Hong Leong Bank on the prowl Group seeks M&As to give it a bigger regional presence


PETALING JAYA: Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd (HLFG) is on the lookout for merger and acquisition (M&A) opportunities in the region to give it a “significant” presence.

“We are scouting for opportunities in emerging high-growth markets like Indonesia and Thailand. We have the financial strength and balance sheet to support an M&A when the opportunity arises,” Raymond Choong, president and chief executive of HLFG, told StarBiz.

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