CIMB Niaga was the sole sponsor of the Business Forum on “Economic-Social Directions & Strategies of ASEAN”, held in collaboration with the Financial Club in Graha Niaga, Jakarta on 25 July 2011. Notable speakers included Indonesia's Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu and the Rector of Paramadina University, Anies Baswedan.

The Business Forum was organised to discuss ASEAN's economic growth and how CIMB Niaga can play a role in boosting investments across the region. The event was attended by corporate figures, civil servants and a select group of CIMB Niaga staff and customers.