Hong Leong Investment Bank group managing director & CEO Lee Jim Leng
KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) has introduced its ESG Share Margin Financing solution, becoming the first Malaysian investment bank to offer dedicated share margin financing for ESG-focused securities listed on Bursa Malaysia.
In a statement, HLIB said the product allows investors to finance up to 65% of their margin of financing into companies that are constituents of the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia (F4GBM) index.
HLIB is also offering a promotional interest rate of 4.95% (minimum facility of RM100,000) to encourage both new and existing customers to participate in sustainable investing.
Group managing director & CEO Lee Jim Leng said the decision to offer margin financing for ESG securities is a testament to the burgeoning green economy, leading to increased investor interest in the ESG sector.
"The surge in growth of the green economy will naturally lead to increased interest in ESG investments, with a Grand View Research report projecting a robust 18.8% CAGR for the global ESG market from 2024 to 2030. At HLIB, we see this growth as a prime opportunity for investors.
“Our ESG margin financing is designed to enable them to participate in this expansion, while simultaneously supporting sustainable companies and building portfolios that reflect their environmental, social and governance values. We believe this will create a financial environment where profit and purpose are intrinsically connected,” Lee said.
HLIB has also recently launched its upgraded futures trading platform, HLeFutures, offering an enhanced trading experience for both seasoned traders and newcomers.
The platform provides a comprehensive and personalised approach to portfolio diversification and risk management.
