CIMB
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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.
Registered name
Not publicly available
Founded
1974
Headquarters
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Industry
Finance
Business type
Bank
Key person
Datuk Syed Zaid Albar · Chairperson/Independent Director
Official website
Verification
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About CIMB
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
| Company name | CIMB |
| Registered name | Not publicly available |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Industry | Finance |
| Headquarters | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Phone | +603 2261 8888 |
| Website | Official Website |
Products & Services
CIMB provides the following publicly documented products and services.
Banking products and services
Consumer and business banking services, including products for SMEs.
Official pageIslamic banking and financial services
Financing, sukuk, investment banking, transaction banking, asset management, banca-takaful and securities services.
Official page- Research coverage
Company Photos
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Leadership & Key People
Public professional information about founders, directors and key business leaders associated with CIMB.
Datuk Syed Zaid Albar
Chairperson/Independent Director
Novan Amirudin
Group Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director
Currently serves as Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of CIMB Group Holdings Berhad.
Gurdip Singh Sidhu
Country Head, Malaysia; Chief Executive Officer, CIMB Bank Berhad; and Group Head, Digital Businesses
Appointed Chief Executive Officer of CIMB Malaysia and CIMB Bank Berhad on 1 July 2024.
Company Timeline
2006
— 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.
Source · https://www.cimb.com/en/who-we-are/history/2000s.html
1974
Incorporated in Malaysia — CIMB Group is stated to have been incorporated in Malaysia in 1974.
Source · https://www.cimb.com/en/who-we-are/our-presence/malaysia.html
2003
CIMB Islamic launched — CIMB Islamic was officially launched in June 2003.
Source · https://www.cimb.com/en/who-we-are/history/2000s.html
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.
Source · https://www.cimb.com/en/who-we-are/history/2000s.html
2007
CIMB Foundation launched — CIMB Foundation was launched in November 2007 as a non-profit organisation for corporate social responsibility and philanthropic initiatives.
Source · https://www.cimb.com/en/who-we-are/history/2000s.html
Awards, Certifications & Recognition
| Best Regional Transaction Bank in Asia-Pacific | TAB Global 2026 |
| Best Transaction Bank in Malaysia | TAB Global 2026 |
| Best Cash Management Bank in Malaysia | TAB Global 2026 |
MalaysianRecord Verification
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Locations
| CIMB Group Holdings Berhad / CIMB Bank Berhad / CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad / CIMB Investment Bank Berhad | Level 13, Menara CIMB, Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · +603 2261 8888 |
Brands & Related Entities
| Commercial bank of the Group | CIMB Bank |
| Islamic banking and financial services franchise | CIMB Islamic |
| Private and investment banking arm | CIMB Investment Bank |
Stories About CIMB
Sources & Research Notes
Information in this record was compiled from the sources listed below and may include company-submitted material reviewed before publication.
- cimb.com2026-09-05
- About CIMB2026-09-06
- CIMB Malaysia presence2026-09-06
- Leadership2026-09-06
- TAB Global awards 20262026-09-06
Record History
- First-pass record built from the V5 proposal (§20) and the company's own website. Legal entity, leadership, full product catalogue, opening hours and photos still need to be collected before this record is complete.
- Industry taxonomy expanded after an editorial review of the company record and its documented business activities.
- Official-source enrichment: overview, hq_address, founded_year, phone, markets_served, customer_segments, business_type, state, services, people, timeline, recognition, locations, brands, sources, faqs, photos.
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.
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