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Proposed sale of LTAT’s stake in Affin Bank to rebalance investment portfolio: Defence Ministry | Scoop
With an effective interest of 48.7%, the Armed Forces Fund Board plans to retain a significant shareholding in Affin Bank even after the potential sale. – LTAT pic, March 8, 2024
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Proposed sale of LTAT’s stake in Affin Bank to rebalance investment portfolio: Defence Ministry

Move will provide contributors with positive returns, competitive and sustainable dividends, ministry says

Bernama
Updated
2:13 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – The proposed sale of part of the Armed Forces Fund Board’s  (LTAT) interest in Affin Bank is to rebalance the former’s investment portfolio based on the targets set in the Strategic Asset Allocation Framework, according to the Defence Ministry.

The ministry views the proposal as a reasonable action and investment decision that will provide contributors with positive returns in the form of competitive and sustainable dividends.

LTAT currently holds an effective interest of 48.7% in Affin Bank.

“The proposed release of part of the interest is targeted at stakeholders with strong financial capabilities and will provide higher added value to the bank in the form of business growth and increased profits for a long-term period,” according to the ministry in a written answer published on the Parliament’s website.

It was in response to a question from Datuk Seri Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz (Tanah Merah-PN), who wanted to know why LTAT planned to sell its stakes in Affin Bank Bhd, an investment entity under LTAT that consistently makes profits.

According to the Defence Ministry,  LTAT will remain a significant shareholder in Affin Bank if the sale is finalised.

It also said that as a retirement fund, LTAT should prioritise asset diversification and manage its investments by prioritising fund stability and continued returns.

“Any proposed shareholding transfer is subject to the approval of regulatory bodies, including Bank Negara Malaysia, as a compliance measure for its corporate governance,” stated the ministry. – March 8, 2024

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