KUALA LUMPUR: Capital Markets Malaysia has appointed veteran investment banker Azhar Zabidi as chief executive officer (CEO) of the dedicated capital markets promotion organisation.
It said on Wednesday that Azhar’s appointment would take effect on Sept 1. He will lead promotional efforts to advance the international profile of the Malaysian capital markets for investment and fund raising opportunities.
“Azhar brings with him nearly 20 years of experience in investment banking, serving various domestic and international financial institutions including RHB Investment Bank, CIMB Investment Bank, HSBC and Bank of America Merrill Lynch,” it said.
The organisation was established by the Securities Commission to promote the country's value proposition across various segments of the capital market and to get greater levels of participation to drive future growth.
Capital Markets Malaysia’s objective is to reinforce Malaysia as the preferred choice for both investors and issuers through networking events, discussions, and roundtable events, including at the World Capital Markets Symposium in Kuala Lumpur from Sept 3 to 4.
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