Malaysia
Malaysian growth rate exceeds target
Report published by Bank Negara Malaysia on economic developments in second quarter shows increase in growth beyond level forecast in annual report; central bank expects trend to continue
Malaysia’s Zeti considers economic challenges facing Asia
Zeti Akhtar Aziz examines impact of global spillovers on Asian countries; says greater regional cohesiveness and co-operation have boosted region’s potential to overcome difficulties
Zeti stresses importance of training in improving bank governance
Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia says training for directors of financial institutions is an effective method of promoting financial stability; praises FIDE programme’s role in achieving this
IMF paper compares Islamic and conventional finance
Working paper examines returns on Islamic and conventional finance; finds differences in returns are not statistically significant
Malaysia releases Basel III proposals
Bank Negara Malaysia issues concept paper setting out plans to strengthen capital adequacy standards for banking institutions; requests feedback on requirements, which follow Basel III recommendations
Bank Negara Malaysia reports slower economic growth
Overview of economy shows growth fell to 4.7% in Malaysia in the first quarter of 2012; domestic demand stays strong but export market slows
Malaysia and Turkey sign memorandum of understanding
Central banks agree to work to “foster strategic co-operation” between the two countries; want to promote bilateral investment and liquidity arrangements
Asia regional FSB discusses deleveraging in Europe
Financial Stability Board Regional Consultative Group for Asia focuses on problems arising due to deleveraging of European financial institutions; also share thoughts on recent FSB initiatives
Zeti outlines key factors in ensuring sustainable growth in Asia
Zeti Akhtar Aziz discusses factors important in ensuring sustainable growth and stability in Asia
Malaysia announces circulation date for new banknotes
Bank Negara Malaysia reveals new banknotes will enter into circulation in July this year; work being carried out to ensure “smooth transition” in the country
Governor Zeti encourages use of Islamic financing
Zeti Akhtar Aziz says Islamic finance presents new opportunities to support the economy and overall financial stability
Malaysia warns external environment could restrict growth
Bank Negara Malaysia fourth quarter report on economic and financial developments says strong domestic demand will drive growth in 2012 despite challenging external environment
Malaysia and China extend currency swap arrangement
People's Bank of China and Bank Negara Malaysia renew and expand currency swap arrangement, designed to facilitate greater bilateral trade and investment
Malaysian and Thai central banks agree deeper cooperation
Bank Negara Malaysia and the Bank of Thailand sign agreement to facilitate a cross-border collateral arrangement for eligible financial institutions in the countries
Malaysia’s Zeti encourages stronger economic ties with India
Bank Negara Malaysia governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz says potential for further collaboration between India and Malaysia is “tremendous”
Malaysia announces new coins’ circulation date
Bank Negara Malaysia announces new coins to enter circulation this month; new banknotes will not be released until the end of 2012
Malaysia launches new banknote series
Bank Negara Malaysia reveals designs and security features of five denominations in new currency series
Zeti reveals new strategy for financial system
Bank Negara Malaysia governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz says growth of financial sector in Malaysia will accelerate under new blueprint
Zeti discusses Islamic finance talent development
Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia stresses the importance of talent development in financial services; growing importance of Islamic finance means education is necessary
Bank Negara Malaysia MobileLINK bus begins tour
Malaysian central bank launches mobile customer service bus; part of efforts in promoting financial inclusion by extending the outreach programme to a wider community
Malaysia and Singapore sign cross-border collateral MoU
Monetary Authority of Singapore and Bank Negara Malaysia sign agreement to establish cross-border collateral arrangement; boosting confidence of financial institutions is one aim of the move
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation agrees to strengthen collaboration efforts
Central bank and monetary authority representatives gather in Kuala Lumpur to discuss place of Islamic finance in changing global financial system; reaffirm commitment to strengthening collaboration
Financial inclusion to figure strongly in new ten-year plan, says Zeti
Bank Negara Malaysia governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz reveals the country’s next 10-year master plan will be unveiled in December; stresses new measures that will focus on enhancing financial inclusion
Malaysia’s Aziz emphasises importance of policy co-ordination in Asia
Bank Negara Malaysia governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz says European sovereign debt crisis showed co-ordination between national interests was necessary in Asia