29-05-2025
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.
