MYR RECOVERS AS USD FALLS FROM 20-YR HIGH

The ringgit strengthened at the close today as the US dollar lost traction against a basket…

ASIAN MARKETS FALL AFTER FED WARNED OF HIGHER RATES

Markets sank Monday (Aug 29) and the dollar rallied after Fed boss Jerome Powell warned of more…

UOB LAUNCHES SME APP TO ADDRESS BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL NEEDS

UOB today announced the launch of the UOB SME app, an all-in-one digital banking platform to…

NOBLE SANCTIONED WITH A S$12.6M FINE OVER FALSE FINANCIAL REPORTING

Authorities also issued stern warnings to two former directors of Noble Resources International for failing to…

THAI CENTRAL BANK TO ISSUE NEW GREEN FINANCING GUIDELINES

Thailand’s central bank said on Tuesday (Aug 23) it plans to issue guidelines for banks to…

SMFG JOINS THE FRAY AGAINST MUFG FOR PANIN BANK M&A

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) is mulling a rival bid for PT Bank Pan Indonesia (Panin…

FALLING OIL PRICE COULD PUSH MYR TO FURTHER LOWS

As crude and palm oil prices go down, Malaysia’s ringgit is reportedly dipping close to levels…

THB TO STRENGTHEN – THAI CENTRAL BANK

Thailand’s central bank said on Wednesday recent strength in the baht currency has been in line…

MYR FALL TO RECORD LOW VS S$

Malaysia’s currency slid to its newest low against neighbouring Singapore’s dollar today, recording an exchange rate…

SG OFFERS S$2.4B, 50-YR SOVEREIGN GREEN BONDS 

Of which, S$50 million will be offered to the public in Singapore through electronic applications. Singapore…