In an achievement that highlights its excellence in serving SMEs in Malaysia, Hong Leong Bank (HLB) has been awarded the title of Best SME Bank by The Asian Banker for the fifth year in a row, underscoring the bank’s consistent investment into the success, growth and well-being of the SME community.
The prestigious award, presented at The Asian Banker Excellence in Retail Financial Services and Technology Innovation Malaysia Awards 2023, is renowned for its rigorous evaluation process and is awarded to financial institutions for their vision, execution and market-leading financial service propositions. This recognition also comes on the heels of HLB being named the Best SME Bank in Malaysia for the second consecutive year by Asian Banking & Finance in August.
Kevin Lam, Group Managing Director and CEO of HLB, said that this achievement was a testament to the bank’s relentless dedication to supporting SMEs through tailor-made financial solutions and community-focused strategies.