PETALING JAYA: With the prolonged US-China trade war and global growth moderating across developed and emerging economies, coupled with geopolitical tensions, the banking sector as a bellwether of the Malaysian economy is not being spared from a tough 2020.
Bankers are bracing for challenges in the sector from these headwinds, which may translate into slower or flattish loan growth, net interest margin (NIM) compression and the risk of deteriorating asset quality.
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