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The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
UOB Malaysia wins three awards for retail and sustainability
KUALA LUMPUR: United Overseas Bank (M) Bhd won three awards, cementing its position as a top foreign bank. The bank was named Best Bank for Consumers at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, and Best Bank and Best Sustainable Bank (Malaysia International) at the FinanceAsia Awards 2025 – Southeast Asia. UOB Malaysia said the Euromoney award marks a key milestone for its retail business, highlighting the successful integration of Citigroup's consumer banking arm and growth in credit card and wealth services. 'The award also highlights UOB Malaysia's dedication to delivering superior customer experiences through innovative digital solutions and personalised services tailored to the evolving needs of Malaysian consumers,' it said. Meanwhile, the FinanceAsia Awards honour institutions that showed resilience and delivered results in 2024. UOB Malaysia's win reflects its strong sustainable financing, backed by a robust framework, sector insights, and customised low-carbon transition solutions. UOB Malaysia is the first bank to partner with Bursa Malaysia to offer the Centralised Sustainability Intelligence platform to its small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) clients, helping them improve sustainability performance and reporting in line with the National Sustainability Reporting Framework.
The Star
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Maybank wins multiple honours at FinanceAsia
Maybank Greater China CEO, Felino James Marcelo, received the awards on behalf of the Maybank Group. PETALING JAYA: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has won multiple top honours at the FinanceAsia Awards 2025, along with additional recognition in the Asia's Best Companies Poll and FinanceAsia Awards categories. Maybank received Gold awards for Best Managed Company and Best Large-Cap Company in the Asia's Best Companies Awards Poll, based on independent surveys of investors and analysts evaluating corporate performance across Asia. The bank also secured four Silver awards for Best Managed Financials, Most Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Most Committed to Environmental, Social, and Governance, and Best Investor Relations. Additionally, Maybank clinched three key accolades in the FinanceAsia Awards category, which honours institutions for achieving impactful outcomes through commercial and technical excellence. The bank was named Best Corporate Bank in Malaysia, Best Sustainable Bank in Malaysia, and Best Broker in Singapore. Additionally, Maybank received recognitions for Best Debt Capital Markets House in Malaysia and Best Equity Capital Markets House in Thailand. 'These recognitions are a testament to the dedication and collective excellence of our Maybank team and the successful execution of our M25+ strategy, which continues to guide our efforts in driving sustainable growth, strengthening regional leadership, and delivering exceptional value to our stakeholders. 'Our focus on purposeful growth, digital innovation, and embedding sustainability across our operations has also been instrumental in achieving these milestones. We remain committed to advancing our M25+ aspirations and delivering impact that matters to the communities we serve,' president and group chief executive officer Datuk Khairussaleh Ramli said in a statement. — Bernama
The Star
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Thursday (July 3, 2025)
Malaysia * MACC nabs 'Datuk' for allegedly laundering millions of ringgit * Tengku Permaisuri Selangor launches 'Raja Muda Nala', Navy's second LCS * Temple with a tragic dark past * MACC nabs senior GLC manager in Sabah over alleged bribery * Hasnah Mohammed Hashim steps up as acting Chief Justice * Police extend remand of university student murder suspects * Sabah aims for 100% local hiring in oil and gas sector * Country borders must be further strengthened, vaping should be banned nationwide, says Sultan Abdullah * Sabah MACC offers cash rewards to civil servants for reporting graft * Abang Iskandar bids farewell as Court of Appeal president, leaves legacy of justice * Sabah looks beyond royalties to boost oil gains * Lorry driver claims trial to sexually assaulting 12-year-old daughter * Cycling coach charged with physical sexual assault of teenage cyclist * Bukit Aman takes over Perak murder case after cops find organised crime links * Maybank wins multiple top honours at 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who bit off part of coworker's ear during fight in Singapore gets six months' jail * Singapore's DPM Gan warns firms that US tariffs may stay after Trump * Singapore ruling party slams Opposition leader Pritam Singh's interview with Malaysian podcast Indonesia * Four dead, 38 missing after ferry sinks near Bali, agency says * Prabowo's inner circle sets up think-tank to help businesses navigate Indonesia's bureaucracy * Indonesia free meal plan stunted by delays, protests, poisonings * Indonesia rescuers find 31 survivors, in ongoing search after ferry sinks near Bali * Surabaya kicks off nighttime curfew sweeps for children * Indonesia races to find missing after ferry sinks near Bali, killing five * Indonesia says it will sign US$34bil pact with US partners ahead of tariff talks deadline * Indonesia rescuers searching for 29 missing people after ferry sinks near Bali Thailand * Business as usual in Bangkok * Acting PM holds office for a day * Royal Thai Army plays down Google Maps showing Prasat Ta Muen Thom as being in Cambodia * Suspended Thai leader Paetongtarn sworn in as Minister in new cabinet lineup * Thai opposition to hold off on no-confidence vote against government * Thailand gets third PM this week as new cabinet is sworn in * Opposition parties demand Thai government withdraw casino-legalising bill * Thai drama fans go into a frenzy as C-drama star Chen Zheyuan arrives in Bangkok for iQIYI meet and greet and Starship Project events * Neglected boy, eight, raised by dogs in Thailand 'didn't speak, just barked' * Thai Acting PM Phumtham confirms authority to dissolve parliament, but no concrete discussions yet Philippines * OIC calls on Muslim states to aid Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in the Philippines * Lea Salonga to receive her Walk of Fame star in Hollywood * Filipino-American official sues Trump administration for sharing health data with ICE * Philippines' President Marcos won't favour businessman, actress in missing cockfighting enthusiasts 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New Zealand's South Island braces for further heavy rains, some homes evacuated * Bangladesh student jailed, hair cut off for 'criticising July uprising' on Facebook * Anwar to spend two days in Paris on inaugural visit as PM * Indonesians in Johor bus crash had just landed at KLIA * Hong Kong teen dies on 5,276-metre peak in Sichuan province * Hong Kong to tighten prison rules, citing national security * India says successor to 14th Dalai Lama can only be chosen by established conventions * Lee Jae Myung pledges to rebuild inter-Korean ties based on strong cooperation with United States * Ringgit ends higher on regional trade optimism * Chinese martial arts star Vincent Zhao shares rare family photos, 17YO daughter stuns netizens with good looks * Young golf star Mirabel takes bold move to turn professional * India captain Gill piles on the runs against England in second Test; Jadeja misses centutry * Manga doomsday prediction spooks tourists to Japan * China mostly unscathed by turbulent 6 months, but 2025 still an uphill climb * US job growth beats expectations in June, unemployment rate dips to 4.1% * HK actor Ai Wai bids final farewell to late wife, scatters her ashes at sea * Motor racing-Mayer set to stand against Ben Sulayem for FIA presidency * Uncertified power banks banned on flights: Chinese aviation regulator * Japan urges evacuation of small island as 1,000 quakes hit region
The Star
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Maybank wins multiple top honours at FinanceAsia Awards 2025
Maybank Greater China CEO, Felino James Marcelo, received the awards on behalf of the Maybank Group. KUALA LUMPUR: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has won multiple top honours at the FinanceAsia Awards 2025, along with additional recognitions in the Asia's Best Companies (Poll) and FinanceAsia Awards categories. Maybank received Gold awards for Best Managed Company and Best Large-Cap Company in the Asia's Best Companies Awards (Poll), based on independent surveys of investors and analysts evaluating corporate performance across Asia. The bank also secured four Silver awards for Best Managed Financials, Most Committed to DEI, Most Committed to ESG and Best Investor Relations. Additionally, Maybank clinched three key accolades in the FinanceAsia Awards category, which honours institutions for achieving impactful outcomes through commercial and technical excellence. The bank was named Best Corporate Bank – Malaysia (Large Corp & MNCs), Best Sustainable Bank – Malaysia, and Best Broker – Singapore. Additionally, Maybank received recognitions for Best DCM House Domestic – Malaysia and Best ECM House International – Thailand. 'These recognitions are a testament to the dedication and collective excellence of our Maybank team and the successful execution of our M25+ strategy, which continues to guide our efforts in driving sustainable growth, strengthening regional leadership, and delivering exceptional value to our stakeholders. 'Our focus on purposeful growth, digital innovation, and embedding sustainability across our operations has also been instrumental in achieving these milestones. We remain committed to advancing our M25+ aspirations and delivering impact that matters to the communities we serve,' president and group CEO Datuk Khairussaleh Ramli said in a statement.
