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CIMB OCTO users can now make seamless QR payments in 9 countries
2 Nov 2026
CIMB Islamic empowers 2,000 underprivileged students from 50 schools through Program Pusat Tuisyen MADANI
30 Oct 2026
CIMB broadens access to sustainability-linked financing for oil palm and real estate sectors
19 Oct 2026
CIMB denies plans to privatise CIMB Niaga
22 Oct 2026
CIMB mobilises over RM2.22 million to empower over 45,000 beneficiaries through its annual Harapan Ramadan Programme
24 Feb 2026
CIMB launches GHG Advisory for SMEs and mid-tier companies to accelerate decarbonisation and strengthen long-term business resilience
22 Jun 2026
CIMB to double down on ASEAN’s growing affluent wealth segment in line with Forward30 strategy
7 Apr 2026
CIMB’s Forward30 delivers 11.3% ROE in its first year, underpinned by the Group’s focused execution
29 Apr 2026
CIMB collaborates with SC and Bursa Malaysia to advance Malaysia’s Islamic capital markets
27 Mar 2026
CIMB waives fees for cash withdrawals at ATM and SRM machines nationwide as part of industry-wide initiative
19 Jun 2026
CIMB commends the Government on an expansionary Budget 2027
9 Oct 2026
CIMB and China Merchants Bank in a strategic partnership to scale cross-border investment and trade across China-Malaysia-ASEAN
28 May 2026
CIMB acts as Sole Principal Adviser in Malaysia’s first tokenised sukuk issuance
29 Apr 2026
PTPTN and CIMB Islamic launch RM500,000 incentive pool to encourage responsible loan repayment among Malaysian youth
5 Mar 2026
CIMB advances financial inclusion with CIMB Lite-i credit card, expanding affordable credit access for Malaysians
7 Jul 2026
CIMB records resilient 1Q26, underpinned by disciplined execution of Forward30 strategy
26 May 2026
New CIMB Lite-i credit card to offer lower financing cost at 14% and no annual fee
7 Oct 2026
CIMB and Cagamas pioneer Malaysia’s first MYOR-i benchmark transactions, further advancing the Islamic capital markets
16 Jul 2026
CIMB-DBKL’s strategic collaboration aims to boost inclusive economic growth
16 Apr 2026
CIMB delivers its purpose with action at CIMB OCTOFest during Ramadan-Raya
8 Mar 2026
CIMB wins Malaysia’s Best Retail, Investment and SME Banking Awards from Euromoney
14 Sep 2026
CIMB offers payment relief to support customers affected by the Middle East conflict
8 Apr 2026
Air Selangor Pioneers Sustainable Water Financing with the issuance of the World’s First Blue Sukuk and Malaysia’s First Blue Bond/Sukuk Issuance
29 Jul 2026
CIMB wins Best Retail Bank and Best SME Bank in Malaysia at The Asian Banker Awards
26 Mar 2026
CIMB launches Alumni platform to reconnect its community and strengthen shared impact
13 May 2026
Infineon Melaka entrusts CIMB with payroll banking for more than 10,000 employees
20 Jul 2026
CIMB Private Wealth aims to be the primary wealth partner for affluent individuals in ASEAN
20 Jul 2026
CIMB records resilient 2Q26 with RM1.94 billion net profit and 11.2% ROE
28 Aug 2026
CIMB Advances Bank-Grade Tokenisation Capabilities through BNM’s Digital Asset Innovation Hub, Supporting Malaysia’s Global Competitiveness
11 Feb 2026
CIMB appoints Mak Joon Nien as CEO of Growth Markets and CEO of CIMB Singapore
7 May 2026
CIMB launches first-of-its-kind Salary Account; includes complimentary Takaful protection up to RM200,000
7 May 2026
CIMB offers SME Stabilisation Relief Facility; intensifies its support to businesses impacted by West Asia conflict
11 May 2026
CIMB and DBKL to showcase Festival Ambang Merdeka at Dataran Merdeka from 29-31 August 2026
21 Aug 2026
CIMB accelerates SME and cross-border expansion with over RM4.2 billion deployed across Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone
6 Feb 2026
Delisting of Common Shares of CIMB Thai Bank Public Company Limited from The Stock Exchange of Thailand
28 Aug 2026
CIMB boosts customer protection with new biometric authentication on the CIMB OCTO App
19 Jan 2026
CIMB introduces first-of-its-kind First Car Solution for new car owners
19 Jun 2026
CIMB Islamic mobilises RM750,000 for iTEKAD Melon Manis Terengganu Graduate Agropreneur Programme
6 Apr 2026
CIMB delivers net profit of RM7.9 billion with ROE at 11.3%; strengthens long term value creation for shareholders
27 Feb 2026
CIMB supports successful execution of Malaysia’s sovereign US dollar Sukuk issuance as Joint Lead Manager and Bookrunner
24 Jul 2026
CIMB clinches three major wins at TAB Global Transaction Finance Awards 2026
15 May 2026
CIMB Islamic commits RM20 million to advance environmental conservation nationwide
24 Jan 2026
CIMB Artober marks sixth year of championing artists and Malaysia’s creative economy
27 Oct 2026
CIMB celebrates brand ambassadors Azizulhasni and Sivasangari’s victories; remains committed to championing sporting excellence
28 Apr 2026
CIMB Group announces sale of CIMB Thai’s automotive financing portfolio to Krungsri
5 May 2026
CIMB unveils new ‘Moving You Forward’ brand campaign; honours 11 ASEAN changemakers at its Advancing Societies 2026 event
15 Jun 2026
CIMB and Ant International form strategic partnership to enhance cross-border payments and liquidity management solutions for businesses in Malaysia
26 Feb 2026
CIMB collaborates with China CITIC Bank to strengthen China-ASEAN financial connectivity
10 Jun 2026
CIMB Islamic first Malaysian bank to be awarded World’s Best Islamic Bank at Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards 2026 since inception
29 Jul 2026
CIMB Islamic named Islamic Bank of the Year – Asia, and Most Innovative Murabaha at The Banker Islamic Banking Awards 2026
16 Jun 2026
CIMB successfully completes its pilot of Malaysia’s first tokenised deposit settlement of tokenised sukuk
27 Aug 2026
CIMB’s Minggu Seri-Ibu Kraf to provide further stimulus for SMEs in the creative economy and beyond
4 Feb 2026
CIMB achieves MSCI AAA rating and ranks #1 globally in WBA’s Financial System Benchmark
22 Jan 2026
Orang Asli community and UPSI students learn to protect nature together; supported by CIMB Islamic
18 May 2026
