CIMB Securities appoints new board of directors
PETALING JAYA: CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CIMB Investment Bank Bhd, has announced the appointment of four experienced professionals, namely, Stephen Hagger, Novan Amirudin, Tan Ting Min and Julia Hashim to its board of directors with immediate effect.

In a statement, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd said Hagger has been appointed CIMB Securities’ independent chairperson, while Tan and Julia are its new independent directors. Novan, meanwhile, has been named as non-independent director.

“The appointment of the board of directors is a step forward towards strengthening CIMB Securities’ position in the market to be the brokerage of the future, while the company cements its position to become the premier partner in the Malaysian capital market.”

CIMB Group said the appointments follow the recent completion of the acquisition of KAF Equities Sdn Bhd (now known as CIMB Securities), as part of the bank’s strategy to expand its in-house capabilities and complement the group’s wholesale banking business in Malaysia.

CIMB Group said Hagger was the country head as well as managing director and head of equities for Credit Suisse in Malaysia. Novan, meanwhile, is the co-chief executive officer of group wholesale banking and the chief executive officer of CIMB Investment Bank.

Tan is the independent director of CIMB Investment Bank. CIMB Group added that Julia is an experienced professional, particularly within the banking industry.
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CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CIMB Investment Bank Bhd, has announced the appointment of four experienced professionals, namely, Stephen Hagger, Novan Amirudin, Tan Ting Min and Julia Hashim to its board of directors with immediate effect.