Maybank wins multiple honours at FinanceAsia
PETALING JAYA: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has won multiple top honours at the FinanceAsia Awards 2025, along with additional recognition in the Asia's Best Companies Poll and FinanceAsia Awards categories.
Maybank received Gold awards for Best Managed Company and Best Large-Cap Company in the Asia's Best Companies Awards Poll, based on independent surveys of investors and analysts evaluating corporate performance across Asia.
The bank also secured four Silver awards for Best Managed Financials, Most Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Most Committed to Environmental, Social, and Governance, and Best Investor Relations.
Additionally, Maybank clinched three key accolades in the FinanceAsia Awards category, which honours institutions for achieving impactful outcomes through commercial and technical excellence.
The bank was named Best Corporate Bank in Malaysia, Best Sustainable Bank in Malaysia, and Best Broker in Singapore.
Additionally, Maybank received recognitions for Best Debt Capital Markets House in Malaysia and Best Equity Capital Markets House in Thailand.
'These recognitions are a testament to the dedication and collective excellence of our Maybank team and the successful execution of our M25+ strategy, which continues to guide our efforts in driving sustainable growth, strengthening regional leadership, and delivering exceptional value to our stakeholders.
'Our focus on purposeful growth, digital innovation, and embedding sustainability across our operations has also been instrumental in achieving these milestones. We remain committed to advancing our M25+ aspirations and delivering impact that matters to the communities we serve,' president and group chief executive officer Datuk Khairussaleh Ramli said in a statement. — Bernama
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