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The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
CIMB posts steady Q1 performance, strengthens Asean focus
PETALING JAYA: CIMB Group Holdings Bhd reported a net profit of RM1.97 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (Q1'25), representing a slight improvement of 1.91% from RM1.93 billion posted in the same quarter last year. Revenue decreased 2.31% to RM5.49 billion in Q1'25 from RM5.62 billion in Q1'24. Net interest income increased marginally quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) and year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM3.82 billion. Meanwhile, non-interest income (NOII) grew 11.1% q-o-q, driven by an 18.9% rise in treasury client sales and a 12.6% increase in fee and commission income. On a y-o-y basis, NOII contracted by 8.5% to RM1.68 billion, primarily due to lower sales of non-performing loans and proprietary trading. On a constant currency basis, CIMB's total assets and gross loans increased by 5.1% and 4.4% y-o-y, respectively. The group's deposit-led strategy continued to expand total deposits by 2.7% y-o-y, with total current account savings account (Casa) inflows growing 7.4% y-o-y. This boosted the Casa ratio to 43.8% as of March 2025, up from 40.8% recorded as of March 2024. The group's growing Casa base and favourable funding mix helped lower the cost of funds by 4 basis points q-o-q and 11 basis points y-o-y. Prudent asset-liability management helped maintain a stable NIM of 2.16% in Q1'25 – unchanged from Q4'24 – despite interest rate cuts in Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore. The group's cost-to-income ratio stood at 46.9% in Q1'25, attributed to sustained cost prudence, without compromising investments in technology and resilience. Meanwhile, total provisions remained at RM311 million, with credit cost improving to 26 basis points, compared to 35 basis points in Q1'24. The gross impaired loans ratio decreased by 40 basis points y-o-y to 2.2%, with additional forward overlays of RM100 million in Q1'25, resulting in a healthy allowance coverage ratio of 102.4%. The group continued to maintain a strong capital position, with Common Equity Tier 1 ratio at 14.7%. CIMB Group CEO Novan Amirudin said, 'The first quarter performance underscores the continued strength of our diversified Asean portfolio with strong contributions across multiple income segments, particularly from our client franchise income, which has shown consistent growth since 2022. 'We have maintained healthy asset quality and exercised disciplined cost controls to enhance resilience amid a dynamic operating environment.' During the quarter, CIMB Group transitioned its leadership in Thailand and Cambodia, and included Thailand, Cambodia and Singapore as part of the group's growth markets, allowing it to sharpen its strategic focus and drive growth in priority segments. In the medium term, CIMB Group believes that the evolving global landscape will continue to present new opportunities, particularly in intra-Asean trade, where the group's integrated Asean franchise is poised to capitalise on growth prospects. The group is well positioned to navigate the ongoing market uncertainties, supported by minimal exposure to trade-related loans and clients with direct US export dependencies. With a strong asset quality and a healthy loan-to-deposit ratio of 88.9%, CIMB Group's prudent portfolio strategy mitigates risks from potential tariff-related headwinds, reinforces balance sheet stability, and ensures capacity to fund future growth amid global volatility.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
CIMB Records RM1.97 Bln Net Profit In 1Q FY2025
BUSINESS KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd's net profit rose 9.6 per cent to RM1.97 billion in the first quarter of financial year ending Dec 31, 2025 (1Q FY2025) from RM1.94 billion in the same period a year ago. Revenue for the quarter decreased to RM5.50 billion from RM5.63 billion a year ago, a Bursa Malaysia filing said today. In a separate statement, the banking group said net interest income rose marginally year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM3.82 billion. 'On a y-o-y basis, non-interest income (NOII) contracted 8.5 per cent to RM1.68 billion, affected by lower sales of non-performing loans and proprietary trading,' the bank said in the statement. 'Prudent asset-liability management also helped maintain a stable net interest margin (NIM) of 2.16 per cent in the quarter under review – unchanged from 4Q 2024, despite rate cuts in Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore,' the statement said. Group chief executive officer Novan Amirudin said its 1Q performance underscores the continued strength of CIMB's diversified ASEAN portfolio, with strong contributions across multiple income segments, particularly from its client franchise income, which has shown consistent growth since 2022. 'The emergence of a 'new world order' is shaping a more multipolar global landscape, with ASEAN poised to play a pivotal role as a regional connector in trade and capital flows,' he said. Novan added that with the execution of the group's Forward30 strategic plan, CIMB is confident in its ability to deliver both short- and long-term targets, underpinned by the strength of its franchise. 'We will remain disciplined and proactive with capital optimisation, including returning excess capital to our shareholders as we have demonstrated over the last two years.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
CIMB's Q1 net profit rises to RM1.97bil on RM5.5bil revenue
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Group Holdings Bhd recorded a higher net profit of RM1.97 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, up from RM1.94 billion in the same period last year, supported by stronger net interest income (NII). Its revenue slipped slightly to RM5.5 billion from RM5.6 billion in the same period last year, mainly due to compressed net interest margins (NIM). However, this was cushioned by growth in assets. CIMB's NII saw a slight increase both quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) and year-on-year (YoY) to RM3.82 billion. Meanwhile, its non-interest income (NOII) rose 11.1 per cent QoQ, supported by an 18.9 per cent jump in treasury client sales and a 12.6 per cent rise in fee and commission income. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the banking group said it remains committed to implementing its Forward30 strategic plan, focusing on customer-centric initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and promoting sustainable banking practices. "During the quarter, CIMB transitioned its leadership in Thailand and Cambodia, and have included Thailand, Cambodia and Singapore as part of the group's growth markets to sharpen strategic focus and drive growth in priority segments. "In the medium term, CIMB believes the evolving global landscape will continue to present new opportunities, particularly in intra-Asean trade, where the Group's integrated Asean franchise is poised to seize growth prospects," it added. CIMB stated that it is well-equipped to manage ongoing market volatility, thanks to its limited exposure to trade-related financing and clients heavily reliant on exports to the US. Group chief executive officer Novan Amirudin said CIMB's first-quarter results reflect the resilience of its diversified Asean portfolio, with solid performance across various income streams, especially client franchise income, which has been steadily growing since 2022. "We have maintained healthy asset quality and exercised disciplined cost controls to enhance resilience amid a dynamic operating environment. "In an increasingly uncertain market condition, we remain committed to being a reliable and trusted partner for our customers. Novan said the group's strong focus on prudent risk management and operational discipline has positioned it well to support its clients, maintain stability and create value for shareholders. "With disciplined execution of our Forward30 strategic plan, we are confident in our ability to deliver both short- and long-term targets, backed by the strength of our franchise. "We will remain disciplined and proactive with capital optimisation, including returning excess capital to our shareholders as we have demonstrated over the last two years," he added.
The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
CIMB's net profit ticks higher to RM1.97bil in 1Q
CIMB Group Holdings Bhd group CEO Novan Amirudin KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Group Holdings Bhd registered a higher net profit of RM1.97bil in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1QFY25), as compared to RM1.94bil in the year-ago quarter, on the back of an increase in net interest income. The bank's quarterly earnings per share rose to 18.39 sen from 18.16 sen in the same 2024 quarter, while it delivered a return on average equity of 11.4%. Group CEO Novan Amirudin said the performance underscores the continued strength of the group's diversified Asean portfolio with strong contributions across multiple income segments, particularly from its client franchise income, which has shown consistent growth since 2022. "We have maintained healthy asset quality and exercised disciplined cost controls to enhance resilience amid a dynamic operating environment," he added. During the quarter, the bank said revenue contracted to RM5.5bil from RM5.63bil in the same quarter in 2024 due to net interest margin (NIM) compression, although this was offset by asset growth. Net interest income rose marginally year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM3.82bil while non-interest income (NOII) contracted 8.5% to RM1.68bil due to lower sales of non-performing loans and proprietary trading. On its balance sheet, the bank's total assets and gross loans increased 5.1% and 4.4% y-o-y respectively on a constant currency basis. Its total deposits expanded 2.7% y-o-y with total current account savings account (Casa) inflows growing 7.4% y-o-y, boosting the Casa ratio to 43.8% in March 2025 from 40.8% a year earlier. "The group's growing Casa base and favourable funding mix helped lower cost of funds by four basis points quarter-on-quarter and 11 basis points y-o-y. "Prudent asset-liability management also helped maintain a stable NIM of 2.16% in 1Q25 – unchanged from 4Q24, despite rate cuts in Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore," it said. The group's cost-to-income ratio (CIR) stood at 46.9% in 1Q25, attributed to sustained cost prudence, but not at the expense of investments in technology and resilience. Technology investments increased 5% y-o-y. Meanwhile, total provisions remained contained at RM311 million with credit cost improving to 26bps, as compared to 35bps in 1Q24. Gross impaired loans (GIL) ratio decreased 40bps YoY to 2.2%, with additional forward overlays of RM100mil in 1Q25 which led to a healthy allowance coverage ratio at 102.4%. The group maintained a strong capital position, with Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio at 14.7%.
The Star
4 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Malaysian assets to gain as funds slash US exposure, CIMB says
CIMB Group Holdings Bhd group chief executive officer Novan Amirudin. Malaysia could end up among the biggest beneficiaries in emerging markets if the Trump administration's disruptive trade policies trigger a further selloff in US assets, according to a top executive at CIMB Group Holdings Bhd. "We could potentially see a lot of capital freed up and move to emerging markets,' Novan Amirudin, chief executive officer of CIMB, Malaysia's third-largest bank by market value, told Bloomberg Television's Avril Hong. "Malaysia has all the parameters that tick the boxes for investors as they look at asset allocation and investments,' he said. Uncertainty over US fiscal and trade policy is denting the appeal of US assets, with emerging market investors expecting the asset class to benefit as some of that cash finds its way into stocks and bonds of developing countries. Global funds bought $45.6 million of Malaysian equities so far this quarter, making the country the only emerging Southeast Asian nation to see inflows, according to Bloomberg-compiled data. Novan pointed to Malaysia's political stability and the government's commitment to improving the country's fiscal position as key factors that make the nation stand out. Since taking over as Prime Minister in late 2022, Anwar Ibrahim has accelerated economic and political reforms after a revolving door of leaders from 2018 to 2022 affected investor confidence. While Malaysia's economic expansion is expected to come in slightly lower than the 4.5% to 5.5% official growth estimate for the year, strong domestic demand is likely to anchor growth. And though the country kept borrowing costs unchanged earlier in May, traders are pricing in an interest rate cut within the next six months. Bank Negara Malaysia has "always been very proactive,' said Novan, who took charge at CIMB in 2024. He said the government's policies on energy transition, manufacturing and the semiconductor industry would draw more foreign investments. Technology giants including Microsoft Corp. and Inc. have pledged to invest billions of dollars in the country's infrastructure, with Malaysia approving a record amount of investments last year. A planned special economic zone with Singapore will also help "mitigate uncertainties that a lot of businesses and corporations are seeing today,' Novan said. - Bloomberg
