CIMB to Name Malaysia's Former Top Regulator Syed Zaid as Chairman
CIMB Group Holdings Bhd., the top underwriter of Malaysian stocks and bonds, is set to name the former head of Securities Commission Malaysia, Syed Zaid Albar, as chairman, people familiar with the matter said.
Syed Zaid will replace Mohd Nasir Ahmad, who will retire, the people said, asking not to be identified before an announcement. The appointment also needs regulatory approval, they said.
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