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With Malaysia’s economy expected to post growth of just above 5% in 2013, investors expect further increases in lending to the private sector. While rising household debt remains a concern in the medium term, domestic bank capitalisation leaves some room for further growth in their portfolios.
With interest rates in developed countries at record lows, many investors are looking for better returns in emerging markets, including Malaysia, where sound macroeconomic fundamentals and attractive yields are driving demand for sovereign debt. The May 5 re-election of the business-friendly Barisan Nasional (BN) party is likely to raise further the profile of South-east Asia’s largest bond market.

Life insurance has struggled to take root in Brunei Darussalam. However, with only three life insurers, American International Assurance (AIA), Great Eastern Life Insurance and Tokio Marine Life Singapore, as well as sharia-compliant coverage by Takaful Brunei Keluarga covering less than 20% of the population, there should be significant room for...

How would you assess the performance of Brunei Darussalam’s banking sector in 2012?

How will bringing conventional insurance associations and takaful(Islamic insurance) groups under one roof create a more level playing field?

The sukuk, a form of Islamic bond, has become one of the most popular and recognisable Islamic financial instruments globally. In Brunei Darussalam, sukuk issuance has been growing steadily, but it remains in its infancy and investors have few options in the fixedincome market. In the medium term, sukuk is likely to be a key component in...

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