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A new chapter: The transformation of Kim Eng into Maybank Securities Thailand

For much of this century, Kim Eng was synonymous with Thailand's securities industry. As the country's No.1 brokerage firm for 16 consecutive years, it helped shape a generation of Thai investors and established one of the strongest brands in capital markets.

Bangkok Post · Jul 19

Maybank Singapore CEO Alvin Lee looks to tap the silver economy and cross-border flows to grow his business

Singapore now contributes 20% of Maybank’s annual revenue, but its country CEO Alvin Lee hopes to lift that number to 30% by 2030.

Fortune · Jun 25

Limited upside ahead for rising SET index

Stock market analysts predict Thailand's benchmark index will continue its rise despite limited upside, saying Thai equities have become increasingly attractive to foreign investors due to deeply discounted valuations and improving earnings prospects.

Bangkok Post · Jun 4

Saudi Arabia looks to take partnership with China and Southeast Asia beyond AI—“there’s so many untapped areas”

The country's Deputy Minister for International Relations at the Ministry of Investments sees collaboration in agriculture and food security too.

Fortune · May 28, 2025

Southeast Asia's Muslim market comes of age—and authenticity is in

From banking to fashion, local businesses are targeting a growing middle-class consumer base keen to buy 'halal'.

Fortune · Apr 20, 2025

How do you lend money when you can’t charge interest? Banks in the Muslim world are figuring out how—and winning non-Muslim customers

Islamic finance contributes over a quarter of pretax profits for Malaysia’s Maybank, No. 17 on Fortune’s inaugural Southeast Asia 500.

Fortune · Jun 20, 2024

LPGA announces return to Malaysia with new Maybank Championship, featuring $3 million purse

The event replaces the Taiwan event that was canceled.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 28, 2023

KPMG alliance eyes decarbonisation

KPMG, a global professional services company, has formed an alliance with Maybank Singapore and three other partners to help businesses across Southeast Asia undergo decarbonisation to achieve their net-zero goals.

Bangkok Post · Mar 8, 2023

Baht down ahead of policy decision

Asian emerging markets trickled back to life on Wednesday after the Lunar New Year holiday, with the baht dipping ahead of a central bank policy rate decision, while Singapore shares hit a near nine-month high ahead of inflation data.

Bangkok Post · Jan 25, 2023

Brokerages bullish on proposed merger

Market analysts believe all telecom operators should benefit from a merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC), although the looming lawsuit against the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) decision to endorse the deal could delay its completion, which is expected in January next year.

Bangkok Post · Oct 25, 2022