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Local banks step up push into tokenisation

Jan 26, 2026

At least three Malaysian banks are exploring tokenisation, including Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Bhd and CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (KL:CIMB).

The differences between crypto, stablecoin and CBDC

Jan 26, 2026

Cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin and Ethereum) are digital-native assets on public blockchains. There is no issuer, no sovereign backing. Their value is determined entirely by scarcity, network belief and speculative demand. They overcome fears of censorship, a lack of trust in institutions and...

Monetary Policy Statement

Jan 22, 2026

At its meeting today, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Bank Negara Malaysia decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75%.

ESG themes to shape investment decisions

Jan 21, 2026

Three environmental, social and governance (ESG) themes are set to shape investment decisions this year namely carbon pricing, circular economy and waste management as well as mandatory sustainability reporting, under the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF).

Economy weathers tariffs to hit 5% growth

Jan 20, 2026

China@s economic growth met the government@s target last year despite a pronounced slowdown in recent months, weathering Donald Trump@s trade war by boosting exports outside the United States.

Global Risks Report 2026: Geopolitical and Economic Risks Rise in...

Jan 15, 2026

The World Economic Forum@s Global Risks Report 2026, published today, finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarization and misinformation and disinformation.

Global Economy Shows Resilience Amid Historic Trade, Policy...

Jan 14, 2026

The global economy is proving more resilient than anticipated despite persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty, according to the World Bank@s latest Global Economic Prospects report. @Global growth is projected to remain broadly steady over the next two years, easing to 2.6% in 2026...

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