KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Investment Bank was recently crowned top in investment banking for its strong and innovative capabilities in the capital markets, equities, and trade finance space through 12 regional awards.
CIMB swept 12 awards at the Alpha Southeast Asia (SEA) Best Deals & Solutions Awards which included Best Bond House of the Year in Southeast Asia 2017 (CIMB Investment Bank Bhd) and Best IPO (initial public offering) Deal of the Year in Southeast Asia 2017.
Established in 2007, Alpha Southeast Asia is an independent institutional investment magazine with a pure Southeast Asian focus.
“We are honoured to receive these awards and humbled by the vote of confidence by our clients across Asean. These awards are a testament to CIMB’s strong in-house capabilities, deep Asean expertise and continued commitment to deliver the best bond and Sukuk solutions for our clients based on a good understanding of their needs.
“We owe this recognition to our customers' trust and continuous support, as well as our staff's consistent effort in making CIMB a leading Asean universal bank,” said CIMB Group chief executive Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.
Other awards garnered by CIMB at the recently concluded ceremony were Best Sukuk Deal of the Year in Southeast Asia & Most Innovative Sukuk Deal of the Year in Southeast Asia 2017, Best Sustainable Finance Deal of the Year in Southeast Asia & Most Innovative Islamic Finance Deal of the Year in Southeast Asia 2017, and Best Wakalah Deal of the Year in Southeast Asia & Best Islamic Finance Deal of the Year in Southeast Asia 2017 among others.