KUALA LUMPUR: AmBank Islamic Bhd recently garnered three awards at the Global Banking & Finance Awards 2021.

       In a statement on Monday, it said this was the second consecutive year that AmBank Islamic has been named as the Best Islamic Corporate Bank Malaysia and the Best Islamic SME Bank Malaysia.

       It said the chief executive officer (CEO) of AmBank Islamic, Eqhwan Mokhzanee, was awarded Islamic Banking CEO of the Year Malaysia for the third consecutive year.

       AmBank Islamic chairman, Datuk Seri Abdul Hamidy Abdul Hafiz said: “We are truly honoured to be conferred with these prestigious awards which reflect our commitment towards customers, especially as we face the Covid-19 pandemic.

       “We are also indeed heartened for the continuous recognition accorded to the role played by Eqhwan in leading AmBank Islamic and in the Islamic banking industry.”

       The group chief executive officer of AmBank Group, Datuk Sulaiman Mohd Tahir said “these accolades are a testament to our relentless effort in supporting our customers with banking solutions to meet their specific needs, which are even most pertinent during these challenging times.”

       Since its inception in 2011, The Global Banking & Finance Awards reflect the innovation, achievement, strategy, progressive and inspirational changes taking place within the Global Financial community.

       The awards were created to recognise companies of all sizes which are prominent in particular areas of expertise and excellence within the financial world.