Over the decades, Maybank has transformed from a modest Malaysian lender into a universal financial hub that offers retail, corporate, investment, and Islamic banking, alongside asset management and insurance solutions. With over 2,000 branches across ASEAN, Greater China, the Middle East, the UK, and the US, the bank is advancing its vision of an inclusive financial ecosystem. Additionally, strong leadership and innovation position it as the region’s largest bank by market capitalisation and assets.
DRIVEN BY PEOPLE AND IMPACT
Maybank promotes a people-first culture and is committed to social responsibility. Through the Maybank Foundation, the group leads highly effective initiatives within ASEAN, including the flagship R.I.S.E. programme for empowering persons with disabilities through structured entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and financial literacy. The initiative has boosted economic independence and has earned top honours, including the JCI Malaysia Sustainable Development Awards.
Maybank actively promotes education and financial literacy, with its Cashville Kidz programme helping over 500,000 students learn essential money management skills. This initiative has earned recognition at the Global CSR Summit & Awards. The organisation also supports volunteerism through the Maybank Global Corporate Responsibility Day, where employees contribute millions of service hours annually across causes related to education, environment, welfare, and community resilience.
PURPOSE BEYOND PROFIT
Maybank promotes sustainable business practices across ASEAN, focusing on renewable energy, green buildings, energy efficiency, and sustainable supply chains. Through its Sustainable Product Framework, it aims to mobilise RM80 billion in sustainable finance by 2025 and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The company has introduced greener options such as the myimpact Credit Card, which allows cardholders to monitor their carbon footprints from transactions and make greener choices. Maybank also supports biodiversity conservation. It follows a decarbonisation roadmap and practices transparent emissions reporting, reflecting a holistic approach to sustainability.
LEGACY, GROWTH, AND RECOGNITION
Maybank’s journey reflects adaptability, strategic vision, and purpose. Its transformation programmes, M25 and M25+, drive digital adoption, enhance customer experience, and promote sustainable financing. The bank has diversified into digital banking, SME support, wealth management, and regional trade. Maybank Investment Bank ranks among top advisors and underwriters, while Maybank Islamic offers globally recognised Shariah compliant financial solutions, reinforcing the Group’s comprehensive and innovative approach to banking.
Multiple accolades have been bestowed on Maybank’s green and inclusive banking leadership. The bank bagged three awards at the 2024 Euromoney Awards: Best Bank in Malaysia, Best Digital Bank and Best International Bank in Cambodia. At the ESG Business Awards 2025, Maybank emerged as the winner of the Net-Zero Award for Banking and the Wildlife Protection Award for its contributions to tiger-protection. Recently, it won four prizes in the Global Finance Sustainable Finance Awards: Best Bank for Sustainable Finance in Emerging Markets and Best Bank for Sustainability Transparency in Asia Pacific, among others.
