February 2014

MARC publishes exposure draft on new rating methodology: Equity Treatment and Notching for Corporate Subordinated Debt and Hybrid Securities

Posted Date : 25 Feb 2014 MARC has published for comment an exposure draft which outlines the rating agency’s approach to equity treatment and notching for corporate subordinated debt and hybrid securities. The exposure draft aims to identify concepts and principles that are applicable to assigning ratings to all types of subordinated and hybrid securities …

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MARC views stimulus package as critical buffer against sharp slowdown in Malaysian economy

Posted Date : 11 Mar 2009 The second stimulus package unveiled by the Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib, is a bold effort by the government to boost domestic growth in the wake of rapidly deteriorating global economic conditions. Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad (MARC) views the RM60 billion stimulus package, which represents 9% of Malaysia’s …

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As reality bites, MARC lowers its 2009 forecast for Malaysian GDP to 2.5%

Posted Date : 02 Jan 2009 MARC has revised its forecast of Malaysia’s GDP growth for 2009 to 2.5% from its October’s projection of 3.5% as a result of the continuing uncertain outlook for the global macro economy combined with moderating consumer demand which would dampen domestic economic growth prospects. As shockwaves from the global …

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Slower economic growth and lower bond issuance but recession not on the cards

Posted Date : 05 Nov 2008 MARC anticipates the ongoing weakness of the US economy to trigger a global recession in 2009 that will have an adverse impact on Malaysia’s economic performance next year. The impact will likely to filter through as sharp moderation in the external sector as lower demand hits Malaysia’s export sector. …

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MARC forecasts Malaysia’s 2009 GDP growth at 3.5% : Resilient amid global financial dislocation

Posted Date : 20 Oct 2008 MARC views that the ongoing global turbulence roiling the financial markets will likely trigger a global recession in 2009 and accordingly forecasts Malaysia’s GDP growth for next year at 3.5%. The world’s largest economy and Malaysia’s single largest trading partner, the United States (US) is likely to experience its …

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MARC lowers its 2008 GDP growth forecast to 5.2%; Revises its estimate of new bond issuances down to RM40 – 45 billion

Posted Date : 17 Jul 2008 MARC foresees a moderation in Malaysia’s GDP growth in the 2H2008 as the domestic economy adjusts to the decelerating global economic activity and the recent larger-than-expected fuel hike. Growth trajectory in the 2H2008 will largely hinge on the speed and magnitude of this adjustment.  Inflation is expected to be …

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CIMB Investment and Maybank Investment top MARC’s 2013 Lead Managers League Tables

Posted Date : 05 Feb 2014 Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad (MARC) said today that CIMB Investment Bank Berhad (CIMB Investment) and Maybank Investment Bank Berhad (Maybank Investment) maintained top spots in MARC’s 2013 Lead Managers League Tables. CIMB Investment claimed top spot based on issue value, whilst Maybank Investment was in pole position based on …

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