OCBC Bank sees 70% probability BNM will keep OPR unchanged
“Core inflation eased to a lesser extent compared to headline inflation but the direction implies that inflationary pressures are easing.
MBSB aiming for higher ROE in 2023 despite margin pressure
MBSB is in the midst of acquiring MIDF via a RM1.
CGS-CIMB sees another hike in 2H2023, bringing the OPR to 3.25%
“We believe there could be one more OPR hike by end-2023 to 3.
BNM makes surprise 25bps hike in OPR to 3%
The rate hike, after two consecutive pauses in early 2023 at 2.
Most economists foresee BNM maintaining OPR at 2.75%
"We believe loan growth will be supported by the resilient household sector on the back of improved income and steady labour market conditions, as reflected in the lower unemployment rate,” Kenanga said.
BNM standardises housing loan and home financing agreement for retail borrowers, says AIBIM
According to AIBIM, financial institutions are required to stop imposing fees on housing loan and home financing documents to lawyers from Feb 1 this year as part of the standardisation exercise.
Economists see BNM taking a cautious approach this year on interest rates
Thursday's decision to maintain the OPR at 2.
BNM keeps OPR unchanged at 2.75%
This is the second consecutive time the central bank maintained its benchmark interest rate after four straight hikes last year by a cumulative 100 basis points to tame inflation and respond to tightening fiscal policy by the US Federal Reserve.
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HBA applauds BNM’s order to abolish loan documentation fees
Since 2013, banks have somehow been “selling” and “billing” the security documents to lawyers for prices ranging between RM100 and RM600.
Documentation fee for housing loan borrowings abolished, says report
Bank Negara Malaysia wants banks to cease charging a fee relating to the provision of housing loan or home financing documentation for financial customers.
