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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. …
Slower economic growth and lower bond issuance but recession not on the cards Read More »
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 …
Posted Date : 17 Oct 2008 MARC is issuing this special comment on the South Korean banking system following the heavy media coverage on the possible heightened vulnerability of its banks to the global credit crisis stemming from their funding structure. The rising USD funding costs and the shortage in USD funding supply pose immediate …
Posted Date : 12 Sep 2008 This comment follows the Malaysian government’s announcement on the scrapping of the windfall profit levy imposed on independent power producers (IPPs) with immediate effect. Instead, the IPPs will make a one-off payment to the government equivalent to a year’s windfall levy payment. This move vindicates our belief that sound …
Windfall Profit Levy (Electricity) Order 2008 : Welcomed closure Read More »
Posted Date : 29 Jul 2008 MARC is pleased to announce its Inaugural issue of MARC Investor Guide (MIG). MIG is a quarterly publication and it compiles valuable hands-on information such as in-house economic and fixed income research articles, rating activities and studies as well as the lead managers list as hands-on information to the …
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 …
Posted Date : 09 Jul 2008 MARC expects the outcome of the Windfall Profit Levy (Electricity) Order 2008 would be, reduced project returns and lowered debt servicing ability on the part of affected independent power producers (IPPs), if implemented. The impact will be uneven across different classes of IPP project debts. Holders of subordinated debt …
Windfall Profit Levy (Electricity) Order 2008 : Thoroughly thought through? Read More »
Posted Date : 10 Jun 2008 The year 2008 had started out as rather picture perfect despite slowing global growth and turbulence in international markets. Indicators such as retail sales growth, auto sales, home sales and consumer credit growth exhibited strength, and the economy showed good momentum. As the second half of 2008 commences, MARC …
Posted Date : 06 Jun 2008 The government unveiled a new subsidy scheme structure in view of the increasing burden it will have to shoulder following a significant jump in the global crude oil prices. DownloadsFuel Hike : Darkest Before Dawn
Posted Date : 29 May 2008 Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad (MARC), in conjunction with its 12th Annual General Meeting, announced an impressive 37% growth in pre-tax profit to RM11.76 million for the financial year ended 31 December 2007 from RM8.61 million in FY2006. The improved performance of MARC was fuelled by the brisk debt capital …