Malaysia Forex Exchange News
- Kalanithi Maran is summoned by police Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:56PMChennai police have summoned Kalanithi Maran, the owner of the multibillion rupee media company Sun TV Network in connection with cheating cases in Chennai.
http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=447464&version=1&template_id=40&parent_id=22
- Rupee ends flat at 45.03/04 Vs dlr in lacklustre trading Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 9:12AMMumbai, June 28 (PTI) In a lackluster trading, the Indian rupee today snapped its 4-session of losing string but ended flat at 45.03/04 against the Greenback on alternate bouts of buying and selling, despite firm dollar overseas.At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (Forex) market, the domestic currency opened higher at 44.98/99 a dollar from last close of 45.03/04 and immediately touched a high of ...
http://in.news.yahoo.com/rupee-ends-flat-45-03-04-vs-dlr-141200906.html
- Rupee down by 4 paise on fresh dollar demand, global cues Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 11:15AMMumbai, Jun 15 (PTI) In range-bound trade, the rupee ended lower by 4 paise to close at Rs 44.77/78 against the US currency on fresh demand by banks and importers on the back of firm global cues.The rupee resumed slightly lower at Rs 44.74/75 per dollar as against Tuesday''s close of Rs 44.73/74 per dollar at the Interbank Foreign Exchange.It moved in a range of Rs 44.66 and Rs 44.78 during the ...
http://in.news.yahoo.com/rupee-down-4-paise-fresh-dollar-demand-global-161000840.html
- Yen Rises on European Debt Crisis Concerns, Fed Rate Outlook Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 11:59PMThe yen rose against most of its 16 major peers after the International Monetary Fund said its 26 billion-euro ($38 billion) loan to Portugal "entails important risks," spurring demand for Japan’s currency as a refuge.
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-06-08/yen-rises-on-european-debt-crisis-concerns-fed-rate-outlook.html
- Forex trade for securities firms okayed Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 2:46PMThe Bank of Thailand plans to allow securities companies to trade foreign exchange in the near future to improve their competitiveness in the region.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/economics/240327/forex-trade-for-securities-firms-okayed
- Commodity price-currency link Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 3:59AMI WAS in Jakarta last week to speak at the Asian Commodities and Derivatives Conference. The main theme was agricultural commodities and the factors that influence their prices, how traders add liquidity to the market and where prices could be by the end of the year.
http://www.asiaone.com/Business/News/My+Money/Story/A1Story20110601-281830.html
- Asian Currencies Strengthen on Progress to Resolve Greece’s Debt Crisis Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 11:43PMAsian currencies advanced, led by Taiwan’s dollar and Malaysia’s ringgit, as progress on efforts to resolve Greece’s debt crisis buoyed demand for emerging- market assets.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-05-31/asian-currencies-strengthen-on-progress-to-resolve-greece-s-debt-crisis.html
- Forex - NZD/USD weekly outlook: May 30 - June 3 Sunday, May 29, 2011 @ 8:56AMForex Pros - Last week saw the New Zealand dollar rally to a three-year high against its U.S. counterpart on Friday, closing in on a record high, after Finance Minister Bill English said that
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2011-05/forex-nzdusd-weekly-outlook-may-30-june-3.aspx?storyid=78022
- Budget carrier AirAsia says 1Q profit down 23 per cent on lower forex gains Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 7:53AMKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Budget carrier AirAsia said Tuesday its first quarter profit fell by nearly a quarter, largely due to lower foreign exchange gains.
http://www.brandonsun.com/business/breaking-news/budget-carrier-airasia-says-1q-profit-down-23-per-cent-on-lower-forex-gains.html?viewAllComments=y
- 20. TOKYO stocks seen staying rangebound this week Sunday, May 22, 2011 @ 6:54PMTOKYO: TOKYO stocks are seen staying rangebound this week as the impact of an ongoing nuclear crisis and expectations for economic recovery later this year continue to conflict.
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- TOKYO stocks seen staying rangebound this week Sunday, May 22, 2011 @ 6:30PMTOKYO: TOKYO stocks are seen staying rangebound this week as the impact of an ongoing nuclear crisis and expectations for economic recovery later this year continue to conflict.
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/5/23/business/8728106&sec=business
- Asian shares mixed, Tokyo hit by GDP data Sunday, May 22, 2011 @ 5:00AMHONG KONG—Asian markets were mixed Thursday with Tokyo slipping after data showed Japan’s economy was hit harder than expected by the March 11 earthquake. Tokyo ended 0.43 percent, or 41.26 points, lower at 9,620.82 on news that the economy shrank 3.7 percent year on year in January-March, the second consecutive quarter of contraction that puts [...]
http://business.inquirer.net/2048/asian-shares-mixed-tokyo-hit-by-gdp-data
- The ‘trilemma’ of capital controls Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 7:24PMMY last column examined principles underlying the international monetary system (IMS) as we know it today. I also explained why the IMS isn’t working. Today, I want to dwell on one of these principles, namely, the free international movement of goods, services & capital. We have since come a long way in freeing the movement of goods and services.
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/5/21/business/8726207&sec=business
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA rating of Tenaga’s US$500m debt notes Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 4:09AMKUALA LUMPUR: RAM Rating Services Bhd has reaffirmed the AAA rating of Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) US$500 million equivalent Islamic...
http://www.theedgemalaysia.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=186900&Itemid=2
- S. Korea to tighten forex measures Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 1:18PMSEOUL: The South Korean government will announce a cut in foreign exchange derivative positions banks can hold “within this week” after wrapping up its joint probe, a local newspaper reported in its online edition yesterday.
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20110518233655/Article/
- MetaTrader5 Gets Russian Stock Exchange Certification Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 10:01PMKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 6 / BERNAMA-AsiaNet/ -- - Now, Trade With MetaTrader 5 Platform on RTS Stock Exchange Today MetaQuotes Software Corp.( http://www.metaquotes.net/en/) announced that its trading platform MetaTrader 5 (http://www.metatrader5.com/en) fully met all technical requirements of the Russian Stock Exchange (RTS) to be ...
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsindex.php?id=584374
- Asian Currencies Retreat as U.S. Data Prompts Decline in Regional Stocks Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 10:43PMAsian currencies declined, led by Malaysia’s ringgit and Singapore’s dollar, as regional stocks fell on concern U.S. economic growth is cooling.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-05-05/asian-currencies-retreat-as-u-s-data-prompts-decline-in-regional-stocks.html
- SE Asia Stocks-Weaker on global recovery worries, led by Thailand Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 6:00AM* Markets see moderate foreign inflows despite fall
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/se-asia-stocks-weaker-global-recovery-worries-led-110030719.html
- SE Asia Stocks-Marginally higher at end of good month Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 5:42AM* Moderate volume ahead of 3-day weekend
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/se-asia-stocks-marginally-higher-end-good-month-104215880.html
- EM ASIA FX-Rises gather momentum after Fed; intervention cited Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 2:37AM* Sing dlr at record high; rupiah at 7-yr peak
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/em-asia-fx-sing-dlr-record-high-cbanks-034210122.html
- SE Asia Stocks-Major indexes at week low, all eyes on Fed vote Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 6:24AM* Indonesia, Philippine post mild outflows
http://my.news.yahoo.com/se-asia-stocks-major-indexes-week-low-eyes-112451440.html
- Asian Currencies Weaken, led by Rupiah, After Middle East Violence Worsens Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 10:58PMAsian currencies weakened for a second day, led by Indonesia’s rupiah, as political violence in the Middle East intensified, sapping demand for emerging-market assets. The Bloomberg-JPMorgan Asia-Dollar Index , which tracks the region’s 10 most-traded currencies excluding the yen, fell to a one-week low after Syrian security forces attacked the city of Daraa yesterday, killing at least 20 people ...
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-04-26/asian-currencies-weaken-led-by-rupiah-after-middle-east-violence-worsens.html
- SE Asia Stocks-Some major indexes flat, inflows build up Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 6:11AM* Regional big caps pull back in subdued trade
http://my.news.yahoo.com/se-asia-stocks-major-indexes-flat-inflows-build-110506753.html
- OCBC Offers New Mortgage Loan Facility Sunday, April 24, 2011 @ 10:46PMKuala Lumpur, April 25(Bernama)-- OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is offering its customers a new mortgage loan facility, to finance the purchase of residential properties in prime sections of central London, United Kingdom.
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsindex.php?id=581511
- OCBC offers loan for London homes Sunday, April 24, 2011 @ 10:45PMOCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is offering its customers a new mortgage loan facility, to finance the purchase of residential properties in prime sections of central London, United Kingdom. Head of consumer financial services OCBC Bank, Charles Sik said with the introduction of the new scheme, customers can now invest in London properties with peace of mind, knowing that their loan facility is fixed ...
http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/20110425113641/Article/
- SE Asia Stocks-Thailand, Malaysia pull back in holiday trade Friday, April 22, 2011 @ 5:25AM* Malaysia, Vietnam fall in low volumes
http://ph.news.yahoo.com/se-asia-stocks-thailand-malaysia-pull-back-holiday-102521113.html
- Investments or eggs, don't put them all into one basket Sunday, April 17, 2011 @ 12:26PMMost people are diversifying their consumption of eggs, a practice which should also be applied when it comes to managing one's money.
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/MONVIEW18-2/Article/index_html
- Asian Currencies Fall on Global Recovery Concerns, Rising Commodity Prices Saturday, April 16, 2011 @ 12:31AMIndia’s rupee and South Korea’s won led declines in Asian currencies this week on concern higher commodity prices will slow the global economic recovery, hurting exports and curbing demand for emerging-market assets. The Singapore dollar climbed to a record after a revaluation.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-04-16/asian-currencies-fall-on-global-recovery-concerns-rising-commodity-prices.html
- SBV to consider upping foreign stakes in banks Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 10:57PMPrime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has instructed the State Bank of Viet Nam to consider allowing commercial banks to sell up to 20 per cent of their charter capital to a single foreign strategic investor.
http://vietnamnews.vnanet.vn/Economy/210356/SBV-to-consider-upping-foreign-stakes-in-banks-.html
- Government steps up foreign exchange management Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 4:55AMPrime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung yesterday instructed the State Bank of Viet Nam to consider allowing commercial banks to sell up to 20 per cent of charter capital to a single foreign strategic investor
http://vietnamnews.vnanet.vn/Economy/210335/Government-steps-up-foreign-exchange-management.html
- FxPro Announces Sponsorship of AFC Champions League Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 9:32AMKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ FxPro Financial Services Ltd (FxPro), a leading global broker in foreign exchange, today announced it has agreed a deal to be an official partner of Asia´s premier club football …
http://www.wallstreet-online.de/nachricht/3134529-fxpro-announces-sponsorship-of-afc-champions-league
- Asia Currencies Rise a Third Week as Funds Boost Stock Holdings Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 9:15PMAsian currencies strengthened for a third week, the longest run of gains since October, as overseas investors added to holdings of regional assets to benefit from the world’s fastest economic growth.
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-04-08/asia-currencies-rise-a-third-week-as-funds-boost-stock-holdings.html
- HSBC widens regional insurance net Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 2:30AMAs the SAR's top life insurer and leading fund seller, HSBC is seeking to replicate its experience in other markets in the Asia-Pacific region to double its revenue from insurance and investment product sales in three years.
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?pp_cat=1&art_id=109818&sid=31900704&con_type=1&d_str=20110404
- Asian Currencies Head for Third Quarterly Advance on Interest-Rate Rises Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 12:13AMAsian currencies are poised a third quarterly gain, led by Indonesia’s rupiah, as regional central banks raise interest rates and allow appreciation to curb imported inflation.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-03-31/asian-currencies-head-for-third-quarterly-advance-on-interest-rate-rises.html
- Asia Currencies Snap Two-Day Advance on Japan Radiation Risk, Fed Comments Sunday, March 27, 2011 @ 11:28PMAsian currencies weakened, led by Malaysia’s ringgit, on speculation the lingering nuclear crisis in Japan is sapping demand for regional assets.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-03-28/asia-currencies-snap-two-day-advance-on-japan-radiation-risk-fed-comments.html
- Asian Currencies Weaken as Japan’s Worsening Nuclear Risk Bolsters Dollar Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 11:58PMAsian currencies retreated, led by Malaysia’s ringgit, as the deteriorating situation at a nuclear power plant in Japan raised concern the global economic recovery will slow, bolstering demand for the dollar’s relative safety.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-03-15/asian-currencies-weaken-as-japan-s-worsening-nuclear-risk-bolsters-dollar.html
- Investors told to check with Bank Negara Malaysia Wednesday, March 9, 2011 @ 8:13PMKOTA KINABALU: Always check with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) before embarking on an investment scheme that promises to pay more than 20 per cent per annum.
http://www.theborneopost.com/?p=100767
- Asian Currencies Gain, Led by Won, on Rate Outlook, Drop in Crude Prices Tuesday, March 8, 2011 @ 9:58PMSouth Korea’s won led gains in Asian currencies on speculation central banks will raise borrowing costs to tame inflation, widening the region’s yield advantage over developed economies.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-03-09/asian-currencies-gain-led-by-won-on-rate-outlook-drop-in-crude-prices.html
- Asian Currencies Strengthen This Week as Central Banks May Tolerate Gains Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 9:58PMAsian currencies headed for a weekly gain, led by Taiwan’s dollar and the Philippine peso, on speculation central banks will tolerate appreciation and raise borrowing costs to tame inflation.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-03-04/asian-currencies-strengthen-this-week-as-central-banks-may-tolerate-gains.html
- Rupiah, Baht Lead Gains in Asian Currencies as Inflation Pressure Builds Sunday, February 20, 2011 @ 10:26PMIndonesia’s rupiah and Thailand’s baht led gains among Asian currencies on speculation policy makers will tolerate further appreciation as the region’s economies improve and inflationary pressure builds.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-02-21/rupiah-baht-lead-gains-in-asian-currencies-as-inflation-pressure-builds.html
- Tenaga: Forex gains to cushion impact of coal prices Monday, February 14, 2011 @ 11:55AMTENAGA Nasional Bhd (TNB) ( 5347 ) says the stronger ringgit will partially mitigate the impact of high coal prices.
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/TENRIG/Article/index_html
- Tenaga: Forex gains to cushion impact of coal prices Monday, February 14, 2011 @ 10:23AMTENAGA Nasional Bhd (TNB) (5347) says the stronger ringgit will partially mitigate the impact of high coal prices. TNB president and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh said the utility firm will be in a comfortable zone in its current year ending August as the stronger ringgit will also lead to gains in its US dollar and yen-denominated loans payment. "The stronger ringgit ...
http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/TENRIG/Article/
- Dong devaluation to have minimal impact on Malaysian corporations in Vietnam Sunday, February 13, 2011 @ 11:43PMKUALA LUMPUR: Vietnam’s currency valuation by 9.3% will have minimal impact of Malaysian companies which have their operation in the...
http://www.theedgemalaysia.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=181523&Itemid=2
- Dong devaluation to have minimal impact on Malaysian corporations in Vietnam Sunday, February 13, 2011 @ 11:15PMKUALA LUMPUR: Vietnam’s currency valuation by 9.3% will have minimal impact of Malaysian companies which have their operation in the country, says Maybank Investment Bank Research.
http://www.theedgemalaysia.com/business/181523-dong-devaluation-to-have-minimal-impact-on-malaysian-corporations-in-vietnam.html
- PHX Energy Services Corp. Appoints a New Director Friday, February 11, 2011 @ 2:47PMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 10, 2011) - PHX Energy Services Corp. ("Phoenix" or the "Company") (TSX:PHX) is pleased to announce that Lawrence (Larry) Melvin Hibbard has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Phoenix.
http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=1394203&sourceType=3
- Comment on Political Secretary charged for Money Laundering by Kathy Thursday, February 10, 2011 @ 5:37PMHurricanemax, when i say investigation I meant the full hog! not just opening a file.Its beyond just opening a file isnt it?
http://dinmerican.wordpress.com/2011/02/11/political-secretary-charged-for-money-laundering/
- Comment on Political Secretary charged for Money Laundering by Joe A Thursday, February 10, 2011 @ 5:37PMCome on, this must be a joke. Rosli Dahlan, was throughly ``investigated`` and charged immediately. What , where, when, why was the RM 2m and other assets accumulated. All drama and spin to show how honest and excellent MACC/ AG we have. An ikan bilis , who maybe didn`t share the spoils of loot/piracy.
http://dinmerican.wordpress.com/2011/02/11/political-secretary-charged-for-money-laundering/
- 1. Aussie dollar will only get stronger Thursday, February 10, 2011 @ 5:31PMPETALING JAYA: Most economists and foreign exchange (forex) players expect the Australian dollar, which has remained strong against the greenback, to further strengthen against most other currencies, including the ringgit.
http://thestar.com.my.feedsportal.com/c/33048/f/534600/s/12a1e5ef/l/0Lbiz0Bthestar0N0Bmy0Cnews0Cstory0Basp0Dfile0F0C20A110C20C110Cbusiness0C80A437950Gsec0Fbusiness/story01.htm
- FOREX: Ringgit Closes Lower Against US Dollar Monday, January 31, 2011 @ 4:02AMKUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar and other major regional currencies Monday with most traders away for the festive holidays coupled with regional weaknesses weighing on the market.
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsindex.php?id=560837
- US dollar 'expected to recover' this year Thursday, January 13, 2011 @ 4:32AMThe baht and other Asian currencies are expected to stabilise this year as the US dollar recovers, said Christy Tan, forex strategist at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2011/01/13/business/US-dollar-expected-to-recover-this-year-30146253.html
