Public Bank leads peers with 12.2pct ROE in Q2 2026
Public Bank recorded the highest return on equity among Malaysian banks at 12.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, according to CIMB Securities. The bank's core net profit rose 3.7 per cent year-on-year, while Hong Leong Bank also posted strong results. CIMB Securities expects the sector to maintain positive fund-based income growth in the third quarter despite tighter funding conditions.