CIMB Bank Bhd and CIMB Investment Bank have been recognised with multiple honours at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, securing titles including Malaysia’s Best Retail Bank, Best Digital Bank for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and Best Investment Bank.

In a statement, CIMB highlighted that the awards underscore its commitment to delivering customer-focused financial solutions through innovation, digitalisation, and extensive market knowledge across its retail, SME, and investment banking divisions.

Novan Amirudin, group chief executive officer of CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, described the accolades as a reflection of the trust placed in the group by its customers and the dedication of its workforce. He emphasised that the recognition aligns with the bank’s mission to advance both customers and society by making financial services more accessible and relevant. “As their needs continue to evolve, we remain committed to being a trusted partner supporting individuals in realising their aspirations and helping businesses achieve their growth ambitions through meaningful and lasting value creation,” Novan stated.

In retail banking, CIMB has focused on enhancing personalisation, digital customer journeys, and engagement across various segments. The bank reported growth in revenue and profitability for the year, supported by market share gains in auto financing, credit cards, and retail deposits, alongside improvements in digital sales and customer cross-selling strategies. Its wealth management offerings have also strengthened, with diversified investment solutions, advisory services led by the chief investment office, and an upgraded digital wealth platform. Notably, there has been strong momentum in the “Preferred” affluent segment, which benefits from expanded advisory-led and relationship-based wealth management capabilities.

On the SME front, CIMB has furthered its digital banking services through the CIMB OCTO Biz platform, which has attracted over 280,000 customers. The bank has also broadened financing access via embedded merchant financing in collaboration with TNG eWallet and introduced flexible financing options such as SME FlexiCash.

CIMB Investment Bank’s performance in 2025 solidified its standing in both domestic and regional markets, achieving the top position in Malaysia’s equity and debt capital markets by deal value and market share. It also secured the leading spot in the ASEAN equity and debt capital markets, affirming its capabilities on a broader regional scale.