CIMB named best retail, SME bank in Malaysia by The Asian Banker

Daniel Cheong, Head of Consumer Banking Malaysia, and Lawrence Loh, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Group Commercial and Transaction Banking receiving the awards for CIMB at The Asian Banker’s Global Excellence in Retail Finance Awards 2026.

KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Bank Bhd has been named Best Retail Bank in Malaysia and Best SME Bank in Malaysia at The Asian Banker Global Excellence in Retail Finance Awards 2026.

The Asian Banker attributed the recognition to CIMB’s strong role in advancing the industry, particularly through enhanced digital origination, faster decision-making processes and embedded finance partnerships.