CIMB
Finance & Fintech
Last reviewed 11 September 2026
CIMB's modern universal-banking identity was formed through a series of Malaysian banking consolidations and was launched in its current group form in 2006. Its predecessor institutions have older histories that should be separately explained in a full timeline.
- Industry
- Finance & Fintech
- Business type
- Bank
- Founded
- 1974
Business & industry context
CIMB describes itself as a leading universal bank across ASEAN, with roots in Malaysia and a purpose of advancing customers and society.
CIMB Group was incorporated in Malaysia in 1974 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur. Its Malaysian operations include a consumer bank, regional investment bank and Islamic bank.
CIMB Bank offers consumer and business banking services, while CIMB Islamic provides Shariah-compliant financing, sukuk, investment banking, transaction banking, asset management, banca-takaful and securities services. CIMB Investment Bank is the Group's private and investment banking arm.
Company information
Identity
- Company name
- CIMB
- Founded
- 1974
- Industry (source record)
- Banking / Capital Markets / Finance
- Business type
- Bank
- State
- Kuala Lumpur
Contact & location
- Headquarters
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Phone
- +603 2261 8888
- Official website
- cimb.com
Business footprint
- Markets served
- Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, China
- Customer segments
- Individuals, SMEs, Commercial customers, Corporate customers, Institutional customers
Source record
- MalaysianRecord status
- Listed
- Source record reviewed
- 2026-09-06
Details imported from MalaysianRecord (export: 2026-09-11). Source status and review dates belong to that record; they are not a new verification by Next Malaysia.
Locations
- CIMB Group Holdings Berhad / CIMB Bank Berhad / CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad / CIMB Investment Bank Berhad
Address: Level 13, Menara CIMB, Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone: +603 2261 8888
Brands & related entities
Services & business activities
- Banking products and services
Consumer and business banking services, including products for SMEs.
- Research coverage
- Islamic banking and financial services
Financing, sukuk, investment banking, transaction banking, asset management, banca-takaful and securities services.
Key people
- Datuk Syed Zaid Albar
Role: Chairperson/Independent Director
Relationship: Board member
- Novan Amirudin
Role: Group Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director
Relationship: Executive
Currently serves as Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of CIMB Group Holdings Berhad.
- Gurdip Singh Sidhu
Role: Country Head, Malaysia; Chief Executive Officer, CIMB Bank Berhad; and Group Head, Digital Businesses
Relationship: Executive
Appointed Chief Executive Officer of CIMB Malaysia and CIMB Bank Berhad on 1 July 2024.
Company history
CIMB's modern universal-banking identity was formed through a series of Malaysian banking consolidations and was launched in its current group form in 2006. Its predecessor institutions have older histories that should be separately explained in a full timeline. The group developed a regional ASEAN footprint across banking and financial services. Its story is therefore one of consolidation, rebranding and regional expansion.
- 2006
CIMB's modern universal-banking identity was formed through a series of Malaysian banking consolidations and was launched in its current gro
CIMB's modern universal-banking identity was formed through a series of Malaysian banking consolidations and was launched in its current group form in 2006.
- 1974
Incorporated in Malaysia
CIMB Group is stated to have been incorporated in Malaysia in 1974.
- 2003
CIMB Islamic launched
CIMB Islamic was officially launched in June 2003.
- 2006
CIMB Group launched as a regional universal bank
The new CIMB Group was launched in September 2006 following the three-way merger of Commerce International Merchant Bankers, Bumiputra-Commerce Bank and Southern Bank.
- 2007
CIMB Foundation launched
CIMB Foundation was launched in November 2007 as a non-profit organisation for corporate social responsibility and philanthropic initiatives.
Recognition & certifications
Image sources & credits
- CIMB celebrates TAB Global awards
Displayed from the company's official website. No reuse licence was identified; copyright may belong to the company or its licensors.
Source record references 5
- cimb.com
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-05
- About CIMB
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
- CIMB Malaysia presence
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
- Leadership
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
- TAB Global awards 2026
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
Frequently asked questions about CIMB
What does CIMB do?
CIMB's modern universal-banking identity was formed through a series of Malaysian banking consolidations and was launched in its current group form in 2006. Its predecessor institutions have older histories that should be separately explained in a full timeline.
Where is CIMB based?
CIMB lists its headquarters or primary business address as Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
When was CIMB founded?
CIMB records its founding year as 1974.
What is the official website for CIMB?
The official website recorded for CIMB is cimb.com.
Latest CIMB news
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Editorial sources & further reading
Official sources & further reading
- cimb.com (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- About CIMB (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- CIMB Malaysia presence (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- Leadership (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- TAB Global awards 2026 (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
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