About Us Hong Leong Bank

Hong Leong Bank Story

Our Background

Hong Leong Bank Berhad is a regional financial services company based in Malaysia, with presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia and China. The Bank is technology-focused and emphasises the development of financial capabilities to serve its clients across the five geographies. Hong Leong Bank Berhad (“HLB” or “the Bank”) is listed on Bursa Malaysia and forms part of the Hong Leong Group. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, the Bank has a strong Malaysian entrepreneurship heritage.

Our Humble Beginnings

HLB was originally incorporated as Kwong Lee Mortgage and Remittance Company in 1905 in Kuching, Sarawak and later as Kwong Lee Bank Limited in 1934, bearing heritage of the oldest local financial institution in Malaysia. Kwong Lee Bank Berhad was acquired by the MUI Group in May 1982 and renamed Malayan United Bank Berhad on 2 February 1983. In 1989, it was renamed as MUI Bank. Under the MUI Bank banner, it grew from 11 to 35 branches nationwide.

Our Milestone

On 3 January 1994, Hong Leong Group acquired MUI Bank Berhad through Hong Leong Credit Berhad (now known as Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad) and renamed it Hong Leong Bank Berhad. The Bank was listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (now under Main Market of Bursa Malaysia) on 17 October 1994 and since then has grown by leaps and bounds, organically as well as through mergers and acquisitions. Today the Bank is Malaysia’s fifth largest banking group by assets with over RM254.3 billion in assets as at 30 June 2022, and fourth largest by market capitalisation as at the same date.

Our Achievement on Regional Front

On the regional front, HLB was the first Malaysian bank to enter the Chinese banking sector in 2008 with a strategic investment in Bank of Chengdu Co., Ltd (“Bank of Chengdu”) with an 18% stake in the company. HLB became the first Malaysian and South East Asian bank to be granted a license to incorporate and operate a 100% wholly-owned commercial bank in Vietnam which commenced operations in October 2009 with a branch located in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Since 2010, HLB has investments in the Sichuan JinCheng Consumer Finance Company, a licensed consumer finance firm established in Chengdu while our 100% wholly-owned commercial bank in Cambodia was launched in 2013

Our Innovation

HLB launched a comprehensive suite of online banking platforms for corporate, commercial and SME banking to ensure efficiency and convenience, with comprehensive solutions designed to help clients run their business smoothly. In the same year, the Bank moved its headquarters to Menara Hong Leong in Damansara City and established the first Hong Leong Bank Digital Concept flagship branch, as part of its efforts in digitisation and through continuous optimisation and integration of electronic and digital facilities and processes, to enhance the overall customer banking journey.

Our Innovation

We place customers at the core and leverage the latest digital technology to offer meaningful financial products and services that fulfil customers’ needs. We look for opportunities in the challenges faced by individuals and businesses in their banking needs today to innovate customer experiences tomorrow while embracing opportunities new technologies bring to deliver the best digital and human experiences available in the market. We do this through an extensive network of branches in Asia with one branch each in Labuan Offshore, Singapore and Hong Kong, two branches in Vietnam, and seven branches in Cambodia, as well as a full-service call centre and 1,044 self-service terminals.

Digital at the Core

With the rapidly changing financial landscape, coupled with fast-paced technological changes, staying attuned to our customers’ expectations and aspirations are critical to our ongoing efforts to develop capabilities, banking products and services that are centred on clients’ needs. HLB’s ethos of being Digital at the Core will continue propelling us to innovate and leverage on technology to increase efficiency and productivity, to improve the overall customer experience, and, future proof our workforce by upskilling employees’ competencies and skill sets. Our digital ambition is to continuously provide our customers with a personalised approach and simpler, more efficient and seamless banking experience for them to live life “uninterrupted”.

Awards & Recognition

2022

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Best Domestic Bank 2022

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Asiamoney Best Bank Awards

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Best SME Bank Malaysia 2022

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The Asian Banker Retail Financial Services Awards 2022

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2022

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Best SME Bank in Malaysia

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Asian Banking and Finance Retail Banking Awards 2022

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Anugerah Pembayar Cukai Terbaik Tahun 2021

In recognition of HLB’s Continuous Commitment in Good Tax Governance and Compliance

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LHDN –Hari Hasil Ke-26 LHDNM Tahun 2022

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2021

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Best SME Bank, Malaysia Awards

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The Asian Banker

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Malaysia’s Best Digital Bank

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Asiamoney

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2021

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Best Social Impact for Jumpstart

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Global Good Governance Award 2021

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Best Cash Management Bank in Malaysia

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Transaction Finance Awards 2021 - The Asian Banker

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2020

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Best SME Bank Malaysia 2020

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Asia Money

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Best Payments Bank in Malaysia 2020

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Asiamoney

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2020

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Best SME Bank Malaysia

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International Business Magazine

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Excellence in Leadership in Asia 2020

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Euromoney

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2020

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Red Hat APAC Innovation Awards

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Red Hat

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Top Financial Institution Partner

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Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia

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2020

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Billion Ringgit Club, Highest Return to Shareholders (FI) Over 3 Years

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The Edge

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Billion Ringgit Club, Highest Return to Shareholders (Super Big Cap) Over 3 Years

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The Edge

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2020

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Best SME Bank in Malaysia

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Asiamoney

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Best Digital Bank Malaysia

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Asiamoney

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2020

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Best Cloud Based Project

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The Asset Triple A

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Excellence in Leadership in Asia 2020

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Euromoney

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2019

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Best Use of Social Media – Bronze 2019

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Malaysian Digital Association

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2019

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Best Platform Development – Bronze 2019

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Malaysian Digital Association

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2019

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Best Use of Data – Silver 2019

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Malaysian Digital Association

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2019

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Most Innovative Recruitment Strategy (In-House) – Gold 2019

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Malaysian Digital Association

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2019

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Top Financial Institution Partner – Overall Category 2019

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Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad

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2019

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Best SME Bank in Malaysia 2019

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The Asian Banker

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2019

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Best Bank for Cash Management in Malaysia, Best Treasury & Cash Management Banks And Providers Awards 2019

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Global Finance Magazine

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2018

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Highest Return to Shareholders over Three Years, Billion Ringgit Club 2018

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The Edge

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2018

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Best IR Professional, Malaysian Investor Relations Association Awards 2018

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Malaysian Investor Relations Association

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2018

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Most Improved Service from IR Team, Malaysian Investor Relations Association Awards 2018

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Malaysian Investor Relations Association

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2018

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Best New Entrant for a Malaysian Organisation, Life at Work Awards 2018

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TalentCorp

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2018

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Excellence in Workplace Wellbeing - Bronze, HR Excellence Awards 2018

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Human Resources Magazine

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2018

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Excellence in Innovative Use of HR Tech – Gold, HR Excellence Awards 2018

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Human Resources Magazine

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2018

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Excellence in HR Innovation – Gold, HR Excellence Awards 2018

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Human Resources Magazine

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2018

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Omni-Experience Innovator for Malaysia, IDC Digital Transformation Awards 2018

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IDC

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2018

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Best Digital Bank, Asiamoney Best Banks Awards for Malaysia 2018

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Asiamoney

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2018

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Best Domestic Bank, Asiamoney Best Banks Awards for Malaysia 2018

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Asiamoney

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2018

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Fintech Personality Of The Year

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Malaysia Fintech Awards 2018

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2018

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Outstanding Contribution to MyDebit

Malaysian e-Payment Excellence Awards 2018

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PayNet

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Best Graduate Recruitment Programme

Bronze Award, HR Asia Recruitment Awards 2018

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Human Resource Asia

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2018

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The Best Cash Management Project in Malaysia

Banker’s Choice Awards 2018

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The Asian Banker

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The Best Financial Supply Chain Management in Malaysia

Banker’s Choice Awards 2018

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The Asian Banker

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2018

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Asia’s Best Brand

Asia’s Best Brand Awards 2018

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CMO Asia

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Best Innovation in Retail Banking Malaysia

The International Banker 2018 Asia & Australasia Awards

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International Banker

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2018

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Asia’s Best Digital Workforce

IDC Financial Insights Innovation Awards 2018

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IDC Financial Insights

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CEO of the Summit Award

2nd Selangor International Business Summit 2018

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Invest Selangor

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2017

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Asia/Pacific's Leader in Cashless Collaboration

Financial Insights Innovation Awards 2017

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IDC Financial Insights

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Best FPX Bank

Malaysian e-Payment Excellence Award 2017

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MyClear

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2017

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Best Instant Transfer Bank

Malaysian e-Payment Excellence Award 2017

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MyClear

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Outstanding Contribution to MyDebit

Malaysian e-Payment Excellence Award 2017

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MyClear

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2017

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Malaysia's Best Bank 2017

Awards for Excellence 2017: Asia results

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EuroMoney

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Best Innovation in Retail Banking Malaysia 2017

International Banker 2017 Banking Awards

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The International Banker

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2017

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Best Use of CEM Technology

Customer Experience Asia Excellence Awards 2017

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International Quality and Productivity Centre

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Best New Contact Centre (Watson Cognitive Center) - Gold Award

18th Annual Contact Centre Association of Malaysia (CCAM) Awards

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Contact Centre Association of Malaysia (CCAM)

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2017

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Best Social Media for Contact Centre- Gold Award

18th Annual Contact Centre Association of Malaysia (CCAM) Awards

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Contact Centre Association of Malaysia (CCAM)

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Best Innovative Technology/Adoption Award - Gold Award

18th Annual Contact Centre Association of Malaysia (CCAM) Awards

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Contact Centre Association of Malaysia (CCAM)

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2017

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Best Contact Center over 100 seats - Merit Award

18th Annual Contact Centre Association of Malaysia (CCAM) Awards

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Contact Centre Association of Malaysia (CCAM)

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Gold Award for Highest Returns to Shareholders Over 3 Years

The Edge - Billion Ringgit Club 2017

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The Edge

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2017

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Silver Award for Highest Return on Equity Over 3 Years

The Edge - Billion Ringgit Club 2017

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The Edge

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Outstanding Achiever – Product Due Diligence, Affluent Banking Product

Affluent Banking Malaysia 2017

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BENCHMARK Wealth Management Awards

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2016

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Interest Rates Research #1 (Malaysia & Local Currency), Overall Best For Interest Rates #1, Interest Rates Product & Sales #1, Interest Rates Derivatives #1

Asiamoney Fixed Income Poll 2016

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Asiamoney

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Best Domestic FX Providers #2, Best of FX Products and Services #2, Best of FX Options #2, Best of FX Research & Market Coverage #2

Asiamoney FX Poll 2016

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Asiamoney

Awards & Recognition

2015

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Best Internet Bank Malaysia

Global Banking and Finance Review 2015

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Global Banking and Finance

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Best Bank for Digital Innovation

The Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards 2015

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The Asset

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2015

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Next Generation IT Infrastructure

IDC Financial Insights Innovation Award 2015

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International Data Corporation (IDC)

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Silver for Best Crisis Management

PR Asia Awards 2015

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Marketing Interactive

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2015

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Growth: PEx mobile payment solution

CIO Awards 2015

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CIO

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Best Retail Payment Project

The Asian Banker Achievement Awards 2015

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The Asian Banker

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2015

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Most Improved Service from IR Team

Malaysia Investor Relations Award 2015

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Malaysia Investor Relations Association

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2014

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Best Sukuk Deal, Al Bayan

Global Islamic Finance Award 2014

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Global Islamic Finance

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Best Islamic Banking Team Malaysia

CFI.co Islamic Finance Awards 2014

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Capital Finance International

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2014

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Deal of the Year

World’s Best Islamic Financial Institutions 2014

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Global Finance

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Category: MT 103 Elite Quality Recognition Award & MT 202 Elite Quality Recognition Award

J.P Morgan Quality Recognition Award 2014

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JPMorgan Chase & Co

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2014

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3rd Place for Best In House Inbound Contact Centre (above 100 seats)

15th National Customer Experience Industry Award 2014

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Contact Centre Association of Malaysia

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3rd place for Best In House Inbound Contact Centre (above 100 seats)

ACE Malaysia Corporate Award 2014

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Contact Centre Association of Malaysia

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2013

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Bronze Category – Finance

Putra Brand Awards 2013

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The Association of Accredited Advertising Agents Malaysia

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The Most Improved Service from an Investor Relations Team 2013

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Mira (Malaysian Investor Relations Association)

Awards & Recognition

2012

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The Most Improved Service from an Investor Relations Team 2012

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Mira (Malaysian Investor Relations Association)

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The Most Astute Investors in Asian G3 Denominated Bonds

The Asset Benchmark Research Awards 2012

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Asset Publishing and Research Limited

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2012

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STP Award 2012

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The Bank of New York Mellon

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MT202 and MT103 Elite Quality Recognition Award for Excellence in Funds Transfer Operations Management 2012

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J.P.Morgan

Awards & Recognition

2010

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Most innovative VISA Debit Launch 2010

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VISA

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Best Straight-Through Processing Payment 2010

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Wells Fargo

Awards & Recognition

2010

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Shareholder Value Award 2010

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KPMG

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Top 5 for Finance Highest PBT CAGR, ROE and S/H Returns over 3 years 2010

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The Edge

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2010

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STP Award 2010

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The Bank of New York Mellon

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Best Domestic Provider of FX Services in Malaysia as Voted by Fls 2010 (2nd Place)

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AsiaMoney

Awards & Recognition

2010

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Best Class STP Award 2010

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J.P.Morgan

News & Updates

Media Release

HLB Launches Inaugural Sustainable Finance Framework, Committing RM20 Billion to Green Projects

29 Oct 2024

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Announcements

Revision for Terms & Conditions For The Use Of HLB Connect

04 Oct 2024

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Announcements

Delay in Operating Hours for Batu Pahat (BTP) Branch

04 Oct 2024

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Management & Board Of Directors

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YBhg Tan Sri Quek Leng Chan

Chairman/Non-Executive/Non-Independent

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Mr Tan Kong Khoon

Executive Director/Non-Independent

 

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Mr Kwek Leng Hai

Non-Executive Director/Non-Independent

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YBhg Datuk Dr Md Hamzah Bin Md Kassim

Non-Executive Director/Independent

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Ms Lau Souk Huan

Non-Executive Director/Independent

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Ms Cheong Soo Ching

Non-Executive Director/Independent

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YBhg Datuk Manharlal A/L Ratilal

Non-Executive Director/Independent

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CSR

At HLB, we channel our passion for innovation to create shared opportunities through growth,
to create a vibrant community where we operate. Find out more about our CSR initiatives here.