http://theasiabizz.com BUSINESS | FINANCE | NEWS | OPPORTUNITY | TECHNOLOGY | Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:39:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://theasiabizz.com/finance/development-of-malaysia%e2%80%99s-bond-market-is-still-assured-despite-global-turmoil/ http://theasiabizz.com/finance/development-of-malaysia%e2%80%99s-bond-market-is-still-assured-despite-global-turmoil/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:29:00 +0000 admin http://theasiabizz.com/finance/development-of-malaysia%e2%80%99s-bond-market-is-still-assured-despite-global-turmoil/ DESPITE the current turmoil in Europe and shaky prospects for the global economy, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services maintains a strong outlook for Malaysia’s bond market. Our view reflects: positive bond market developments, ongoing growth in Islamic finance, and steady macroeconomic fundamentals in Malaysia. (the story here…) Related items India’s rupee a victim of global turmoil New CEO for Al Rajhi Malaysia Indonesia Economy Growth Probably Exceeded 6% for Fifth Quarter Saudi- Kingdom gaining more clout in Islamic finance 'Brunei can be hub for Islamic finance']]>

DESPITE the current turmoil in Europe and shaky prospects for the global economy, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services maintains a strong outlook for Malaysia’s bond market. Our view reflects: positive bond market developments, ongoing growth in Islamic finance, and steady macroeconomic fundamentals in Malaysia.

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After some dithering, the construction of Malaysia 's My Rapid Transit (MRT) project is moving into higher gear. What's to come is more telling.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Al Rajhi Bank Malaysia has appointed Azrulnizam Abdul Aziz chief executive officer. Azrulnizam, previously the chief executive officer of Standard Chartered Saadiq Bhd, replaces Ahmed Rehman. Azrulnizam brings with him over 11 years of knowledge and experience in Islamic banking and finance, said Al Rajhi in a statement. "We are very pleased to appoint Azrulnizam as chief executive …

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