Malaysia Becomes The New Global Center Of Financial Inclusion

Malaysia, Southeast Asia’s third-largest economy, is outperforming its neighbors. Its economy grew 6.4% in the second quarter due in part to another strong showing in exports.

Asia to rekindle bank capital love affair

LONDON, April 11 (IFR) - Asian investors may start buying large chunks of bank capital deals again due to the shift in market dynamics, but with many hurdles still in the way, a repeat of the 2012 heyday will be difficult.

Singapore Home Sales Drop to Lowest Since 2009 on Toughest Curbs

Singapore’s home sales plunged 82 percent in December from a year ago, ending the year at the lowest since 2009, as the government implemented its toughest measures to curb record prices.

Singapore raps banks in rate-rigging probe

SINGAPORE: Singapore on Friday censured 20 banks, including top global lenders, over attempts to manipulate local benchmark rates -- part of a widening rate-rigging scandal being investigated by financial regulators worldwide.