nod for HLBCAM ops(Business Times)
Hong Leong sets up unit in Cambodia(The Star Online)
Hong Leong Receives Certificate Of Incorporation From Cambodian Ministry(Bernama)
Hong Leong Terima Sijil Penubuhan Daripada Kementerian Kemboja(Bernama)
AmBank renames insurance subsidiary to AmGeneral Insurance(Business Times)
Dual Branding A First For Malaysian Insurance Market: AmBank(Bernama)
Penjenamaan Berkembar Pertama Bagi Pasaran Insurans Malaysia: AmBank(Bernama)
RHB, JBIC ink US$100m 'green' deal(Business Times)
RHB, JBIC in tie-up to fund and develop green projects(The Star Online)

Fastfact 01 March 2013
Wealth of opportunities from rising affluence, says Maybank(Business Times)

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Fastfact 28 February 2013
Maybank wins big(The Star Online)
Maybank Sees Wealth Management A Growing Part Of Consumer Banking(Bernama)
Maybank kenal pasti pengurusan kekayaan bahagian penting dalam perbankan pengguna(The Malaysian Insider)
Kenal pasti pengurusan kekayaan - Maybank(Harian Metro)

Fastfact 27 February 2013
CIMB sees earnings from RBS synergies(The Sun Daily)
RHBCap profit rises 5.7pc to RM1.8b(Business Times)
Untung Pracukai Tahun Kewangan 2012 RHB Capital Meningka Kepada RM2.4 Bln(Bernama)
Malaysian tycoon fails to take Hong Leong Capital private(The Malaysian Insider)
Maybulk Q4 profit hit by lower freight rates, higher operating cost(The Star Online)

Fastfact 26 February 2013
Four banks said to handle UMW unit's planned IPO(Business Times)
CIMB delivers record profit of RM4.35bil in 2012 - what's next?(The Star Online)
CIMB’s Q4 net profit drops on acquisition costs(The Malaysian Insider)
Record RM4.35b net profit for CIMB(Business Times)
CIMB still eyes Thai, Indonesian listings(Business Times)
CIMB sees earnings from RBS synergies(The Sun Daily)
CIMB catat untung bersih RM4.35 bilion(Berita Harian)
CIMB Group untung RM4.35b(Utusan Malaysia)
Billionaire Quek’s takeover of Hong Leong Capital hits a snag(The Star Online)
HLFG falls short in bid to take Hong Leong Capital private(The Sun Daily)
Analysts ‘neutral’ on Hong Leong Bank Bhd’s 2013 prospects, dimmed by downside risks of loan growth(The Star Online)

Fastfact 24 February 2013
Treasury Pulse(The Star Online)
Analysts revise forecasts for Affin and Maybank(The Star Online)
OCBC Bank Expects Two-digit Profit Growth This Year(Bernama)
OCBC Bank Jangka Pertumbuhan Keuntungan Dua Angka Tahun Ini(Bernama)
Hong Leong's Q2 Pre-tax Profit Rises 45 Per Cent To RM638 Million(Bernama)
Untung Pracukai Suku Kedua Hong Leong Naik 45 Peratus Kepada RM638 Juta(Bernama)
HLBB earnings jump 45.5%(The Star Online)

Fastfact 22 February 2013
Sterling results by Malaysia's largest lender Maybank, it looks at Indonesia ops for growth(The Star Online)
Maybank's Pre-tax Profit For 2012 Surges To RM7.894 Billion(Bernama)
Maybank Q4 profit up 16pc on higher loans, fee income(The Malaysian Insider)
Maybank profit soars(Business Times)
Maybank untung RM7.89 bilion(Utusan Malaysia)
Maybank untung RM5.74b(Berita Harian)
Keuntungan Maybank meningkat(Harian Metro)
Untung Pracukai 2012 Maybank Naik Kepada RM7.894 Bilion(Bernama)
CIMB Research ups Maybank earnings on higher loan growth forecast(The Star Online)
Affin buoyed by record RM628.9m earnings(Business Times)
Affin profit rises 21%(The Star Online)

Fastfact 20 February 2013
Perbetul persepsi salah modal minimum RM2 - Bank Dunia(Harian Metro)
Maybank unit BII’s profit surges 81%(The Star Online)
Maybank unit's profit hits 1.2tril rupiah(Business Times)
Keuntungan Unit Maybank Di Indonesia Melonjak Kepada 1.7 Trilion Rupiah(Bernama)
CIMB-Principal sets 11pc growth target for 2013(Business Times)
CIMB-Principal Eyes RM41 Billion In Asset Management This Year(Bernama)
CIMB-Principal eyes RM41b in asset management(The Malaysian Insider)
CIMB-Principal sasar RM41b(Sinar Online)
AmBank Issues Eight New Structured Warrants(Bernama)
AmBank issues eight new structured warrants(The Malaysian Insider)
AmBank issues warrants(The Star Online)

Fastfact 18 February 2013
CIMB’s Nazir faces headwinds after bold Asia expansion(The Malaysian Insider)

Fastfact 17 February 2013
Upside seen for large banks with defensive qualities(The Star Online)
CIMB Niaga untung Rp4.23 trilion(Sinar Online)

Fastfact 15 February 2013
CIMB Niaga FY12 net profit up 33%(The Sun Daily)
CIMB Niaga posts RM1.35bil net profit(The Star Online)
CIMB Niaga Catat Keuntungan Bersih Rp4.23 Trilion(Bernama)

Fastfact 14 February 2013
RHB Research projects 5.8pc growth in Q4 2012(Business Times)

Fastfact 08 February 2013
Public Bank Q4 net profit rises 9% to RM993m(The Sun Daily)
Public Bank earnings within expectations(The Star Online)
Public Bank’s FY2012 pre-tax profit rises to RM5.1b(The Malaysian Insider)

Fastfact 07 February 2013
Stanchart Officially Re-opens Representative Office In Myanmar(Bernama)
Stanchart Buka Semula Pejabat Perwakilan Di Myanmar(Bernama)
Public Bank registers RM3.9b full-year profit(Business Times)
Public Bank's FY2012 Pre-Tax Profit Rises To RM5.1 Billion(Bernama)
Public Bank profit up 8.66% in Q4 2012(The Star Online)
Untung Sebelum Cukai Public Bank Tahun Kewangan 2012 Naik Kepada RM5.1 Bln(Bernama)

Fastfact 06 February 2013
Perils of misselling banking products to the SMEs(The Star Online)
Loan growth slows to 10.4pc(Business Times)
StanChart keen to unearth world-class IT innovators(Business Times)
Public Bank’s FY2012 pre-tax profit rises to RM5.1b(The Malaysian Insider)
Public Bank's Q4 earnings up 8.6% to nearly RM1bil (Update)(The Star Online)

Fastfact 05 February 2013
RHB: 2013 inflation to rise to 2.5%(The Sun Daily)
AmBank launches RM388,888 prosperity bonanza campaign(The Malaysian Insider)
Lancar kempen deposit tawar hadiah RM38,888 - AmBank(Harian Metro)
Buyout offer documents by Hong Leong Financial Group sent to shareholders(The Star Online)

Fastfact 04 February 2013
Diversify your wealth this year and pay attention to Asian equities(The Star Online)

Fastfact 02 February 2013
RHB halves planned purchase of Mestika Bank stake(The Malaysian Insider)
RHB Bank to buy 40% stake in Bank Mestika instead of 89%(The Sun Daily)
Moody's Affirms 'A3' Ratings Of Eight Malaysian Banks: Downgrades Their Short-Term Ratings To P-2 From P-1(Bernama)
Moody's Sahkan Penarafan 'A3' Lapan Bank Malaysia(Bernama)

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Fastfact 31 January 2013
Banks, APM, Bursa, Homeritz to attract trading interest(The Star Online)
Moody's cuts short-term ratings of 8 Malaysian banks(The Star Online)
AmBank aims to grow online transactions(Business Times)
AmBank Sasar Asas Pelanggan Dalam Talian Meningkat 30 Peratus(Bernama)
Sasar pelanggan dalam talian tumbuh 30%(Utusan Malaysia)
Sasar tingkat pelanggan e-dagang(Harian Metro)
Affin Fund Management aims to exceed RM3b in assets(The Malaysian Insider)
Affin to boost AUM by 55% to RM3b this year(The Sun Daily)
Affin Fund Mgnt aims to be among top 10 investment firms(Business Times)
Affin Fund Management Aims To Exceed RM3 Billion In Assets Under Management By Year-End(Bernama)
Affin Fund Management Sasar Aset Di Bawah Pengurusan Lepasi RM3 Bilion Pada Akhir Tahun(Bernama)
Silk secures RM216m loan for vessel purchase - Affin Bank(The Sun Daily)
Pelarasan CA baru naikkan gaji ahli AME 14 peratus - Maybank(Berita Harian)

Fastfact 30 January 2013
Bahrain: Make M'sian-based Islamic Financial Services Board rules and regulations mandatory(The Star Online)
Peraturan IFSB Perlu Diwajibkan, Kata Pegawai Bahrain Central Bank(Bernama)
Indonesia aims to raise 1.5 trln rph from sukuk auction(The Malaysian Insider)
'Islamic economics has solution to economic woes'(Business Times)
2nd Finance Minister: Islamic economics can resolve Muslim world's economic problems(The Star Online)
Islamic Economics Has Solution To Muslim World's Economic Problems, Says Ahmad Husni(Bernama)
Ekonomi Islam Punyai Penyelesaian Bagi Masalah Ekonomi Dunia Islam, Ahmad Husni(Bernama)
RAM reaffirms AAA(fg) rating of Mydin’s Islamic debt issue(The Malaysian Insider)

Fastfact 29 January 2013
Maybank IB issues 8 call warrants(The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 28 January 2013
Maybank injects US$100m in the Philippines to accelerate growth(The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 26 January 2013
Maybank To Expand Business In Mindanao To Help Bangsamoro(Bernama)
Maybank Perluas Perniagaan Di Mindanao Untuk Bantu Bangsamoro(Bernama)
Kenanga Research Downgrades Public Bank To Market Perform(Bernama)
Kenanga Research Turunkan Gred Public Bank Kepada 'Prestasi Pasaran'(Bernama)
Citibank Unveils Next-generation Banking Experience(Bernama)

Fastfact 25 January 2013
More banks trying to tap a bigger piece of the younger Gen Y market(The Star Online)
Banks' fight for FDs leading to higher interest rates(The Star Online)
Maybank injects US$100m into Philippine unit to expand network(The Star Online)
Maybank Suntik US$100 Juta Di Filipina(Bernama)
Citibank unveils next-generation banking experience(The Sun Daily)
CIMB Securities eyes 5% share in Thailand(The Sun Daily)
Public Bank likely to report stronger Q4 results, net profit of RM990m(The Star Online)
Citibank perkenal mesin perbankan pintar Citibank Express(Sinar Online)

Fastfact 24 January 2013
Kenanga Research Downgrades Public Bank To Market Perform(Bernama)
Citibank Unveils Next-generation Banking Experience(Bernama)
Citibank perkenal mesin perbankan pintar Citibank Express(Sinar Online)
Citibank Perkenal Mesin Perbankan Pintar Citibank Express(Bernama)

Fastfact 23 January 2013
Affin Bank targets RM2b deposit growth(Business Times)
Affin Bank catat deposit RM1.6 bilion(Harian Metro)
Maybank To Offer Maybankard Visa Superman Debit Card In Q1(Bernama)
Maybank Tawar Kad Debit Maybankard Visa Superman Pada Suku Pertama(Bernama)
Maybank, Warner Bros keluar kad debit 'Superman'(Berita Harian)
WWF-Malaysia Hopes Financiers Will Include Sustainability As Lending Condition(Bernama)
WWF-Malaysia Harap Pembiaya Masukkan Kemampanan Sebagai Syarat Pinjaman(Bernama)
Iskandar Waterfront IPO to list in June, set to raise over RM900mil(The Star Online)
IPO Iskandar Waterfront diunjur raih dana RM900j(Berita Harian)

Fastfact 22 January 2013
CIMB's plan to reinvest dividends one-off or long term?(Business Times)
Visa Infinate Singapura pertama(Sinar Online)
S&P: Asia-Pacific Banks Have Pole Position In Basel III Capital Reforms(Bernama)
S&P: Asia-Pacific banks well-positioned for Basel III(The Sun Daily)
Basel III: bank asia pasifik penuhi syarat(Utusan Malaysia)
AMMB, Hong Leong among financial institutions to be affected by Financial Services Bill(The Star Online)
Hong Leong Bank makes two key appointments(The Star Online)
Hong Leong Bank appoints two senior execs(The Sun Daily)
Hong Leong Bank Makes Two Key Appointmentss(Bernama)
Hong Leong Bank Umum Dua Pelantikan Utama(Bernama)
RAM reaffirms Citibank ratings(The Star Online)

Fastfact 21 January 2013
CIMB Aviva deal a “safer bet” for Khazanah(The Sun Daily)
CIMB Thai catat untung RM158j(Harian Metro)

Fastfact 20 January 2013
CIMB Group jual pegangan CIMB Aviva(Sinar Online)

Fastfact 19 January 2013
HLA Confident Of Recording RM2 Billion In Total Gross Premium This Year(Bernama)
HLA Yakin Catat Premium Kasar RM2 Bilion Tahun Ini(Bernama)
CIMB Thai profit up 20%(The Star Online)
CIMB Thai Catat Untung Bersih Pada 2012 1.5 Bilion Baht(Bernama)

Fastfact 18 January 2013
AmBank looks to sell stake in insurance arm(The Star Online)
Pengurus Dana Global Yakin Dengan Ekuiti Dalam Suku Pertama 2013(Bernama)

Fastfact 17 January 2013
Lebih Banyak Bank Disaran Buka Cawangan Di Semporna(Bernama)

Fastfact 16 January 2013
Citibank upbeat on new platinum card(The Star Online)
Citibank targets 400,000 members with new credit card(The Sun Daily)
Hong Leong Bank targets 100,000 "Wise Credit Card" holders(The Star Online)
Hong Leong Bank ups ante in credit card market(The Star Online)
Hong Leong Capital Share Jumps To Near Five-Year High(Bernama)
HLFG to take HLCap private(The Sun Daily)
Quek's Hong Leong Capital prices beat offer(The Star Online)

Fastfact 15 January 2013
HSBC: Pasaran Ekuiti Malaysia Mungkin Atasi Rakan Serantau Yang Lain Tahun Ini(Bernama)
Ekuiti, bon lebih menarik 2014 - HSBC(Utusan Malaysia)
Pasaran saham jejaki pelabur tiga negara(Berita Harian)
Public Bank's PBMAC Invests 60-75 Per Cent NAV In Fixed Income Securities(Bernama)
AEC poised for success, says Maybank chief(Business Times)
Laksana penubuhan AEC 2015(Utusan Malaysia)
OSK-UOB launches bond fund(The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 14 January 2013
CIMB Research sees Hong Leong Bank transforming into universal bank(The Star Online)
Maybank Investment Bank Issues Eight New Call Warrants(Bernama)

Fastfact 13 January 2013
Banking on expansion(The Star Online)
RHB plans to be a wholesome bank(The Star Online)
Upside seen for RHB Cap(The Star Online)
CIMB nombor satu di Bursa Singapura(Sinar Online)
Sun Life, Khazanah to buy Aviva’s Malaysian ops, say sources(The Malaysian Insider)
Hong Leong Capital may be taken private, says source(The Malaysian Insider)
HLC may be taken private(The Star Online)
AMMB: Price for MBF Cards is RM641.1m (Business Times)
Expensive equity valuations?(The Star Online)

Fastfact 12 January 2013
StanChart favours equities(Business Times)
Stanchart Upbeat On Global Commodity Market(Bernama)
Stanchart Yakin Pasaran Komoditi Global(Bernama)
Danajamin co-guarantees Premier's notes issue(Business Times)
Danajamin Co-Guarantees Premier Merchandise's RM600 Million MTN Programme(Bernama)
Danajamin co-guarantees Premier Merchandise's RM600m debt notes(The Star Online)
Danajamin Sama Menjamin Program MTN Premier Merchandise Bernilai RM600 Juta(Bernama)

Fastfact 11 January 2013
RHB Cap 'hopeful' of stake in Indonesia’s PT Bank Mestika Dharma(The Star Online)
REITS a safe haven, says CIMB(The Sun Daily)
CIMB Aviva Assurance worth RM1bil(The Star Online)
CIMB Group unit top on SGX-ST(The Star Online)
CIMB Securities top SGX broker (Business Times)
CIMB Securities Ranked No. 1 On Singapore Exchange(Bernama)
CIMB Securities Pada Kedudukan No.1 Di Bursa Singapura(Bernama)
Maybank bags gold in Radar Global awards (Business Times)

Fastfact 10 January 2013
Maybank Singapore Relaunched At Maybank@MarineParade(Bernama)
Maybank S’pore relaunched(The Star Online)
Ambank terbit enam waran gaya Eropah(Sinar Online)

Fastfact 08 January 2013
Banking on new products(The Star Online)
Hong Leong sasar 30% generasi Y(Utusan Malaysia)
Hong Leong Bank Eyes 30 Per Cent Market Share For Mach FD(Bernama)
Hong Leong Bank Sasar 30 Peratus Penguasaan Pasaran Bagi Mach FD(Bernama)
Hong Leong lancar Mach FD, penuhi gaya hidup generasi Y(Sinar Online)
Maybank announces key appointments (Business Times)
Maybank makes two appointments(The Star Online)
Pelantikan Kanan Di Kumpulan Maybank(Bernama)
Stanchart Predicts OPR To Rise By 25 Basis Points Later This Year(Bernama)
StanChart: GDP to grow 4.7% this year(The Sun Daily)
Global economy likely to perform better this year(The Star Online)
StanChart economist sees growth in investment inflows into Malaysia in 2013(The Star Online)
Private investments to fuel growth (Business Times)
StanChart mildly bullish on commodities(The Sun Daily)
AmBank issues 6 call warrants(The Sun Daily)
British insurer nets £50m from sale to AmBank (Business Times)
OSK-UOB Launches Series 6 Of Focus Bond Fund(Bernama)
OSK-UOB Investment launches new fund(The Star Online)
OSK-UOB Lancar Siri Ke-6 Focus Bond Fund(Bernama)

Fastfact 07 January 2013
CIMB Aviva suitors to be known this week(Business Times)
Maybank defers sale of BII stake for fifth time(Business Times)

Fastfact 04 January 2013
RHB Strengthens Preferred Employer Status In Malaysia(Bernama)
RHB Perkukuh Status Sebagai Majikan Pilihan Di Malaysia(Bernama)
Fifth extension to Maybank to sell down stake in BII gets tepid reaction(The Star Online)

Fastfact 03 January 2013
Can ‘the year of shame’ get any worse?(The Star Online)
Alliance Bank looks to wealth management to grow revenue(The Star Online)
Challenging year expected for banking sector(The Star Online)
CIMB Clicks improves user-friendliness of portal(The Star Online)
CIMB Clicks serba baru(Sinar Online)
Maybank Wins Gold Medal For Overall Reputation In Radar Global Awards(Bernama)
Maybank Menang Pingat Emas Atas Reputasi Menyeluruh Dalam Radar Radar Anugerah Global(Bernama)
Maybank gets more time from Bapepam(The Star Online)
Maybank Diberikan Lanjutan Enam Bulan Untuk Jualan Mandatori Kurangkan Pegangan Pt Bank Internasional(Bernama)
Maybank opens 12th Cambodia branch(Business Times)
Maybank buka cawangan di Kemboja(Sinar Online)

Fastfact 02 January 2013
Perolehan sektor perbankan dijangka tumbuh 10% - OSK(Utusan Malaysia)
OCBC Bank grows reach via non-traditional channels(The Sun Daily)
OCBC perkenal kategori Cabaran Amal Korporat(Harian Metro)
Akses pantas CIMB Clicks(Harian Metro)

Fastfact 01 January 2013
HSBC: Mild upside for ringgit against US dollar (Business Times)
Banking Sector Aggregate Earnings To Grow 8-10 Per Cent In 2013 - OSK(Bernama)
Perolehan Agregat Sektor Perbankan Dijangka Tumbuh 8-10 Peratus Pada 2013 - OSK(Bernama)
Maybank Opens 12th Branch In Cambodia(Bernama)
Maybank opens 12th branch in Cambodia(The Sun Daily)
Maybank buka cawangan ke-12 di Kemboja(Harian Metro)
Maybank baharu dibuka di Kemboja(Utusan Malaysia)
Maybank's Private Placement Exercise Will Sustain Growth, Says OSK(Bernama)
Maybank relief for flood victims (Business Times)
Eksersais Penempatan Persendirian Maybank Akan Kekalkan Pertumbuhan, Kata OSK(Bernama)

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Fastfact 31 December 2012
Maybank tangguh ansuran pinjaman mangsa banjir(Berita Harian)
Maybank tawar moratorium bulanan(Harian Metro)

Fastfact 30 December 2012
Maybank Offers Moratorium On Payments For Flood-affected Customers(Bernama)
Maybank Tawar Moratorium Kepada Mangsa Banjir(Bernama)
Malaysia Pacific banks on Wisma MPL for profits (Business Times)
RHB Islamic tingkat operasi domestik(Sinar Online)

Fastfact 28 December 2012
CIMB-Aviva joint venture may fetch US$1.2b(Business Times)
CIMB jadi pilihan utama di Australia(Sinar Online)

Fastfact 27 December 2012
Sale of CIMB Aviva drawing to a close?(Business Times)
CIMB in joint top spot for award(The Star Online)
CIMB Is Number One Research House In Australia(Bernama)
CIMB Firma Penyelidikan Nombor 1 Di Australia(Bernama)
CIMB kuasai tangga teratas (Harian Metro)

Fastfact 26 December 2012
Ekonomi Asia Tenggara terus tumbuh 2013 - RBS(Utusan Malaysia)
CIMB top research house Downunder(The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 25 December 2012
Sopra banking software sees Malaysia as key to growth in Asia(The Malaysian Insider)

Fastfact 24 December 2012
Perbankan negara terus berkembang tahun depan(Berita Harian)
RAM Ratings Sahkan Penarafan AAA Terbitan Hutang Korea Development Bank(Bernama)

Fastfact 22 December 2012
Malaysia Banking Sector To Expand Further Next Year(Bernama)
Sektor Perbankan Malaysia Akan Terus Berkembang Tahun Depan(Bernama)
Sopra Banking Software Anggap Malaysia Penting Bagi Pertumbuhan Di Asia(Bernama)
Shadow banking ... or ghosts in the machine?(The Star Online)
The pursuit of growth(The Star Online)
Making presence felt in financial sector(The Star Online)

Fastfact 21 December 2012
Milestone in bank's digital initiative(Business Times)
AmBank Guna IMS Suite Urus Pembayaran, Infrastruktur Pesanan(Bernama)

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Fastfact 20 December 2012
JPMorgan to shut Malaysia retail banking operations(The Sun Daily)
JPMorgan to shut Malaysia retail banking operations(The Star Online)
AmBank emerges as Malaysia's largest general insurer(The Star Online)

Fastfact 19 December 2012
Banks can better use money paid as fines(The Star Online)
KFH aims to double account holder base(Business Times)
CIMB: New Facebook app will boost online services (Business Times)
CIMB scores a first by offering banking service via Facebook(The Star Online)
CIMB Bank launches OctoPay, Asean’s first banking service on Facebook(The Malaysian Insider)
CIMB Bank Launches Octopay, Asean's First Banking Service On Facebook(Bernama)
CIMB Bank lancar perkhidmatan perbankan melalui Facebook pertama Asean(Sinar Online)
CIMB Bank Lancar Perkhidmatan Perbankan Melalui Facebook Pertama Di Asean(Bernama)
Bank dalam fb - CIMB(Harian Metro)
CIMB lancar aplikasi OctoPay(Berita Harian)

Fastfact 18 December 2012
Sumitomo Mitsui launches eco-loan here (Business Times)
Sumitomo Mitsui launches green loans(The Star Online)
Maybank expands affluent banking segment(The Star Online)
Maybank to open 5 new centres, 8 lounges next year(The Sun Daily)
Maybank: More private banking centres, lounges(Business Times)
Maybank Eyes 5 New Private Banking Centres, 8 New Lounges Next Year(Bernama)
Maybank Sasar 5 Pusat Perbankan Peribadi, 8 Ruang Menunggu Baharu Tahun Depan(Bernama)

Fastfact 16 December 2012
Kira-kira 1,000 pekerja bank berpiket depan Menara CIMB(Sinar Online)

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Fastfact 14 December 2012
Rapid Development Of E-Commerce Sector To Continue, Says Rakuten(Bernama)
Pembangunan Pesat Sektor e-dagang Dijangka Berterusan, Kata Rakuten(Bernama)
IBBM Expects Encouraging Enrollment For Chartered Banker Education Pathway Programme(Bernama)
IBBM Jangka Kemasukan Menggalakkan Program Laluan Pendidikan Pekerja Bank Bertauliah(Bernama)
IBBM akan tingkat pengetahuan pekerja(Utusan Malaysia)
Malaysia responded well to global crisis: Stanchart(Business Times)
Stanchart Expects Banking Sector To Remain Attractive Next Year(Bernama)
Steady banking outlook(The Star Online)
StanChart: Banking sector to remain attractive in 2013(The Sun Daily)
Stanchart Unjur Sektor Perbankan Terus Menarik Tahun Depan(Bernama)
Malaysia diiktiraf pasaran proaktif(Harian Metro)
Maybank Rewards Two Customers With RM50,000 Each(Bernama)
Maybank beri ganjaran RM50,000 seorang kepada dua pelanggan(Sinar Online)
Maybank Beri Ganjaran RM50,000 Seorang Kepada Dua Pelanggan(Bernama)
Global Fund Managers Upbeat On First Half Of 2013(Bernama)
Global funds upbeat on first half(The Star Online)
Fund managers split over investment(The Sun Daily)
Pengurus Dana Global Yakin Prospek Enam Bulan Pertama 2013(Bernama)
RBS to help CIMB regain top spot(The Star Online)

Fastfact 13 December 2012
CIMB on high with success of China Machinery IPO(The Star Online)
CIMB, Deutsche Bank Completes Placement Of 60 Million Existing Shares In TNB(Bernama)
CIMB, Deutsche Bank Selesaikan Tawaran 60 Juta Saham Sedia Ada Dalam TNB(Bernama)
Moody's Upgrades Ambank To Baa1/P-2, Outlook Stable(Bernama)
AmBank To Focus On Integration Of MBF Cards Into Group(Bernama)
AmBank to focus on integration of MBF Cards(The Star Online)
AmBank Beri Tumpuan Kepada Penggabungan MBF Cards Dalam Kumpulan(Bernama)
AmBank Urusan selesai dalam 12 bulan(Harian Metro)
AmBank has appetite for more M&As: Azman(The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 12 December 2012
Swift to set up office in Malaysia(The Star Online)
JPMorgan expects Malaysia's GDP to grow 5.2 pc this year(The Sun Daily)
JP Morgan Expects Malaysia's GDP To Grow 5.2 Per Cent This Year(Bernama)
JP Morgan sees better growth in Malaysia(The Star Online)
JPMorgan Jangka KDNK Malaysia Berkembang 5.2 Peratus Tahun Ini(Bernama)
Moody's Upgrades Ambank To Baa1/P-2, Outlook Stable(Bernama)

Fastfact 11 December 2012
Swift To Set Up Office In Malaysia Next Year(Bernama)
Swift Buka Pejabat Di Malaysia Tahun Depan(Bernama)

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Fastfact 10 December 2012
DiGi banking on mobile Internet and youth(The Star Online)
Strengthening the banking system (Business Times)
Financial Weapons of Mass Destruction(The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 08 December 2012
OSK-UOB Launches Multi-Asset Regular Income Fund(Bernama)

Fastfact 07 December 2012
CIMB Bank Launches New Deposit Campaign Over Facebook(Bernama)
CIMB banks on Facebook to get people to save(The Star Online)
CIMB Bank launches new deposit campaign over Facebook(The Sun Daily)
CIMB turns to Facebook to grow deposits (Business Times)
CIMB Bank Lancar Kempen Deposit Baharu Melalui Facebook(Bernama)
CIMB lancar Savings Circle(Berita Harian)
CIMB BANK lancar kempen deposit baru melalui FB(Sinar Online)
CIMB Bank perkenal deposit dengan Facebook(Utusan Malaysia)
CIMB Bank lancar Savings Circle(Harian Metro)

Fastfact 05 December 2012
Banks must show discipline in operating procedure and bonuses(The Star Online)
Non-financial disclosure gains importance(The Sun Daily)
Public Mutual isytihar 8 dana bernilai RM106 juta(Sinar Online)
Olam down graded by Maybank Kim Eng (Business Times)

Fastfact 04 December 2012
Prominent banker says commercial and investment should be separated(The Star Online)
CIMB unit issues RM1.5b debt papers(The Malaysian Insider)
Ambank Group is new owner of MBF Cards(The Malaysian Insider)
AMMB is new owner of MBF cards (Business Times)
AMMB strengthens foothold with MBF Cards acquisition(The Star Online)
RHB Bank, PT Mestika extend period for Bank Mestika Dharma deal(The Star Online)
RHB Bank has until Jan 31 to buy PT Mestika stake (Business Times)
RHB Bank Berkembang pesat(Harian Metro)
Maybank aims to raise RM300m from AUSpicious 10 (Business Times)
Maybank to raise RM300m from AUSpicious10 fund(The Sun Daily)
Maybank targets RM300m from insurance plan AUSpicious10(The Star Online)
Maybank Eyes RM300 Million From New Fund(Bernama)
Maybank Unjur RM300 Juta Daripada Dana Baharu(Bernama)
Maybank - AUSpicious10 dijangka jana RM300 juta(Harian Metro)
Maybank jangka tarik RM300 juta pelaburan(Utusan Malaysia)
Maybank sasar dana pelaburan RM300 juta(Sinar Online)

Fastfact 01 December 2012
RHB cuts Aeon Co to underperform(The Malaysian Insider)
CWA tingkat 40 peratus(Sinar Online)

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Fastfact 30 November 2012
HSBC in talks on closing South Korean retail bank unit(The Star Online)
Hong Leong Industries posts lower pre-tax profit for Q1(The Malaysian Insider)
MUFG, CIMB bid for GE’s US$1.5b Thai bank stake(The Malaysian Insider)
MUFG, CIMB to submit bids for Thai bank(The Star Online)
CIMB not bidding for stake in Thai bank(Business Times)
Malaysian banking sector stands out(Business Times)

Fastfact 29 November 2012
Maybank targets mass affluent retail customers(Business Times)
Maybank unveils new service(The Star Online)
Maybank To Open 45 New One Solution Kiosks In 2013(Bernama)
Maybank Akan Buka 45 Koisk One Solution Baharu Pada 2013(Bernama)
Maybank rancang buka 45 kios 'One Solution'(Utusan Malaysia)
CIDB urges more local banks to fund overseas construction projects(The Malaysian Insider)
CIMB mulls selling stake in Aviva Ins venture (Business Times)
Four suitors said to have submitted prices for CIMB Aviva bids(The Star Online)
CIMB widens investment banking presence abroad(Business Times)
Nazir: CIMB eyes ops in Seoul, Taipei and Mumbai(The Malaysian Insider)
CIMB eyes India, Taiwan and South Korea IB license(The Star Online)
CIMB eyes ops in Seoul, Taipei, Mumbai(Business Times)
CIMB Sasar Operasi Di Seoul, Taipei Dan Mumbai -- Nazir(Bernama)
CIMB intai tiga negara(Utusan Malaysia)
CIMB CEO: Asia ‘oasis of growth’, prospects remain solid on backdrop of financial integration(The Star Online)
Ex-Carlyle SE Asia head Balasubrahmanyan joins CIMB(The Star Online)

Fastfact 28 November 2012
CIMB unveils investment bank in HK(The Star Online)
CIMB strengthens IB presence in Hong Kong(The Malaysian Insider)
CIMB Strengthens IB Presence In Hong Kong(Bernama)
CIMB Kukuhkan Kehadiran IB Di Hong Kong(Bernama)

Fastfact 27 November 2012
HSBC Amanah to have 26 branches by next month(The Star Online)
CIMB Provides US$140 Million Financing To Akara Mining Ltd(Bernama)
CIMB provides US$140m financing to Akara Mining (Business Times)
CIMB Sediakan Pembiayaan US$140 Juta Kepada Akara Mining Ltd(Bernama)
CIMB tawar biaya RM428.58j(Sinar Online)
AmBank Issues Five New European-Style Call Warrants(Bernama)
AmBank Keluarkan Lima Waran Panggilan Baharu Gaya Eropah(Bernama)

Fastfact 26 November 2012
Maybank mulls S’pore incorporation(The Sun Daily)
Maybank poised for regional expansion next year(The Star Online)
Maybank: We'll decide within the next 6 months (Business Times)
Maybank biayai pinjaman RM3.5 bilion (Harian Metro)

Fastfact 25 November 2012
AmIslamic aids underprivileged kids(The Malay Mail)
Maybank: Strong teamwork, commitment key to 5 awards(Business Times)
Maybank Sasar Peningkatan Penyertaan Wanita Dalam Pengurusan Kanan Kepada 50 Peratus(Bernama)
Maybank tingkat pengurusan wanita(Utusan Malaysia)

Fastfact 24 November 2012
MARC Sahkan Penarafan AA+/MARC-1 Ke Atas Kuwait Finance House (Malaysia) Bhd(Bernama)
NPL sale only RM3 billion(The Malay Mail)
Alliance Adjusts RHB Capital's 2012-2014 EPS Forecast By -1.7 Per Cent To 4.3 Per Cent(Bernama)
RHB Cap Expects To Seal PT Bank Mestika Dharma Stake Buy By June 2013(Bernama)
RHB Cap expects to seal PT Mestika Dharma stake buy by June 2013(The Malaysian Insider)
RHB Capital to announce details of Indonesian deal within this month(The Sun Daily)
RHB Cap Jangka Selesai Belian Kepentingan PT Bank Mestika Dharma Menjelang Jun 2013(Bernama)
RHBCap muktamad beli bank Indonesia Jun(Berita Harian)

Fastfact 23 November 2012
IBBM All Geared Up For Official Launch Of Asian Banking School(Bernama)
IBBM Sedia Lancarkan Pusat Latihan Perbankan Asia(Bernama)
RHB Capital Q3 pre-tax profit rises to RM640.4m(The Malaysian Insider)
RHBCap Q3 net profit rises 14%(The Sun Daily)
RHB Capital Q3 pre-tax profit jumps to RM640.4m (Business Times)
RHB Cap Q3 profit up 14%(The Star Online)

Fastfact 22 November 2012
Maybank muscles into Asean cash management market(Business Times)
Maybank upbeat on regional cash management (The Star Online)
Maybank to grab share of Asia's cash management market(The Sun Daily)
Maybank Lancar Sistem Pengurusan Tunai Serantau(Bernama)
Maybank Pengurusan tunai terpantas(Harian Metro)
Maybank lancar RCMS untuk Asia(Utusan Malaysia)
IBBM sedia lancarkan pusat latihan perbankan Asia(Utusan Malaysia)
CIMB-Principal Asset Management Looks At RM2 Billion Fund Size For PRS(Bernama)
CIMB-Principal targets RM2bil PRS fund size(The Sun Daily)
CIMB-Principal: PRS fund to reach RM2b in 5 years (Business Times)
Competition in private retirement scheme heats up(The Star Online)
CIMB, Aviva Shortlist Potential Bidders For CIMB-Aviva(Bernama)
Potential bidders for CIMB Aviva shortlisted (Business Times)
CIMB, Aviva Senarai Pendek Pembida Untuk CIMB-Aviva(Bernama)

Fastfact 21 November 2012
CIMB reports Q3 net profit of RM1.14b(The Malaysian Insider)
CIMB Group net profit soars(The Star Online)
CIMB posts record nine-month RM3.3b profit(Business Times)
CIMB Q3 net profit up 12.95%(The Sun Daily)
CIMB Group Umum Untung Bersih RM3.263 Bln Untuk Sembilan Bulan Tahun Kewangan 2012(Bernama)
OCBC Sees Malaysia's Economy Growing At 5.2 Per Cent In 2013(Bernama)
OCBC: Malaysia's GDP to grow 5.2% in 2013(The Sun Daily)
OCBC: Malaysia to post robust growth next year(Business Times)
US fiscal cliff may hamper Malaysian economy, says OCBC(The Star Online)
Kenanga Research Maintains 'Overweight' Call On Banking Sector(Bernama)
'Overweight' call maintained on banking(Business Times)

Fastfact 20 November 2012
CIMB poised to emerge as top regional financier for mergers and acquisitions(The Star Online)
Raja Nazrin Terima Anugerah Kepimpinan Kewangan Islam Global 2012(Bernama)
Affin’s Q3 net profit rises 19.6%(The Star Online)
Affin nets RM161.7m in Q3 (Business Times)
Untung bersih Affin RM468.6j(Utusan Malaysia)
Affin Holdings Catat Untung Pracukai Lebih Tinggi Pada RM621.33 Juta Bagi 9 Bulan(Bernama)
Affin cuts Hong Leong to reduce(The Malaysian Insider)

Fastfact 18 November 2012
Five companies sign up with Chinese bank to promote services via MM2H programme(The Star Online)

Fastfact 17 November 2012
UOB Economic-treasury Research Expects 2012 GDP Growth To Exceed 5.0 Per Cent(Bernama)

Fastfact 16 November 2012
HLB results within expectations(The Star Online)

Fastfact 15 November 2012
Hong Leong Bank Q1 earnings up 19.5% to RM477.63m(The Star Online)
Hong Leong Bank Pre-tax Profit Up 24.1 Per Cent To Rm637 Million(Bernama)
Operating efficiences help boost HLBank earnings(Business Times)

Fastfact 14 November 2012
Pleasant surprise; Maybank’s Q3 net profit above market consensus(The Star Online)

Fastfact 13 November 2012
AmBank Appoints Atkinson As CEO Of AMG Insurance, Kurnia Insurans(Bernama)
Ambank lantik Atkinson sebagai CEO AMG Insurance, Kurnia Insurans(Sinar Online)

Fastfact 12 November 2012
SC nod for CIMB-Principal funds(Business Times)
SC lulus skim pencen swasta CIMB-Principal (Berita Harian)
Skim persaraan CIMB dapat lampu hijau(Harian Metro)

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Fastfact 10 November 2012
BII boosts Maybank Q3 results(The Star Online)
Maybank Q3 profit up 12.9pc(The Malaysian Insider)
Maybank Q3 profit soars to RM1.5b(Business Times)
Maybank Q3 profits jump 13% on higher interest and non-interest income(The Sun Daily)
Maybank untung sebelum cukai RM5.95b(Utusan Malaysia)
Untung Sebelum Cukai Maybank Bagi Suku Ketiga Naik Kepada RM2 Bilion(Bernama)

Fastfact 09 November 2012
AmBank untung RM877.6 juta separuh pertama 2012(Utusan Malaysia)

Fastfact 08 November 2012
CIMB gets final nod to buy BoC(The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 07 November 2012
Banks’ compliance function vital, says survey(The Star Online)
IBBM: Malaysian Banks Need To Reconsider Scope Of Compliance Function(Bernama)
IBBM: Bank Malaysia Perlu Timbang Semula Skop Fungsi Pematuhan(Bernama)
IBBM: Bank Malaysia perlu timbang skop fungsi pematuhan(Sinar Online)
Bank Malaysia tidak terjejas(Utusan Malaysia)
Maybank margin still under pressure; Analysts expect flat earnings growth for Q3(The Star Online)
Maybank plans 100 branches in Asean(The Star Online)
Maybank plans 144 more Asean branches(Business Times)
Maybank Plans To Open 144 More Branches In Asean(Bernama)
Maybank sasar 144 cawangan di ASEAN (Berita Harian)
Maybank Rancang Buka 144 Lagi Cawangan Dalam Asean(Bernama)
Maybank rancang buka 144 lagi cawangan dalam ASEAN(Berita Harian)

Fastfact 06 November 2012
'MBSB 50pc complete in journey'(Business Times)
Proses Menjadi Sebuah Bank Capai 50 Peratus, Kata MBSB(Bernama)
MBSB profit goal on track(The Star Online)
MBSB's Q3 net profit falls 5.6% on taxes, provision for bad loans(The Sun daily)
MBSB Q3 earnings lower on higher taxation, impairments(The Star Online)
MBSB Jangka Lapor Untung Pracukai RM600 Juta Tahun Ini(Bernama)
Maybank roars into Laos (Business Times)
PM opens first Maybank branch in Laos(The Malaysian Insider)
Najib Opens First Maybank Branch In Laos(Bernama)
Maybank operasi di Laos(Berita Harian)
Maybank ‘tawan’ Asia Tenggara(Harian metro)
Najib Buka Cawangan Maybank Pertama Di Laos(Bernama)
CIMB Clinches 3 Asia Risk Awards(Bernama)
CIMB hat-trick at Asia Risk Awards (Business Times)
CIMB rangkul 3 anugerah Asia Risk(Sinar Online)

Fastfact 05 November 2012
Awang Adek: World bank ranking will help bolster M'sia's economy (The Malay Mail)
World Bank ranking will help bolster economy: Awang Adek(The Sun daily)
Penarafan Bank Dunia bantu ekonomi Malaysia(Utusan Malaysia)
Penarafan Oleh Bank Dunia Akan Rancakkan Ekonomi Malaysia, Kata Awang Adek(Bernama)
Banks warned of profit ‘pressure’(The Star Online)

Fastfact 03 November 2012
MARC affirms CIMB’s financial institution rating at AAA/MARC-1(The Malaysian Insider)
MARC Sahkan Penarafan Institusi Kewangan CIMB Bank Pada AAA/MARC-1(Bernama)

Fastfact 02 November 2012
Maybank sweeps NACRA awards(The Star Online)

Fastfact 01 November 2012
Banking Institutions Urged To Have Strong Risk Management Department(Bernama)

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Fastfact 31 October 2012
Analysts see loan growth challenges(Business Times)
Overall growth lifts Maybank Indonesian unit earnings(The Star Online)
Untung Pracukai BII Maybank Utk Sembilan Bulan Naik 62 Peratus Kepada 1.3 Tril Rupiah(Bernama)

Fastfact 27 October 2012
Maybank - Agih RM31j untuk pemegang AHB(Harian Metro)
Affin Bank hasrat ambil alih PT Bank(Berita Harian)

Fastfact 23 October 2012
Lower net interest margins seen for CIMB in H2(The Star Online)

Fastfact 21 October 2012
Public Bank at record high(The Star Online)
IBBM Jangka Tarik 3,000 Peserta Di Pameran Kerjaya(Bernama)

Fastfact 19 October 2012
Syarikat beli ekuiti bank China(Utusan Malaysia)
Malaysian banks eye China stakes, says envoy(Business Times)
Public Bank Q3 earnings 5.5% higher(The Star Online)
Public Bank records higher Q3 pre-tax profit of RM1.31b(The Malaysian Insider)
Public Bank net profit jumps to RM983m in Q3(Business Times)
RHBCap refutes merger talks(Business Times)
CIMB sees fivefold rise in money transfer transactions(Business Times)
CIMB Launches Money Transfer Service In Five Asian Countries (Bernama)
CIMB launches money transfer service Myanmar, Viet-nam, India, Bangladesh, Nepal(The Star Online)
CIMB - SpeedSend akan tambah negara pelanggan(Utusan Malaysia)
CIMB Thai posts RM140mil profit(The Star Online)
CIMB Thai Posts Nine Months Profit Of 1.4 Billion Baht (Bernama)
CIMB Thai untung RM140 juta(Sinar Online)
Khazanah may join other bidders for stake in CIMB Aviva(The Star Online)

Fastfact 18 October 2012
Maybank is number 1(The Star Online)
Maybank is Malaysia's most valuable brand (Business Times)
Maybank opening in Laos next(The Malay Mail)
Basel III to spur secondary loan activity(The Star Online)

Fastfact 17 October 2012
Public Bank set for steady performance(The Star Online)
Maybank obtains Laos licence (Business Times)
Maybank to open first branch in Laos(The Star Online)
Maybank terokai Laos bulan depan(Utusan Malaysia)
RHB unjur 1.5 juta pelanggan maya (Harian Metro)

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Fastfact 16 October 2012
New Beijing branch set to boost Maybank’s Greater China operations(The Malaysian Insider)
Maybank Melangkah jauh ke Asia Timur(Utusan Malaysia)
Maybank unit aims for RM37bil assets(The Star Online)
Maybank plans organic growth (Business Times)
Maybank to focus on cross-border solutions(The Star Online)
Banking experts do not rule out a Maybank merger with RHBapproval(The Star Online)

Fastfact 15 October 2012
IBBM Organises Career Fair This Saturday(Bernama)
Maybank Companies Expect To Manage RM37 Billion In Assets By 2015(Bernama)
Maybank unit aims to be key player in Asia by 2017 (Business Times)
Maybank AM sasar takluk Asia(Utusan Malaysia)
MAYBANK Asset Bina kedudukan kukuh di Asia(Harian Metro)
Call for more time to 'tweak' Basel III (Business Times)

Fastfact 14 October 2012
HSBC named Malaysia's "Best Domestic Cash Management Bank"(The Sun Daily)
Maybank's fund unit seeks foothold in Asia(The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 12 October 2012
MOLCube to sign up 1-2 banks onto payment platform by year-end(The Sun Daily)
Maybank interested in building its presence in Thailand(The Star Online)
OCBC: Four factors to determine Malaysia's economic outlook(The Star Online)

Fastfact 11 October 2012
Economic Reform Can Boost Emerging Economies' Future Growth, Says StanChart(Bernama)
Maybank not keen on GE's BAY stake (Business Times)
Maybank: Private Placement Not For Bank Of Ayudhya Bid(Bernama)

Fastfact 10 October 2012
Alliance BizSmart tingkat transaksi(Harian Metro)
Banks unlikely to raise capital(The Star Online)
Maybank to expand businesses(The Star Online)

Fastfact 09 October 2012
CIMB said to be eyeing Bank of Ayudhya stake too(The Star Online)
Maybank raises RM3.66b via private placement (Business Times)
Maybank raises RM3.7b via private placement(The Sun Daily)
Saham baru Maybank raih RM3.66 bilion(Berita Harian)
PNB and EPF take up most of Maybank placement, sources say(The Star Online)
Alliance going the extra mile with a smile(The Malay Mail)

Fastfact 08 October 2012
More banks planning to provide agent banking services(The Star Online)
Alliance Bank unjur pertumbuhan pinjaman dua angka atasi 11%(Harian Metro)

Fastfact 07 October 2012
Maybank may be able to raise RM2.64bil via shares placement(Business Times)

Fastfact 05 October 2012
AirAsia-Citibank targets 100,000 new credit cards within 3 years(The Star Online)
AirAsia, Citibank perkenal 2 kad kredit(Utusan Malaysia)
Nikmati ganjaran AirAsia(Sinar Online)
Citibank expects rise in credit card, travel spending (Business Times)

Fastfact 04 October 2012
Empat bank tawar pinjaman rumah(Berita Harian)

Fastfact 03 October 2012
Cawangan ke-4 Hong Leong di Vietnam(Harian Metro)
Banks train on IP rights(The Sun Daily)
Four local banks to offer housing loans to civil servants(The Star Online)
RHB Bank completes second issuance of US$200m notes (The Star Online)
Maybank Singapore unveils credit card (The Star Online)
Maybank lancar Mastercard Dunia Maybank(Sinar Online)
CIMB aims to grow credit cards by up to 15pc (Business Times)
CIMB sees more visitors to Smart Rewards Fiesta 2012 (The Star Online)

Fastfact 02 October 2012
HSBC Amanah opens new branch in Cyberjaya(The Malay Mail)
UOB Malaysia appoints Wong as CEO(The Malaysian Insider)
UOB Malaysia appoints Wong Kim Choong as CEO(The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 01 October 2012
Budget to have muted impact on stock market, says CIMB Research(The Star Online)
CIMB Research retains Neutral on banking sector(The Star Online)

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Fastfact 30 September 2012
Financial Institutions Must Play Bigger Role For Success Of My First Home Scheme - SPNB (Bernama)
Economists laud govt's commitment to cut deficit (Business Times)

Fastfact 28 September 2012
‘Time is right for an Asian ratings agency (Business Times)
Analysts: Maybank unlikely to take stake in Bank of Ayudhya(The Star Online)
Maybank aims to be top broker in Vietnam(The Star Online)
Maybank Kim Eng aims to be top player in Vietnam by 2015 (Business Times)
Vietnam sasaran Maybank Kim Eng(Harian Metro)
OCBC: It's likely to be expansionary, friendly (Business Times)

Fastfact 27 September 2012
Alliance Bank to dispose of stake in AIMB(The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 26 September 2012
CIMB decision on insurance JV stake this Saturday?(Business Times)
Aviva, CIMB seek binding bids to sell Malaysia insurance JV, say sources(The Malaysian Insider)
StanChart unveils KL park(Business Times)
Standard Chartered Brings Simplicity Into Lives Of Young Professionals(Bernama)

Fastfact 25 September 2012
AmBank Group Wins Best FX Bank Award (Bernama)
Malaysia's economy to grow 5.5% in 2013: CIMB(The Sun Daily)
CIMB plans to up scale its India and Asean operations(The Star Online)
Asean ex-M'sia to account for 60% of CIMB's business by 2015, says Nazir(The Sun Daily)
M'sian market spooked by external factors, general elections speculation(The Star Online)
CIMB wants more revenue to come from abroad(Business Times)

Fastfact 24 September 2012
CIMB Aims To Raise Regional Contribution To 60 Per Cent In Three Years(Bernama)

Fastfact 23 September 2012
Moody's Rates RHB Bank's US$ Senior Unsecured Notes A3, Outlook Stable(Bernama)
CIMB-Principal, RUSD to create 2 equity funds(The Sun Daily)
Gaming tax hike talk could come true: CIMB(The Sun Daily)
The task of linking Asean bourses(The Star Online)
Maybank keen on banking presence in Thailand(The Star Online)
Full presence in Thailand will complete the picture: Maybank(Business Times)

Fastfact 21 September 2012
Final BBB+ rating for Maybank notes(The Star Online)

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Fastfact 20 September 2012
August CPI posts 1.4pc increase year-on-year(Business Times)
Malaysia's Aug CPI gains 0.2% on rising food, drinks prices(The Star Online)

Fastfact 18 September 2012
Subsidies, price caps to mask inflationary pressure(The Star Online)
Business loans dip(The Star Online)
Grand Banks to raise S$5.24m via share placement (Business Times)

Fastfact 15 September 2012
Maybank Tier 2 capital issue oversubscribed by 5.6 times(The Star Online)
Maybank prices RM2.4 billion notes at 3.25 pct(The Malaysian Insider)
Maybank successfully prices US$800m medium-term notes (Business Times)
HSBC upgrades Malaysia to 'overweight', sees growth (Business Times)

Fastfact 14 September 2012
HSBC upgrades Malaysia to 'overweight', sees growth (Business Times)
CIMB: Govt must address issues, investments(The Star Online)
CIMB sees sweeteners for targeted households (Business Times)
Maybank a potential buyer of 33pc stake in Bank of Ayudhya(Business Times)

Fastfact 13 September 2012
MBSB to spend RM100m on new banking system (Business Times)
MBSB labur RM100j ganti sistem perbankan(Harian Metro)
HSBC upgrades Malaysia to 'overweight', sees growth (Business Times)

Fastfact 12 September 2012
Banking on new and interesting ideas(The Star Online)
'BIMB move to unlock value likely to be re-rating catalyst' (Business Times)

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Fastfact 10 September 2012
M’sian banks may reduce derivative trading with US due to new rules(The Star Online)
Counsel: Bank directors and employees involved in committing fraud should be sent to prison(The Star Online)
GST benefits outweigh costs, says Maybank chief (Business Times)

Fastfact 09 September 2012
Retail bonds framework Initiative is part of Capital Market Masterplan 2(The Star Online)

Fastfact 07 September 2012
Banks can expect more earnings upgrade by analysts (Business Times)
Maybank targets RM250m from new plans(Business Times)
Maybank unveils 2 retirement plans(The Sun Daily)
Maybank lancar 2 pelan pesara(Harian Metro)

Fastfact 06 September 2012
Maybank Beri Tumpuan Khas Kepada Sabah Kembangkan Operasinya(Bernama)
Maybank relocates branch to heart of Clementi in Singapore(The Malaysian Insider)
Maybank favours Hong Leong Bank, Public Bank(The Malaysian Insider)
August results disappoint again: Analysts(The Sun Daily)
Who is among the cream of the banking crop?(The Star Online)
Info exchange vs banking secrecy(The Star Online)

Fastfact 02 September 2012
Banks can use analytics to identify good customers: Fico(The Sun Daily)
AmBank, RSGC launch new credit card(The Sun Daily)
Public Bank - There're glittering opportunities in Asia(Business Times)

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Fastfact 31 August 2012
RHBCap may settlefor 40pc stake in Mestika (Business Times)
RHBCap aims to consolidate with focus on building scale when acquisitions are completed(The Star Online)

Fastfact 30 August 2012
CMSB Posts 13 Per Cent Revenue Growth In Q2 2012(Bernama)
Public Mutual declares distributions for 8 funds(The Star Online)
RAM reaffirms ADCB debt ratings(The Star Online)

Fastfact 29 August 2012
Hong Leong Bank's Earnings Prospects To Remain Resilient, Says Alliance Research(Bernama)
Mazars: Banks must have strong risk management(The Star Online)
HLB: Banking sector outlook remains challenging(The Star Online)
Hong Leong Bank net profit soars to RM1.65b (Business Times)
Hong Leong Pre-tax Profit Falls To RM2.22 Billion(Bernama)
Hong Leong Bank Untung RM1.65b(Harian Metro)
RHB Cap to expand customer base(The Star Online)

Fastfact 28 August 2012
RHBCap reiterates plan to buy Bank Mestika (Business Times)
Keuntungan Bersih Separuh Pertama RHB Capital Naik Enam Peratus Kepada RM889.4 Juta(Bernama)

Fastfact 27 August 2012
Six banks to fund RM1.87bil ferro-alloy plant in Bintulu park(The Star Online)
P.I.E. banks on its e-commerce business solutions(The Star Online)

Fastfact 26 August 2012
RAM keeps tabs on Affin, Bank Muamalat (Business Times)

Fastfact 23 August 2012
HwangDBS: Shares better than cash in banks' DRPs (Business Times)

Fastfact 22 August 2012
Maybank draws bullish calls (Business Times)
Alliance sees rich pickings in wealth management (Business Times)

Fastfact 21 August 2012
HONG Leong Prestasi dana mantap(Harian Metro)

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Fastfact 17 August 2012
Affin, Bank Muamalat start M&A talks(The Star Online)
AmBank names new MD of retail banking(The Star Online)
Maybank H1 earnings surge to record high (Business Times)
Maybank posts record Q2 profit(The Star Online)
Maybank untung RM2.78 bilion(Utusan Malaysia)
Domestic demand to remain in driver's seat (Business Times)

Fastfact 16 August 2012
Maybank brings 24.54% growth in Q2 net profit(The Star Online)
Higher earnings, revenue for CIMB Group(The Star Online)
CIMB's Q2 net profit rises to RM1.1b (Business Times)
CIMB eyes stockbroking buys in India, S. Korea(The Sun Daily)
Untung bersih CIMB RM2.12b(Harian Metro)

Fastfact 15 August 2012
MARC confirms stable rating on CIMB sukuk programme(The Star Online)

Fastfact 14 August 2012
MARC confirms CIMB Islamic Bank's RM2b Sukuk(The Star Online)
Economists see stable inflation figure for July(Business Times)
Hong Leong business rationalisation(Business Times)
Hong Leong proposes RM251.3m business rationalisation plan(The Malaysian Insider)

Fastfact 12 August 2012
RHB: Economic growth likely weakened in Q2(The Malaysian Insider)
Penasihat kewangan digesa ubah pendekatan tingkatkan industri(Sinar Online)

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Fastfact 10 August 2012
Fitch: Malaysian banks able to meet Basel III capital rules(The Star Online)
RHB Bank-Mestika deal awaits Jakarta approval(The Star Online)
RHB still keen on Bank Mestika(Business Times)

Fastfact 09 August 2012
Maybank eyes 10,000 new prepaid smartcards(The Sun Daily)
Maybank eyes double-digit growth in prepaid cards(The Star Online)
Maybank to grow prepaid card sector(Business Times)
Maybank sasar francais kad prabayar ke Asia(Utusan Malaysia)
Perkenal kad pintar prabayar(Berita Harian)
Maybank kukuh segmen kad prabayar (Harian Metro)
Alliance Bank - Pengalaman eksklusif(Harian Metro)

Fastfact 08 August 2012
Gamuda di landasan tepat(Sinar Online)
MyEG is a growth story, says CIMB(The Sun Daily)
Citi: M'sia to achieve GDP target growth of 5% this year(The Edge Malaysia)
Citibank yakin KDNK 5 peratus(Utusan Malaysia)
Citibank - KDNK lebih baik(Harian Metro)
Negara tiada halangan capai pertumbuhan lima peratus(Berita Harian)
Road Builder cancels RM400mil debt(The Star Online)
AmBank - Perikatan strategik(Harian Metro)

Fastfact 07 August 2012
Citi Analysts Confident Malaysia Will Attain Five Per Cent GDP Growth This Year(Bernama)
RAM reaffirms CIMB Group rating(Business Times)
AmBank in strategic alliance with Rockwills(Business Times)

Fastfact 06 August 2012
Silver Bird's suit shocks accountants; may result in higher audit fees(The Star Online)
BAFIA junjung kedaulatan undang-undang(Utusan Malaysia)
Peraturan baru bukan halangan(Utusan Malaysia)

Fastfact 04 August 2012
Smaller Asian economiesto feel chill soon, says HSBC(Business Times)
Concerns over China to cloud outlook(The Star Online)
Nazir talks about CIMB as a regional bank(The Star Online)
Latest CIMB buy is Bank of Commerce in the Philippines(The Star Online)
CIMB bank dapat Anugerah Kecemerlangan IT(Sinar Online)

Fastfact 03 August 2012
CIMB Bank Bags Award For Information Technology Excellence(Bernama)
Public Bank - Laba RM2.49 bilion(Harian Metro)
Banks demand payment from Silverbird(Business Times)
CIMB makes two key appointments(The Star Online)

Fastfact 02 August 2012
RHB raises UEM to ‘trading buy’(The Malaysian Insider)
Major MRCB-Nusa deal in the works?(Business Times)
Maybank upbeat on growth(The Star Online)
Maybank optimis kekal momentum(Harian Metro)
Analysts in no hurry to raise loan growth forecasts (Business Times)
Bahrain's Mumtalakat issues RM3b sukuk(Business Times)

Fastfact 01 August 2012
Fed easing to help Asian currencies: Maybank (Business Times)
Local, regional banks to continue expansion(The Star Online)
Industri perbankan tempatan diyakini(Utusan Malaysia)
Public Bank unit declares distributions for 10 of its funds (Business Times)
PUBLIC GOLD Masuk Brunei, Singapura(Harian Metro)
StanChart sees increasing use of renminbi(Business Times)
Danajamin, RHB Bank to co-guarantee RM628m Mecuro bonds(Business Times)

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Fastfact 31 July 2012
Public Mutual Declares Distributions For 10 Funds(Bernama)
Maybank eyes cap waiver(The Malay Mail)
S&P: Double-edged sword for banks expanding regionally(The Star Online)
Maybank inks Legoland deal(Business Times)
Maybank, Legoland jalin kerjasama(Sinar Online)
Maybank optimistic of qualifying for waiver from Bank Indonesia(The Star Online)
Maybank mahu lebih 40% pemilikan dalam BII(Harian Metro)
Maybank confident of keeping BII stake(Business Times)
BII Net Profit For First Semester 2012 Up 61 Per Cent(Bernama)

Fastfact 30 July 2012
More $$$ to manage(The Sun Daily)
Developments in S'pore may impact M'sia banking scene(The Star Online)
Expect surprises when expanding, banks told(The Star Online)
RHB Bank plans to boost customer base(The Star Online)

Fastfact 28 July 2012
Al Rajhi Bank raih dua anugerah(Sinar Online)
Options aplenty soon for banking and finance talents abroad(The Star Online)
Bankers: Malaysia not shielded from contagion risk(The Star Online)

Fastfact 27 July 2012
Al Rajhi Bank bags two awards(Business Times)
Poser over banks’ role(The Star Online)
Coverage of financing guideline needs to be extended(The Star Online)
Alliance Bank's CFO Lee resigns(The Star Online)
Call to extend new lending rules to non-bank financial firms(Business Times)
Charting future of banking and finance in a new era (Business Times)
Foreign firms keen to issue ringgit bonds(Business Times)

Fastfact 26 July 2012
Maybank raises UMW forecast(Business Times)
Banks, ITFC discuss funds for emerging market traders(The Star Online)
CIMB ups UOA 2012-2014 earnings forecast(Business Times)
S&P gives A- rating to CIMB bonds(The Star Online)
AmBank expects a 3% to 4% growth in personal loans(The Star Online)

Fastfact 25 July 2012
Au Yoong is RHB head of retail banking (Business Times)
Analysts remain upbeat on Public Bank(Business Times)
Public Bank in for healthy growth, but analysts caution over increasingly challenging operating environment(The Star Online)

Fastfact 24 July 2012
CIMB Research keeps Public Bank an Outperform(The Star Online)
AMMB to pay dividend of 13.5%(The Star Online)
HSBC Bank Wins Best Foreign Commercial Bank Award(Bernama)
HSBC named best foreign bank(The Star Online)
Public Bank's Q2 profit dips (Business Times)
Public Bank Pre-tax Profit Up 2.1 Per Cent To RM2.49 Billion(Bernama)
Untung bersih Public Bank RM1.84 bilion(Utusan Malaysia)

Fastfact 23 July 2012
Public Bank Q2 earnings at RM952.69m, 20 sen dividend(The Star Online)
Bank Muamalat to open Islamic bank in China within 2 years(The Sun Daily)
Strong demand for CIMB notes issuance(The Star Online)
AmBank issues six new put and call warrants(The Star Online)

Fastfact 22 July 2012
AmBank issues 6 warrants(The Sun Daily)
CIMB prices US$350m bond at 190 bps over US Treasury(The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 21 July 2012
Q2 results to be within expectations(The Star Online)
Al Rajhi to woo more high net worth customers(Business Times)
Alliance Financial profit jumps 17.3pc(Business Times)
CIMB still keen on QFB licence in Singapore (Business Times)
A tale of contrasting services(Business Times)

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Fastfact 20 July 2012
RAM Ratings reaffirms Affin Bank's ratings, stable outlook(The Star Online)
Moody's rates CIMB Bank's US$ senior unsecured notes A3(The Star Online)
Indonesia's new bank rules may not hit Maybank, CIMB (Business Times)
Maybank, CIMB exempted from Indonesia's new ruling: Analysts(The Sun Daily)
Maybank Says It Is Committed For Long Term In Indonesia(Bernama)
Maybank welcomes Indonesia’s new shareholding requirement(The Star Online)

Fastfact 19 July 2012
CIMB's Nazir receives Euromoney award(Business Times)
Launch of the Private Pension Administrator Significant milestone, says CIMB's Nazir (The Edge Malaysia)
Penduduk Marang persoal tindakan AmBank tutup cawangan(Utusan Malaysia)

Fastfact 18 July 2012
CIMB chief bags Euromoney's 2012 Outstanding Award(The Sun Daily)
Banks, telcos lift KLCI, broader market mixed(The Star Online)
Al Rajhi sasar tingkat pelanggan premium (Harian Metro)
Al-Rajhi sasar tingkat aset lima peratus(Sinar Online)

Fastfact 17 July 2012
HSBC upbeat on Malaysia trade growth(The Star Online)
U.S. report slams HSBC's anti-money laundering efforts(The Star Online)
U.S. report says HSBC handled Iran, drug money(The Star Online)
HSBC apologises as senators hammer money-laundering lapses(The Malaysian Insider)

Fastfact 14 July 2012
SemGroup trust sues Barclays over $143m fee(The Star Online)
Small bank with big ambition(The Star Online)

Fastfact 13 July 2012
Slight setback for CIMB after India exclusion(The Star Online)
Bank to benefit from activities in NCER(Business Times)
CIMB excludes Royal Bank of Scotland’s Indian operations(The Star Online)
CIMB's RBS deal to exclude Indian ops(Business Times)
Moody's: Malaysia's Banking system outlook stable(The Star Online)
Moody's: Malaysian banking outlook stable(Business Times)

Fastfact 12 July 2012
Moody's sees stable outlook for Malaysia's banking sector(The Star Online)
Indian bank IIBM sees RM550m transactions in first year of operation(The Sun Daily)
India's IIBM eyes RM2.5b transactions(Business Times)
Indian bank aims high(The Star Online)
Bank India sasar transaksi RM2.5 bilion (Berita Harian)
CIMB scores hat-trick at Trade Finance Magazine Awards(Business Times)
'MBF purchase good deal despite high price tag'(Business Times)
Business that expands boldly rewarded in the long term(The Star Online)
RHB Research sees MBM Resources on solid growth trajectory(The Star Online)

Fastfact 11 July 2012
TA cuts AMMB to ‘hold’ (The Malaysian Insider)
IHH listing benefits Asean healthcare stocks, says CIMB (The Malaysian Insider)
CIMB awarded for service excellence(Business Times)
CIMB Bank bolot dua anugerah terbaik kecemerlangan(Sinar Online)
AmBank, AmInvestment Bank ratings unaffected by bid(The Star Online)
IIBM Eyes RM2.5 Billion In Transactions(Bernama)
India International Bank plans 5 branches in Malaysia(The Star Online)
Maybank teams up with DiGi to boost remittance (The Star Online)
Maybank kuasai 30% (Harian Metro)

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Fastfact 10 July 2012
Maybank Eyes RM3.37 Billion Total Remittance From MME (Bernama)
AMMB buys credit card firm for US$196m (The Malaysian Insider)
Digi and Maybank launch Digi SendMoney (The Edge Malaysia)
Maybank sasar tarik pelaburan RM32j (Berita Harian)
OCBC Al-Amin opens 3self-service branches (Business Times)
4 contenders for Aviva's share in joint venture with CIMB (Business Times)
HONG Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) - RM40j buka cawangan untuk Gen Y (Harian Metro)

Fastfact 09 July 2012
OCBC Al-Amin lancar cawangan perbankan Islam 7 hari seminggu pertama (Sinar Online)
Maybank targets RM32m investments with 'Silver Account' (The Star Online)
Maybank sasar pelaburan RM32j bagi Akaun Pelaburan Perak (Sinar Online)
Hong Leong Bank's RM40m strategy to attract Gen Y customers (The Star Online)
Changes in asset rules during a crisis will provide banks better control over risks, capital (The Star Online)

Fastfact 07 July 2012
AmBank, Travelex jalin kerjasama (Harian Metro)
Bank India pertama di Malaysia(Utusan Malaysia)

Fastfact 06 July 2012
Malaysia to have first Indian bank (Business Times)
First Indian Bank in Malaysia to be launched next week(The Star Online)
Bank India pertama di Malaysia akan dilancarkan minggu depan (Sinar Online)
Maybank -Higher card spending seen (Business Times)
Maybank jangka jualan Treatsfair RM20j (Harian Metro)
StanChart expects to grow at fast pace in Asia, Africa and Mideast (The Star Online)

Fastfact 05 July 2012
Maybank Targets RM20 Million Sales At Treatsfair 2012(Bernama)
MARC affirms AAA/MARC-1 ratings on Maybank (The Star Online)
CIMB Research: WCT, Mudajaya top construction picks (The Star Online)
CIMB issues Felda Global warrants (The Star Online)
RHB Research indicative fair value for Melewar Industrial at 43 sen (The Star Online)
AmBank issues four new call warrants (The Star Online)
AmBank to open 60 Travelex counters (The Star Online)
AmBank, Travelex in co-branding deal (Business Times)
AmBank, Travelex jalin pakatan (Berita Harian)
Abu Dhabi bank sets up unit in M’sia (The Star Online)
Alliance Bank’s 4-pronged strategy to grow wealth management biz (The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 04 July 2012
CIMB Bank terbit waran opsyen beli ke atas FGV (Sinar Online)
Fair value of semiconductor firms raised (Business Times)
RHB appoints new group CFO (The Star Online)

Fastfact 03 July 2012
Brighter outlook for banking (The Star Online)
OSK unjurkan pertumbuhan pinjaman sederhana (Sinar Online)
Family ties no boon for top banker Nazir Razak (The Star Online)
CIMB TrustCapital Advisors buys more Aussie property (The Malaysian Insider)
HSBC Amanah yakin kekal kedudukan (Harian Metro)

Fastfact 02 July 2012
CIMB Research keeps Neutral stance on banking sector (The Star Online)
Maybank ready to incorporate retail ops in S'pore (The Sun Daily)
CIMB-TCA makes fourth Aussie property purchase (Business Times)
CIMB-TCA umum beli bangunan di Australia (Harian Metro)

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Fastfact 30 Jun 2012
Moody's downgrade of international banks will benefit Malaysian banks (The Sun Daily)
Maybank awaits Singapore new bank rules (The Star Online)
Maybank ready to locally incorporate S’pore retail ops (The Malaysia Insider)
Maybank seeks clarification on S’pore ruling (Business Times)
Malaysia equity market doing well, says StanChart (The Sun Daily)
High-dividend equities preferred (The Star Online)
Citibank says not under probe (The Star Online)
Citi Says Not Under Probe For Interest Rate Fixing (Bernama)

Fastfact 28 Jun 2012
Maybank has ceased to be substantial shareholder of Luster (The Star Online)
Withdrawal of CIMB support for a debt restructuring exercise remains a big question mark (The Star Online)

Fastfact 27 Jun 2012
CIMB backs out of APH restructuring (The Malaysian Insider)
Maybank Kim Eng to open 3 new branches in Thailand this year (The Sun Daily)
RHB cuts oil & gas sector to 'neutral'(Business Times)

Fastfact 26 Jun 2012
New speculation on possible Affin merger and acquisition (The Star Online)
Maybank Research maintains Buy on Berjaya Sports Toto (The Star Online)

Fastfact 25 Jun 2012
Consumer banking business set to expand (The Star Online)
Maximising returns from cash a top priority (The Star Online)
Maybank taps Aussie property mart (Business Times)
95,000 sign up for CIMB YOUth (Business Times)

Fastfact 24 Jun 2012
CIMB Youth Savings Account Receives Good Response (Bernama)

Fastfact 23 Jun 2012
Opportunities in adversity (The Star Online)
HLB completes issuance of RM1.5bil sub notes (The Star Online)
Maybank expands its ringgit loan scheme to Melbourne (The Sun Daily)
Skim pinjaman Maybank ke Melbourne (Berita Harian)
Al Rajhi umum instrumen baru (Sinar Online)

Fastfact 22 Jun 2012
Price pressures seen low (CPI Forecast for May 2012) (Business Times)
RHB Research sees GDP growing 4.5% in 2012 (The Star Online)

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Fastfact 20 Jun 2012
Local banks praised for good service (The Star Online)
M'sian banks lead the way in meeting customer expectations, says study (The Edge Malaysia)

Fastfact 19 Jun 2012
Ambank issues 4 new structured warrants (Business Times)
Al Rajhi first Islamic entity in Malaysia to adopt CCM-i (Business Times)

Fastfact 18 Jun 2012
CIMB aiming to be top 10 in Cambodia (The Star Online)
CIMB Group's Indonesian unit on a roll (Business Times)
CIMB - Malaysia tempat sesuai urus kepelbagaian (Sinar Online)
Maybank to lead in Asean (The Star Online)

Fastfact 14 Jun 2012
Maybank acquires Luster stake (The Star Online)

Fastfact 13 Jun 2012
Alpha: CIMB, Maybank head top 10 list (Business Times)

Fastfact 11 Jun 2012
CIMB set to host forum on Asean integration (The Star Online)
StanChart Msia appoints new consumer banking head (The Sun Daily)

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Fastfact 07 Jun 2012
Maybank KE Research upgrades regional airlines to Neutral(The Star Online)
RHB: Ringgit to remain weak as forex reserves drop (The Malaysian Insider)
AmInvestment Bank launches new fund (The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 06 Jun 2012
UOB launches card for high end users (The Star Online)

Fastfact 05 Jun 2012
CIMB Bank eyes 18% growth in its retail deposit business (The Star Online)

Fastfact 03 Jun 2012
Maybank IB looking for regional reach (The Star Online)

Fastfact 02 Jun 2012
Upbeat outlook on Maybank, CIMB (Business Times)
Analysts positive Maybank, CIMB will avoid new Jakarta ownership plans (The Star Online)
UOB expects travel to drive premium credit-card spending (The Star Online)
UOB woos affluent clients with Infinite (Business Times)
UOB perkenal Infinite (Harian Metro)

Fastfact 01 Jun 2012
Maybank sells off Philippine insurer’s shares (The Star Online)
Worst not over, says Maybulk (The Sun Daily)
Maybank's indirect unit disposes of ALFA stake for RM31m (The Sun Daily)
More gains by local bourse (The Star Online)
Affin awaits clear decision by Indonesian regulators (The Star Online)
OCBC revises 2012 GDP growth forecast down to 4.2% (The Sun Daily)

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Fastfact 31 May 2012
Regional powerhouse aim for Maybank (The Malay Mail)

Fastfact 30 May 2012
Malaysia may raise bank ownership limit - Najib (Business Times)
PM hints at easing 30% limit on foreign ownership in local banks (The Star Online)
Maybank seeks banking licence in Laos while HLB hopes to raise stake in China’s Bank of Chengdu (The Star Online)
Maybank and Public Bank win most trusted bank awards (The Star Online)
Maybank unjur laba operasi global naik 40% (Harian Metro)
Lai Wai Keen appointed as director at Public Bank (The Sun Daily)
Hong Leong mulls raising stake in Bank of Chengdu (Business Times)
Affin catat untung RM213.9j (Harian Metro)

Fastfact 29 May 2012
Re-rating of Affin Bank on the cards (The Star Online)

Fastfact 26 May 2012
Maybank, CIMB results in line with analysts’ consensus expectations (The Star Online)
Analysts remain upbeat on banks (Business Times)
Sterling results for Affin Holdings in first quarter (The Star Online)

Fastfact 25 May 2012
Maybank Q1 net profit up on all-round strength (The Star Online)
Maybank Kim Eng’s HK office gets corporate finance licence (The Star Online)
Dragon9 raih pelaburan RM250 juta (Sinar Online)
CIMB Q1 profit up 10% on revenue growth (The Star Online)
Maybank, CIMB post double-digit growth in Q1 (The Sun Daily)
Corporate governance for a premium (The Star Online)
RHBCap, OSK get SC nod for merger (Business Times)
Mahkamah arah ahli perniagaan bayar RM28.59 juta kepada HLFB (Sinar Online)
Bangladesh mahu tingkat penghantaran pulang wang (Sinar Online)

Fastfact 24 May 2012
Ambank terbit waran ala Eropah (Sinar Online)
Peluang bank tempatan kembang perniagaan (Sinar Online)

Fastfact 23 May 2012
Can Johari bring his success story to RHB Bank? (The Star Online)

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Fastfact 20 May 2012
Enhancing value at RHB Bank (The Star Online) Commercial Bank News (The Star Online)
Tackling the crowded market head on (The Star Online)
RHB to bank on strong relationships with the public and private sectors (The Star Online)

Fastfact 18 May 2012
CIMB: Tough for HLB to maximise value creation at present (The Star Online)
Another record year for AmBank group (The Star Online)
AMMB catat peningkatan untung 12.5 peratus (Harian Metro)

Fastfact 17 May 2012
HSBC: Invest more in human capital (The Star Online)
AmBank Issues Four New Call Warrants (Bernama)
Hong Leong Q3 profit jumps 61pc (Business Times)

Fastfact 16 May 2012
THE Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) - They're lining up to issue ringgit sukuk in Malaysia (Business Times)
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to focus on debt capital markets (The Star Online)
Aset di Asia bukan fokus utama RBS (Utusan Malaysia)
Hong Leong Bank Q3 net profit up 60.5% to RM465.1m (The Star Online)
RHB MD Johari to focus on 'Easy' concept to reach out to customers (The Star Online)
RHB completes notes issuance (The Star Online)
Maybank sets up US$5b bond program (Business Times)

Fastfact 15 May 2012
Moody’s positive on CIMB’s latest buy (The Star Online)
CIMB Research maintains Neutral call on Latexx (The Star Online)
RBS going back to ‘basics’ after CIMB deal (The Malaysian Insider)

Fastfact 14 May 2012
AMMB gets SC nod for RM2b debt notes programme (The Star Online)
CIMB Research keeps Petronas Gas its top utility pick (The Star Online)
CIMB Research downgrades Axiata to Neutral (The Star Online)
Moody's positive on CIMB acquisition (Business Times)

Fastfact 13 May 2012
HSBC plans more branchess (The Star Online)
HSBC: Cross-border use of renminbi to expand (Business Times)
OCBC eyes growth as quarterly profit hits record (The Star Online)

Fastfact 11 May 2012
CIMB Aviva stake for sale (The Star Online)
RAM: CIMB deal no immediate impact (The Star Online)
CIMB positive on LBS' stake sale in China ops (The Sun Daily)
Maybank issues RM2.1b bonds (Business Times)

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Fastfact 10 May 2012
A new landscape for regional banking sector (The Star Online)
BoC buy to have strong impact on CIMB’s strength (The Star Online)
'Purchase of BoC to cement CIMB's Asean foothold' (The Star Online)

Fastfact 09 May 2012
CIMB to buy 60% stake in BoC for RM881mil (The Star Online)
CIMB ambil alih 60 peratus kepentingan dimiliki bank Filipina (Berita Harian)
CIMB gains after deal with San Miguel (Business Times)
CIMB buys into Philippines’ Bank of Commerce - Nazir (Business Times)
CIMB ambil alih BoC Filipina babit RM881 juta (Utusan Malaysia)
CIMB Research maintains Outperform on Perisai (The Star Online) 

Fastfact 08 May 2012
Moody's: RHB’s merger with OSK is credit negative (The Sun Daily)
RHB Bank expects loan growth of 10%-12% this year (Business Times)
Sektor pinjaman meningkat - RHB Bank (Harian Metro)
Masterskill not ripe for bumper dividends: CIMB (The Sun Daily)
CIMB Research downgrades Singapore Airlines to Underperform, ups TP to S%10.51 (The Edge Malaysia)
Home financing to drive RHB's retail loan growth (Business Times) 

Fastfact 07 May 2012
AGIC banks on timely claim payment to win confidence (The Star Online)
StanChart: Profit growth may slow (Business Times)

Fastfact 04 May 2012
CIMB to start business in Australia soon (The Star Online)

Fastfact 02 May 2012
HSBC Bank upbeat on Malaysia's trade growth (Business Times) 

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Fastfact 27 April 2012
CIMB Niaga Q1 profit jumps 29% (The Star Online)
CIMB sasar peruncitan deposit 2 angka (Harian Metro)

Fastfact 26 April 2012
CIMB Niaga Chalks Up Rp937 Billion Net Profits (Bernama) 

Fastfact 25 April 2012
HSBC Forecasts Malaysia's Trade To Grow By 139.37 Per Cent From 2012 (Bernama)
CIMB launches new credit card (The Star Online) 

Fastfact 23 April 2012
Public Bank keeps a close watch on what matters, such as asset quality and loans growth (The Star Online)
Sasar 50,000 pemegang kad debit edisi khas MU (Harian Metro) 

Fastfact 21 April 2012
Affin – seeking fresh perception (The Star Online)
Maybank Eyes RM120 Million In ASB Transactions At MSAM 2012 (Bernama)
Maybank sasar RM120 juta ASB (Utusan Malaysia)
Maybank debit card for Man U fans (Bussiness Times) 

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Fastfact 19 April 2012
OCBC profit 6% higher (The Star Online)
Public Bank earnings rise (The Star Online)
Public Bank raih RM941 juta (Berita Harian)

Fastfact 18 April 2012
CIMB will transform into an Asia-Pacific bank (The Star Online)
CIMB aims to ink deal to buy 60pc of BOC soon (Business Times)
Muktamadkan pembelian BOC tidak lama lagi (Utusan Malaysia)
CIMB sedia muktamad pemilikan ekuiti BoC (Berita Harian)
Banks broadening their appeal with the current M&As trend (The Star Online)
Maybank declares final cash dividends (The Star Online)

Fastfact 16 April 2012
Affin Bank injects RM500mil capital (The Star Online)
AFB posts profit, sees turnaround (Business Times) 

Fastfact 13 April 2012
Maybank hires former Citibank executive (The Star Online)
Maybank’s regional moves draw positive response (The Star Online)
CIMB and RBS sign cooperation agreement (The Star Online)
OCBC bakal lancar produk pelaburan baharu (Utusan Malaysia)

Fastfact 12 April 2012
CIMB-TCA buys RM710m building in Canberra, its third property in Australia (The Star Online)
Maybank may be bidding for Philippines’ Islamic bank (The Star Online)
RHBCap to wrap up OSKIB deal in Q3 (The Sun Daily)

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Fastfact 10 April 2012
Hong Leong Bank gets SC approval for RM4.61bil note programme (The Star Online)
Moody’s assigns (P) A3 rating to Hong Leong Bank’s MTN Program (The Edge Malaysia)
HSBC 'challenges' young entrepreneurs (Business Times)
Program HSBC YEC tawar hadiah lumayan (Harian Metro) 

Fastfact 06 April 2012
Banking M&A news attract investor interest to AMMB: Alliance Research (The Sun Daily)
RHB merger talk: MBSB says 'leave matters to shareholders' (Business Times)

Fastfact 05 April 2012
Maybank aims higher after getting local incorporation licence in Cambodia (The Star Online)
Maybank akan lebih aktif di Kemboja (Utusan Malaysia)
StanChart keen on consumer financing (The Star Online)
AMMB, partner closer to taking over Kurnia unit (Business Times)

Fastfact 04 April 2012
'CIMB to gain from scaleback in European bank ops' (Business Times)
AmBank aims to maintain position as top warrant issuer (The Star Online)
AmBank terbit waran baru ala Eropah (Harian Metro)

Fastfact 03 April 2012
CIMB extends reach in Asia Pacific with RBS buy (The Star Online)
CIMB buys RBS Asian assets for RM849m (Business Times)
CIMB beli aset Asia RBS bernilai RM849 juta (Utusan Malaysia)

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Fastfact 30 March 2012
Maybank’s exposure to Vinashin loan default is small (The Star Online)
Licence to expand Maybank sees local incorporation of ops in Cambodia (The Star Online)
Maybank not buying ING Groep's stake in TMB Bank (The Malay Mail)
Maybank to feel pain in Indonesia (Business Times)
Peletakan jawatan penganalisis bukan isu besar – Maybank (Utusan Malaysia)
Kad Visa Maybank Manchester United (Utusan Malaysia)
ETP jadi ‘penampan’ – Maybank (Harian Metro)

Fastfact 29 March 2012
Maybank provides option for shareholders on dividens (The Edge Malaysia)

Fastfact 26 March 2012
UOA banks on strategic projects (The Star Online)

Fastfact 22 March 2012
Enam waran berstruktur baharu - OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd. (Utusan Malaysia)

Fastfact 21 March 2012
Banking set to shift into lower gear (Business Times)
RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland) says ringgit to outperform this year (The Sun Daily)
Nilai ringgit dijangka terus mengukuh: RBS (Berita Harian)
Maybank sets sights on Myanmar (Business Times)
Maybank akan lebar sayap ke Myanmar (Utusan Malaysia)
Maybank sees 20% growth in fund transfer (The Star Online)
M&A Securities reiterates 'buy' call on Maybank (Business Times)
UOB expects 40% increase in assets under management to RM22bil (The Star Online)
Minimum downpayment on loans will impact CIMB, Maybank in Indonesia (The Star Online)
Hurdle for CIMB It may face problem in retaining RBS staff after acquisitions (The Star Online)

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Fastfact 20 March 2012
Public Bank sees another healthy, wealthy year (The Star Online)
Public Bank shareholders want to see 'new blood' (Business times)
Public Mutual to launch two new funds tomorrow (The Sun daily)
Public Mutual lancar dua dana (Utusan Malaysia)
PBB Declares 48 Sen Cash Dividend For FY2011 – Public Bank Berhad (Bernama)

Fastfact 13 March 2012
Hong Leong Capital gets nod for MIMB buy (The Star Online)

Fastfact 09 March 2012
‘Khazanah sold CIMB shares to Credit Suisse buyer’ for RM493.6mil (The Star Online)
Alliance aims to sustain SME segment growth (Business Times)
Alliance Bank yakin kenaikan hingga 17 peratus dalam PKS (Harian Metro)

Fastfact 07 March 2012
Maybank launches regional private client programme (Business Times)
Maybank Diamante sedia khidmat peribadi (Harian Metro)

Fastfact 06 March 2012
Affin expects China ops to materialise in second half (Business Times)
Affin’s H2 China target (The Star Online)

Fastfact 02 March 2012
Bank in talks to buy RBS Asian units : CIMB (Business Times)
CIMB beli ekuiti RBS (Utusan Malaysia)          

Fastfact 01 March 2012
Maybank CSR allocation (Business Times)
AmBank issues six new call warrants (The Star Online)  

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Fastfact 29 February 2012
RHB to wrap up OSK, Bank Mestika acquisitions (The Sun Daily)
Sohail Niazi appointed acting Elaf Bank CEO (The Sun Daily)
OCBC Bank extends ringgit loan scheme to Perth (The Sun Daily) 
Overcapacity, falling rates hit Maybulk Q4 net profit (The Star Online)

Fastfact 27 February 2012
RHBCap, OSK to announce merger this week (The Sun Daily)  

Fastfact 24 Februari 2012
Maybank net profit climbs 15% in 3 months ended Dec 31 (The Sun Daily)
Laba bersih Maybank naik 20 peratus (Utusan Malaysia)
CIMB appoints Japanese as director (The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 22 Februari 2012
AmBank issues 6 call warrants(The Sun Daily)  

Fastfact 21 Februari 2012
CIMB's new product offers Aussie dollar 5% p.a. guaranteed returns(The Sun Daily)
Affin catat prestasi terbaik(Utusan Malaysia)

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Fastfact 20 Februari 2012
Banks get cautious in lending and pricing(The Star Online)

Fastfact 17 Februari 2012
CIMB in talks to buy RBS’ Asia units: Sources(The Malaysian Insider)
CIMB: Malaysia will have to face external headwinds(Business Times)
Citibank komited kuasai 10% pasaran mewah(Harian metro)

Fastfact 16 Februari 2012
Unjuran dividen Maybank dinaikkan(Utusan Malaysia)     

Fastfact 15 February 2012
Abu Dhabi firm unlikely to get good price for RHBCap stake(The Star Online)

Fastfact 14 February 2012
RHB upgrades banking sector on easing headwinds(The Star Online)

Fastfact 13 February 2012
Mizuho operasi di Malaysia(Harian metro)   

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Fastfact 09 February 2012
Maybank terbit bon RM6 bilion(Utusan Malaysia)
Bond issuance to support CIMB’s non-interest income(The Sun Daily)
HSBC lancar analisis dana melalui web(Harian metro)

Fastfact 03 February 2012
AmBank lancar 2 kad kredit baru(Harian metro)

Fastfact 31 January 2012
Record earnings for Public Bank(The Star Online)
Public Bank catat untung RM4.61 bilion(Utusan Malaysia)

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Fastfact 27 January 2012
Nazir jadi Presiden Komisioner CIMB Niaga(Utusan Malaysia)

Fastfact 26 January 2012
CIMB appoints three directors(The Sun Daily)

Fastfact 17 January 2012
Malaysia's growth this year will be volatile, says bank(The Star Online)
StanChart: Malaysia economy needs domestic push(Business Times)

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Banks see higher revenue growth in SMEs(The Star Online)

Fastfact 13 January 2012
Is RHB-MBSB merger on?(The Star Online)
CIMB – truly Asean by year-end(The Sun Daily)
CIMB renews focus on SMEs(Business Times)
PKS: CIMB Bank yakin kekalkan pertumbuhan pinjaman(Utusan Malaysia)

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