Zeti Akhtar Aziz
Launch of Malaysia's Financial Mediation Bureau
In a speech given on 20 January Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz of the Central Bank of Malaysia said the scope of the Financial Mediation Bureau has been expanded to cover Islamic banks and development financial institutions, as well as selected payment system…
Aziz on creating an Islamic Financial System
In the speech 'Towards creating an Islamic Financial System as an integral part of the International Financial System - strategies and challenges' given on 21 September, Zeti Akhtar Aziz of the Central Bank of Malaysia said that as Islamic finance…
Malaysia's Zeti on Islamic banking & finance
In a speech on 'Current issues and developments in Islamic banking and finance' given on 25 August, Zeti Akhtar Aziz of the Central Bank of Malaysia said that to harness the full potential of the Islamic financial system, genuine endeavours to strengthen…
BNM's Zeti on investing in the new Malaysia
In a speech on 'Remaking Malaysia: Investing in the New Malaysia' given on 3 August, Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz of the Bank Negara Malaysia said during this period of strong fundamentals and rising potential for economic expansion, Malaysia has the flexibility…
Malaysia to adopt 2-phase Basel II approach
Malaysia will adopt a 2-phase approach towards the Basel II banking accord, said Bank Negara governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz.
Malaysia's Zeti: ringgit peg 'not misaligned'
Malaysia's central bank governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz said on Friday 6 February that the 3.80 to the US dollar ringgit peg is appropriate and that the Malaysian currency is "not misaligned".
Zeti wins top honours as central banker
Bank Negara Malaysia governor Tan Sri Zeti Akhtar Aziz is The Banker's choice as the central bank governor for 2004.
Zeti named Asia's best central bank governor
Bank Negara Malaysia governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz has been named Asia's best central bank governor in a recent poll, according to The Star Online. Zeti, who is Asia's first female central bank governor, describes herself as a "career central…
Bank Negara Malaysia consults on money laundering
Bank Negara Malaysia is consulting before invoking the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2001, reports The Edge Daily. Speaking at the Asean Anti-Money Laundering Workshop on July 28, governor Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz said the consultations undertaken by its Finance…
Zeti: Malaysia's growth exceeded expectations
Speaking on Monday 27 July, Bank Negara Malaysia governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz said that second-quarter economic growth has exceeded government expectations and the underlying trend is intact, according to Associated Press.
Malaysia plans Islamic licences for foreign banks
Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz said in a statement on Monday 2 June that following the faster-than-expected development of Islamic banking in Malaysia the bank plans to issue new Islamic banking licences to foreign banks, according to Dow…
SARS trims growth in Malaysia to 4%
Malaysia's economy grew at its slowest pace in a year in the first quarter, the government said on Wednesday May 28, according to a Bloomberg report, as overseas sales of Unisem Bhd. and other computer chipmakers fell.
Zeti reappointed Malaysia's cen bank chief: report
Reports on Sunday 11 May from ChannelNewsAsia said that Malaysia's central bank chief Zeti Akhtar Aziz has been reappointed for another three-year term. A spokesman said the King was pleased with Zeti's work in leading Bank Negara which has brought…
Malaysia's central bank governor's term extended
The governor of Malaysia's central bank Datuk Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz has been reappointed for another three year term. The move reinforced confidence of the political leadership in Dr Zeti's stewardship of the central bank, The Star Online quoted sources as…
Speech by Zeti Akhtar Aziz, B.N. Malaysia, 29 May
SPEECH - Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz, Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, gives a keynote address titled 'The Malaysian banking industry - gearing up for excellence' on AAOIFI's Accounting Standards at the 2nd Seminar For Central Banks and Monetary Agencies.
Malaysia's cb governor says growth will continue
MALAYSIA - After two consecutive quarters of negative growth, the Malaysian economy turned around to record a healthy 1.1% growth in the first quarter of this year. Growth was driven by the strong consumption and improved external demand, said Bank…
Islamic financial services board to be based in KL
MALAYSIA - Malaysia will host the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB), which is tasked with setting international prudential standards for Islamic financial instruments, and Bank Negara Malaysia governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz has been appointed…
Kuwait's central bank upgrades its internet site
KUWAIT - Kuwait's Central Bank (CBK) has launched its upgraded Internet site, accessible at www.cbk.gov.kw, CBK Governor, Sheikh Salem Abdul Aziz al Sabah, said on 5 November 2001.
Speech by the Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia
SPEECH - Speech by Y.Bhg. Tan Sri Dato' Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz, Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia at the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Lecture 2001 at Mandarin Oriental, 17 September.
Pakistan c.bank allows all banks to deal in forex
PAKISTAN - Pakistan's central bank on Apr 18 allowed all bank branches to buy and sell foreign currency from the general public.
Malaysia Citibank's Noorazman to head LOFSA
MALAYSIA - Citibank's vice-president Noorazman Abdul Aziz has been appointed the new director-general of Labuan Offshore Financial Service Authority, or LOFSA, replacing Mohd Razif Abdul Kadir.
Malaysia's cbank annual report-growth 6% in 2001
MALAYSIA - Malaysia's economy will expand by around 6% in 2001 with the help of the new 3 billion ringgit supplementary budget announced Mar 27, 2001, the central bank said in its annual report Mar 28.
Malaysia bars new foreign banks until 2007
Malaysia's central bank said on Mar 1, 2001 no new foreign banks will be allowed to enter the domestic market until after 2007, giving local banks time to prepare for a decade of trade liberalisation.
Malaysian ringgit peg not misaligned-c.bank chief
Malaysia's central bank chief said on Feb 22 the ringgit, fixed at 3.8 per dollar in 1998, was not misaligned and the country's private businesses believed the peg should be retained.