Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)
Malaysia's Zeti on how to foster SME growth
In this highly challenging environment, small- and medium-sized enterprises need to initiate their own measures to achieve greater cost efficiency and to enhance productivity improvements, Zeti Akhtar Aziz, the governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, has said.
Bank Negara Malaysia - Annual Report 2008
The year 2009 will be a highly challenging year for the Malaysian economy, said Zeti Akhtar Aziz, the governor of the central bank, in the latest Annual Report.
Morgan Stanley's Roach on central bank independence
The chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia, a bank, argues that central banks have not made the most of their new-found independence
Malaysia reneges on pledge to hold firm
Bank Negara Malaysia has cut its benchmark rate by a further half a point despite indication earlier this month that it would hold back on further loosening.
Mexico's Ortiz: crisis demanded FX strategy shift
The Bank of Mexico had to directly intervene in foreign-exchange markets for the first time for more than a decade earlier this month because of the severity of the impact of the crisis on currency trading, Guillermo Ortiz, the governor of the Bank of…
Asian crisis, culture sparked imbalances: Zhou
The Asian financial crisis and a number of cultural factors triggered the build up in global imbalances seen as the underlying cause of the current crisis, Zhou Xiaochuan, the governor of the People's Bank of China, has said.
Bank Negara drafting new law - Zeti
Bank Negara Malaysia is drafting a new central bank law to go to parliament, said Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz, the governor, in a speech at a conference to celebrate the institution's 50th birthday.
Malaysia slashes rates as exports flag
Bank Negara Malaysia surprised markets on Wednesday, slashing its key rate by 75 basis points to 2.5%.
Zeti back further stimulus
Malaysia is unlikely to slip into recession despite slowing exports, but the economy may require another round of stimulus measures, the country's central bank chief said on Wednesday.
Malaysia acts on signs of slowdown
Bank Negara Malaysia on Monday cut its key rate after keeping borrowing costs on hold for more than two and a half years.
Singapore, Malaysia guarantee all deposits
Singapore and Malaysia became the latest countries to issue blanket guarantees on all deposits on Thursday.
Asian central banks act on liquidity shortages
Signs of heightening liquidity tensions in Asia emerged on Tuesday, with the Reserve Bank of India adding Rs20,000 crore ($4.16 billion) to its banking system and Bank Indonesia implementing measures to ease stress in foreign-currency markets. Bank…
Adopt Basel II with care: Malaysia's Zeti
Emerging-market authorities must adapt Basel II with particular attention to local conditions, said Zeti Akhtar Aziz, the governor of the Central Bank of Malaysia.
Interview: Zeti Akhtar Aziz
The governor of Bank Negara Malaysia tells Claire Jones, the editor of Central Bank News, why the country’s banking sector has survived the credit crunch
How Asia's banks rode out the credit crisis
Zeti Akhtar Aziz, the governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, explains why Asia's banks have emerged unscathed from almost a year of financial tumult
Islamic finance must follow global codes
Islamic financial institutions must ensure that they comply with international best practices on supervision, Zeti Akhtar Aziz, the governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, has said.
Japan's Fukui on Islamic finance issues
The boom in Islamic finance raises many questions, said Toshihiko Fukui, the governor of the Bank of Japan.
Malaysia keeps rates at 3.5%
Bank Negara Malaysia's rate-setting monetary policy committee voted to hold its benchmark overnight policy rate at 3.5% on Monday in spite of concern over inflation.
Malaysian ringgit not misaligned: Dr Zeti
The ringitt, Malaysia's national currency, is not misaligned and reflects fundamentals in the economy, said the governor of Malaysia's central bank, Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz.
BNM's Zeti on potential role of Islamic finance
In the speech 'Potential role of Islamic finance in strengthening the New Silk Road' given on 28 March Zeti Akhtar Aziz of the Central Bank of Malaysia said Malaysia is committed to be part of the New Silk Road to facilitate greater cross border economic…
BNM's Zeti on the Strategic Partnership
In a speech at the launch of Strategic Partnership between Credit Guarantee Corporation Berhad and the Islamic Financial Institutions given on 6 February Zeti Akhtar Aziz of the Bank Negara Malaysia said a key national agenda of the Government is to…
BNM's Zeti pleased with 'orderly' ringgit
Bank Negara Malaysia is comfortable with the "orderly" performance of the ringgit, BNM governor Tan Sri Zeti Akhtar Aziz told reporters Tuesday 6 February.
Monetary and exchange rate policy in Malaysia
The Working Paper "Monetary and exchange rate policy in Malaysia before the Asian crisis" from the Institute of Developing Economies provides a case study to characterize the monetary policy regime in Malaysia, from a medium- and long-term perspective.
Zeti says ringgit strength reflecting economy
The strength of the ringgit reflects the underlying fundamentals and the economic conditions at the moment, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz said Monday 5 February.