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The Star
7 days ago
- Business
- The Star
AICB reaffirms role in shaping future-ready bankers
AICB chairman Tan Sri Azman Hashim. KUALA LUMPUR: The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) has reaffirmed the growing importance of nurturing future-ready and ethical banking and finance professionals, amid rising challenges in cybersecurity, data privacy, sustainable finance, and the accelerating pace of digital transformation and financial technology. In a statement, AICB said it had recently held its Eighth Chartered Banker Conferment Ceremony, honouring banking professionals who exemplify the highest standards of professional excellence and lifelong learning in an increasingly complex financial environment. Bank Negara governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour, who delivered the special address at the event, said Malaysia has made significant investments in developing talent for its financial sector. 'Over the years, we have built a comprehensive ecosystem of talent affiliates offering training, certification, and forward-looking guidance on the skills needed by the financial industry. 'I also wish to highlight the important role of financial institutions in complementing these efforts through their respective learning and development academies,' he said. While acknowledging that the financial services sector benefits from a strong talent development ecosystem, he stressed the need for more collective action to future-proof the workforce. AICB chairman Tan Sri Azman Hashim said he was deeply honoured by the recognition received at the event. 'Banking transcends numbers – it is about trust, stewardship and purpose. I hope this inspires more professionals to embrace continuous learning and lead with integrity in shaping the future of finance,' he said. AICB chief executive Edward Ling said in today's environment, professionalism and upskilling in banking are no longer optional but essential. 'At AICB, we are committed to expanding our growing community of over 800 chartered bankers in the next two years, empowering the industry with future-ready capabilities. 'Through our robust education programmes, Future Skills Framework, and thought leadership in areas such as digital innovation and sustainable finance, we aim to equip members with the critical skills and professional foundations needed to navigate and innovate the future of banking and finance,' he said. 'Attended by over 480 guests, including members of the AICB Council and C-suite executives, the Eighth Chartered Banker Conferment Ceremony reaffirmed AICB's role in building a resilient, ethical, and future-ready banking workforce for Malaysia and the region,' AICB said. AICB added that as banking continues to evolve, it remains committed to professionalising and upskilling the workforce through its education offerings. — Bernama
Barnama
29-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
AICB Reaffirms Role In Shaping Future-Ready Bankers
BUSINESS AICB Chairman Tan Sri Azman Hashim receiving the Chartered Banker Institute, UK's Lifetime Achievement Award from CBI President Paul Denton at the 8th Chartered Banker Conferment 2025. Credit: AICB KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) has reaffirmed the growing importance of nurturing future-ready and ethical banking and finance professionals, amid rising challenges in cybersecurity, data privacy, sustainable finance, and the accelerating pace of digital transformation and fintech. In a statement, AICB said it had recently held its 8th Chartered Banker Conferment Ceremony, honouring banking professionals who exemplify the highest standards of professional excellence and lifelong learning in an increasingly complex financial environment. The event was held under the theme 'Charting the Growth of Finance'. Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour, who delivered the special address at the ceremony, said Malaysia has made significant investments in developing talent for its financial sector. 'Over the years, we have built a comprehensive ecosystem of talent affiliates offering training, certification, and forward-looking guidance on the skills needed by the financial industry. 'I also wish to highlight the important role of financial institutions in complementing these efforts through their respective learning and development academies,' he said. While acknowledging that the financial services sector benefits from a strong talent development ecosystem, he stressed the need for more collective action to future-proof the workforce. AICB chairman Tan Sri Azman Hashim said he was deeply honoured by the recognition received at the event. 'This award reflects the collective progress we have made as an industry in championing ethical professionalism in banking.
Malaysian Reserve
26-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Charting the Growth of Finance: Future-Ready Chartered Bankers Lead in an Era of Transformation
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) recently held its 8th Chartered Banker Conferment ceremony, honouring the commitment of banking professionals who exemplify the highest standards of professional excellence and lifelong learning in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing financial environment. Held under the theme 'Charting the Growth of Finance', the ceremony underscored the growing importance of nurturing future-ready and ethical banking and finance professionals, especially in light of rising challenges in cybersecurity, data privacy, sustainable finance, and the accelerating impact of digital transformation and fintech. Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Dato' Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour, who delivered the special address at the ceremony, said: 'Malaysia has invested significantly in developing talent in our financial sector. Over the years, we have developed a comprehensive ecosystem of talent affiliates providing training, certification, and future-looking guidance on the skills needed by the financial sector. I also wish to highlight the important role played by financial institutions to further complement these efforts through their respective learning and development academies. While the financial services industry benefits from a good talent development ecosystem, more collective actions are needed to future-proof the workforce.' A key highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award by Chartered Banker Institute (CBI) President Paul Denton to AICB Chairman Tan Sri Azman Hashim. This global recognition — the first awarded by CBI in over a decade — celebrates Tan Sri Azman's decades-long leadership in promoting ethical banking and professional excellence across the region. AICB Chairman Tan Sri Azman Hashim said: 'I am deeply honoured by this recognition. This award is a reflection of the collective progress we have made as an industry in championing ethical professionalism in banking. Banking transcends numbers — it is about trust, stewardship and purpose. I hope this inspires more professionals to embrace continuous learning and lead with integrity in shaping the future of finance.' The ceremony also honoured the contributions of Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (Central Bank of the Philippines) with the AICB Honorary Fellowship — one of the Institute's highest distinctions. This prestigious award recognises Governor Remolona's transformative contributions towards fostering greater ASEAN banking integration, effective policymaking, and championing talent development within the financial sector. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. said: 'It is a tremendous honour to receive the prestigious Honorary Fellowship from the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB). In today's interconnected world, regional collaboration is essential in elevating banking standards across ASEAN. I look forward to deepening the Malaysia–Philippines cooperation in talent development and knowledge exchange and key areas of mutual interest, ensuring that our financial sectors remain robust, ethical, and future-ready.' As banking continues to evolve rapidly, AICB reaffirmed its commitment to professionalising and upskilling the workforce through its professional education offerings. Its flagship Chartered Banker qualification, developed in collaboration with the UK's Chartered Banker Institute, sets the gold standard for banking professionalism. AICB also provides specialised certifications in areas such as digital transformation, financial crime prevention, sustainable finance and more. AICB Chief Executive Edward Ling said: 'Professionalism and upskilling in banking is no longer optional — it is essential. At AICB, we are committed to expanding our growing community of over 800 Chartered Bankers in the next two years, empowering the industry with future-ready capabilities. Through our robust education programmes, the Future Skills Framework and thought leadership initiatives in key areas such as digital innovation and sustainable finance, we aim to equip our members with the critical skills and professional foundation needed to navigate and innovate the future of banking and finance.' The ceremony conferred the prestigious Fellow Chartered Banker (FCB) status on 14 distinguished industry leaders, including AICB Council Member Dato' Mohd Rashid Mohamad, Group Managing Director / Group Chief Executive Officer of RHB Bank Berhad. Additionally, 71 AICB members were conferred the Chartered Banker (CB) status, while over 500 members attained the Associate Chartered Banker status. The ceremony also celebrated recipients of the Excellence and Corporate Awards. Attended by over 480 guests comprising members of the AICB Council and C-suite executives, the 8th Chartered Banker Conferment ceremony reaffirmed AICB's role in building a resilient, ethical, and future-ready professional banking workforce for Malaysia and the region. About Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers AICB is Malaysia's premier professional body for the banking industry, governed by a council comprising representatives from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) and the Malaysian Investment Banking Association (MIBA). With over 37,000 members, our mission is to elevate banking standards by developing professionals who exemplify integrity, expertise and competence. As the exclusive institute in Southeast Asia authorised by the UK's Chartered Banker Institute, we confer the prestigious Chartered Banker status. AICB collaborates with industry leaders to ensure our qualifications remain relevant, equipping bankers with the skills needed to thrive in the dynamic banking sector. Our commitment goes beyond education, offering members opportunities for growth through innovative learning, advocacy for professionalism, thought leadership and valuable networking initiatives. For more information on AICB, please visit
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Charting the Growth of Finance: Future-Ready Chartered Bankers Lead in an Era of Transformation
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) recently held its 8th Chartered Banker Conferment ceremony, honouring the commitment of banking professionals who exemplify the highest standards of professional excellence and lifelong learning in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing financial environment. Held under the theme "Charting the Growth of Finance", the ceremony underscored the growing importance of nurturing future-ready and ethical banking and finance professionals, especially in light of rising challenges in cybersecurity, data privacy, sustainable finance, and the accelerating impact of digital transformation and fintech. Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Dato' Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour, who delivered the special address at the ceremony, said: "Malaysia has invested significantly in developing talent in our financial sector. Over the years, we have developed a comprehensive ecosystem of talent affiliates providing training, certification, and future-looking guidance on the skills needed by the financial sector. I also wish to highlight the important role played by financial institutions to further complement these efforts through their respective learning and development academies. While the financial services industry benefits from a good talent development ecosystem, more collective actions are needed to future-proof the workforce." A key highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award by Chartered Banker Institute (CBI) President Paul Denton to AICB Chairman Tan Sri Azman Hashim. This global recognition — the first awarded by CBI in over a decade — celebrates Tan Sri Azman's decades-long leadership in promoting ethical banking and professional excellence across the region. AICB Chairman Tan Sri Azman Hashim said: "I am deeply honoured by this recognition. This award is a reflection of the collective progress we have made as an industry in championing ethical professionalism in banking. Banking transcends numbers — it is about trust, stewardship and purpose. I hope this inspires more professionals to embrace continuous learning and lead with integrity in shaping the future of finance." The ceremony also honoured the contributions of Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (Central Bank of the Philippines) with the AICB Honorary Fellowship — one of the Institute's highest distinctions. This prestigious award recognises Governor Remolona's transformative contributions towards fostering greater ASEAN banking integration, effective policymaking, and championing talent development within the financial sector. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. said: "It is a tremendous honour to receive the prestigious Honorary Fellowship from the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB). In today's interconnected world, regional collaboration is essential in elevating banking standards across ASEAN. I look forward to deepening the Malaysia–Philippines cooperation in talent development and knowledge exchange and key areas of mutual interest, ensuring that our financial sectors remain robust, ethical, and future-ready." As banking continues to evolve rapidly, AICB reaffirmed its commitment to professionalising and upskilling the workforce through its professional education offerings. Its flagship Chartered Banker qualification, developed in collaboration with the UK's Chartered Banker Institute, sets the gold standard for banking professionalism. AICB also provides specialised certifications in areas such as digital transformation, financial crime prevention, sustainable finance and more. AICB Chief Executive Edward Ling said: "Professionalism and upskilling in banking is no longer optional — it is essential. At AICB, we are committed to expanding our growing community of over 800 Chartered Bankers in the next two years, empowering the industry with future-ready capabilities. Through our robust education programmes, the Future Skills Framework and thought leadership initiatives in key areas such as digital innovation and sustainable finance, we aim to equip our members with the critical skills and professional foundation needed to navigate and innovate the future of banking and finance." The ceremony conferred the prestigious Fellow Chartered Banker (FCB) status on 14 distinguished industry leaders, including AICB Council Member Dato' Mohd Rashid Mohamad, Group Managing Director / Group Chief Executive Officer of RHB Bank Berhad. Additionally, 71 AICB members were conferred the Chartered Banker (CB) status, while over 500 members attained the Associate Chartered Banker status. The ceremony also celebrated recipients of the Excellence and Corporate Awards. Attended by over 480 guests comprising members of the AICB Council and C-suite executives, the 8th Chartered Banker Conferment ceremony reaffirmed AICB's role in building a resilient, ethical, and future-ready professional banking workforce for Malaysia and the region. About Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers AICB is Malaysia's premier professional body for the banking industry, governed by a council comprising representatives from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) and the Malaysian Investment Banking Association (MIBA). With over 37,000 members, our mission is to elevate banking standards by developing professionals who exemplify integrity, expertise and competence. As the exclusive institute in Southeast Asia authorised by the UK's Chartered Banker Institute, we confer the prestigious Chartered Banker status. AICB collaborates with industry leaders to ensure our qualifications remain relevant, equipping bankers with the skills needed to thrive in the dynamic banking sector. Our commitment goes beyond education, offering members opportunities for growth through innovative learning, advocacy for professionalism, thought leadership and valuable networking initiatives. For more information on AICB, please visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB)
Free Malaysia Today
21-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Affin Bank-AMMB merger likely a bridge too far
The Sarawak government is said to be seeking to buy a stake in another bank to merge with its 31%-owned Affin Bank. PETALING JAYA : The Sarawak government's purported overtures for a potential merger between its unit Affin Bank Bhd and AMMB Holdings Bhd is unlikely to bear fruit, said CIMB Securities. A merger between the two banking groups will be dilutive and unlikely to be well received by the market, the research house said in a note today. Given concerns over shareholder dilution and post-merger direction, it said neither of the two likely merger scenarios, where Affin acquires AMMB or vice versa, appear particularly attractive. CIMB's note follows a recent report that the Sarawak government was mulling buying a stake in another bank to merge with Affin, in which it has a 31.3% stake. Sarawak acquired a 27% stake in Affin for RM1.78 billion from the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) and its unit Boustead Holdings Bhd last November. Prior to that, it had a 4.8% stake in the mid-sized bank. According to reports, Sarawak was said to have approached Azman Hashim, who holds an 11.8% stake in AMMB through Amcorp Group Bhd, but talks have not moved forward. Meanwhile, Kuching has denied formal talks but has indicated openness to collaboration. AMMB wholly owns AmBank (M) Bhd, the country's sixth-largest banking group in terms of assets while Affin Bank is at No 7 among Malaysia's eight banking groups. Both merger scenarios would involve significant new share issuance. In the first scenario where Affin acquires AMMB, it would need to issue about 7.7 billion new shares, ramping up its total share base to over 10 billion. This would dilute the Sarawak government's stake to just 7.7% while Amcorp's holding would rise to 8.9%, making it the largest shareholder in the enlarged entity. 'We believe Scenario 1 is unlikely, as the Sarawak government's stake would be significantly diluted,' CIMB said. In the other scenario where AMMB acquires Affin, the former's share base would rise by nearly 64%. In this case, Sarawak would retain a 12.2% stake in the combined entity while Amcorp's interest would fall to 7.2%. Noting that AMMB's share price dropped following the merger speculation, CIMB believes this reflects 'investor unease' over potential changes in AMMB's strategic direction and the lack of clarity surrounding the proposed deal. 'Overall, we are not particularly enthusiastic about the potential merger under either scenario,' it concluded. Earlier reports said the Sarawak government had also considered Bank Muamalat Bhd, which is controlled by Syed Mokhtar Albukhary's DRB-Hicom Bhd, and Kuwait Finance House (M) Bhd, before reaching out to Amcorp Group. Affin's shares closed at RM2.71 today, valuing it at RM6.87 billion while AmBank was unchanged at RM5.36, giving it a market capitalisation of RM17.73 billion.
