KUALA LUMPUR: Maybank Investment Banking Group (Maybank IBG) has been named Syndicated Loan House of the Year by the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA), marking its fifth consecutive win in Malaysia and fourth straight win in Vietnam.
In a statement, Maybank IBG said the repeat wins were even more impressive given that loan volumes in 2024 had been concentrated in fewer deals across both countries.
Nonetheless, loan volumes rose by 1.9% in Malaysia and 13.2% in Vietnam, supported by a few mega transactions that were completed during the year.
"Maybank IBG is proud to receive these accolades once again from our peers in the APLMA, attesting to our market-leading position in Malaysia and Vietnam. Despite a cautious sentiment in 2024, we remained watchful to unlock opportunities for our clients.
“Our strong network combined with our commitment to sustainability and Islamic finance position us at the forefront of investment banking in the region,” chief executive officer Michael Oh-Lau said.
“For 2025, we expect overall loan volumes to remain robust, supported by favourable economic recovery conditions, good local market dynamics and positive regional trends,” he added.
Oh-Lau noted that the sectors of focus in Malaysia were aligned with strategic government investments, including real estate, data centres, and potential infrastructure projects, which were expected to continue driving loan activity.
