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RHB Capital Posts RM511.6 Million 1st Quarter Pre-Tax Profit

RHB Capital posted an 8 per cent increase in pre-tax profit to RM511.6 million for the first quarter of 2011, ending March 31. The company registered...

RHB Capital Posts RM511.6 Million 1st Quarter Pre-Tax Profit

RHB Capital posted an 8 per cent increase in pre-tax profit to RM511.6 million for the first quarter of 2011, ending March 31. The company registered...

CIMB group eyeing Laos, Philippine markets

In another development, Nazir said the CIMB Group is looking for opportunities to enter Laos and the Philippines, going forward.

Malaysia to promote Amanah investment in low income group

The Malaysian government is studying an easy loan scheme to enable the lower income group to invest in the Amanah unit trust funds, Prime Minister...

ASM targets one million investors through salary deductions

ASM Investment Services Bhd aims to attract one million investors through salary deductions this year with its "Thrift Savings Plan". ASM Investment...

Kwan to head Baring's Asia debt team

Baring Asset Management has named Thomas Kwan as head of Asian debt – an area where it sees a significant investment opportunity due to the growth of...

MNRB Gets credit facility from Amanah

MNRB Holdings Bhd obtained an unsecured credit facility of up to RM120 million from Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

160,000 visitors expected at ASM's Investment Week

More than 160,000 visitors are expected to turn up at the Amanah Saham Malaysia Investment Week or MSAM 2011.

Maybank Islamic issues maiden subordinated sukuk

Maybank Islamic has issued its maiden Tier 2 Capital Islamic Subordinated Sukuk of RM1.0 billion.

JPMorgan targets business from manufacturers eyeing Southeast Asia

JPMorgan's corporate bank will increase its investments and bankers in Southeast Asia.

AmBank, AmIslamic ratings unaffected by proposed purchase

RAM Ratings Services did not reflect any impact on AMMB Holdings Bhd's proposed acquisition of AmIslamic from AmBank in the latter two entities'...

CIMB, tops MARC's Lead Managers' League Table

Malaysian Rating Corp Lead Managers' League Table for 2010 rated CIMB Investment Bank on top in terms of value and number of issues.

Mizuho to fortify investment banking business

Mizuho Financial Group is planning to buy out its brokerage and trust bank units in a deal that could be worth around $4 billion.

ASM Investment to expand product offerings

ASM Investment Services Bhd will be launching two new investment funds in the second half of this year.

China Bank launches new Unit Investment Trust Fund

China Bank launched its latest peso-denominated Unit Investment Trust Fund offering.

Bank of Singapore renamed Singapore Island Bank

The old Bank of Singapore has been renamed Singapore Island Bank.

HSBC relocates global CIO to Hong Kong

HSBC Global Asset Management has relocated its global chief investment officer for wealth from London to Hong Kong.