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CIMB Group is projecting 5-6% loan growth for FY2026, with significant momentum from data centre and artificial intelligence sectors driving wholesale business expansion, while consumer banking tracks GDP growth and commercial lending faces timing-related headwinds.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has nominated Destry Damayanti, the central bank's second-ranking official, as the only candidate for governor. Parliament has one month to approve the appointment.
Malayan Banking Bhd formally opens its new headquarters at Menara Merdeka Maybank, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presiding over the inauguration ceremony in Kuala Lumpur.
Capital One Financial has responded to legal action over closing Trump Organisation bank accounts, asserting the decision followed a thorough review by its anti-money laundering specialists.
Malaysia's FBM KLCI declined Wednesday as banking stocks retreated and plantation shares weakened. The index fell despite overnight US market gains, with investor focus shifting to upcoming tech earnings from major American companies.