Tag Archives: overnight policy rate

Impact of the Increase in OPR

Posted on May 10, 2011 by David Lee

Bank Negara Malaysia raised the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 3% since last Friday. Following this, banks will increase the Base Lending Rate (BLR) sooner. So, for those who have variable loans especially housing loan will … Continue reading →

Posted in Economic Analysis, News & Announcement | Tagged Bank Negara, Base Lending Rate, BLR, OPR, overnight policy rate, Ringgit Malaysia | 1 Comment

Shorter-term Fixed Deposit Tenures Would Be Better?

Posted on August 4, 2010 by David Lee

Fixed deposit has been seen as a lower return saving vehicles. But, it is low in risk and high in liquidity as well. In current situation where interest rates are expected to go up, people may start to question how … Continue reading →

Posted in Bank & Investment, Finance Tips | Tagged FD account, Fixed Deposit, OPR interest rate, overnight policy rate | 3 Comments

Malaysia Latest Base Lending Rate (BLR)

Posted on May 23, 2010 by David Lee

Effective from 18th May 2010, the latest Base Lending Rate (BLR) for most banks in Malaysia will be at 6.05% per annum. Therefore, the BLR increased another 2.5% from 5.80% previously. This adjustment is made based on Bank Negara announcement … Continue reading →

Posted in Bank & Investment | Tagged Base Lending Rate, BLR, BLR in Malaysia, BLR Malaysia, latest BLR rate, overnight policy rate | 3 Comments

Tag Archives: overnight policy rate

Impact of the Increase in OPR

Shorter-term Fixed Deposit Tenures Would Be Better?

Malaysia Latest Base Lending Rate (BLR)

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