Hong Leong Bank Named 'Best SME Bank in Malaysia' by Asian Banking & Finance for Three Consecutive Years
Hong Leong Bank Named 'Best SME Bank in Malaysia' by Asian Banking & Finance for Three Consecutive Years
HLB's dedication to becoming a trusted banking partner for SMEs translates into impressive results, with the Bank recording a 13% year-on-year ("y-o-y") growth in its overall SME customer base. The Bank's SME loan/financing portfolio has witnessed a 10.4% y-o-y increase to RM33 billion in the past financial year, attributed largely to a robust 12.6% y-o-y growth in its community banking initiatives within the SME segment, which is almost double the industry average growth of 6.7%. Hong Leong Bank Named 'Best SME Bank in Malaysia' by Asian Banking & Finance for Three Consecutive Years
香隆银行连续三年被《亚洲银行与金融》评为“马来西亚最佳中小板银行”
Woon Siew Hoong, HLB's Head of SME Banking (2nd from left) accepted the award along with Angeline Ng (1st from left), HLB's SME Banking Head of Cash, Trade and FX and Daniel Mun (1st from right), HLB's SME Banking Head of Business Transformation
HLB的中小板业务负责人何顺选先生（左二）与HLB的中小板业务现金、贸易及外汇总负责人Angeline Ng女士（左一）和HLB的中小板业务转型总负责人Daniel Mun先生（右一）一起接受了此项奖项。
Kuala Lumpur, 31 JULY 2024 - Hong Leong Bank ("HLB" or the "Bank") been named the "Best SME Bank in Malaysia" for the third consecutive year at the Asian Banking & Finance ("ABF") Retail Banking Awards 2024, cementing its position as the premier bank for Malaysia's small and medium-sized enterprises ("SME"). This eminent award recognises the Bank's contribution within the SME space, with its innovative products, services, and solutions that consistently drive positive growth for its customers.
2024年7月31日，吉隆坡 - 香港东亚银行（"HLB" 或 "银行"）荣膺亚洲银行与金融（"ABF"）零售银行奖 2024 年度 "马来西亚最佳中小企业银行"，并成功连续三年获得此殊荣，这巩固了它作为马来西亚中小企业（"SME"）的主要银行的地位。此项重要奖项认可了银行在中小企业领域的贡献，以及其创新的产品、服务和解决方案，这些持续推动其客户的积极增长。
HLB's dedication to becoming a trusted banking partner for SMEs translates into impressive results, with the Bank recording a 13% year-on-year ("y-o-y") growth in its overall SME customer base. The Bank's SME loan/financing portfolio has witnessed a 10.4% y-o-y increase to RM33 billion in the past financial year, attributed largely to a robust 12.6% y-o-y growth in its community banking initiatives within the SME segment, which is almost double the industry average growth of 6.7%.
HLB致力于成为中小企业的值得信赖的银行合作伙伴，这一努力转化为令人赞叹的成果，银行所记录的客户数量较去年同期增长了13%。银行的中小企业贷款/融资组合在过去的财年中增长了10.4%，达到了330亿令吉，这主要归功于其在中小企业板块内的社区银行倡议以及稳健的增长，以12.6%的年增长率增长，这几乎是行业平均增长率6.7%的两倍。
Kevin Lam, Group Managing Director and CEO of HLB said, "SMEs are the lifeblood of the Malaysian economy, and their success is paramount to our nation's progress. At HLB, we remain committed to being valuable partners to our SME customers and community, and supporting them through every stage of their journey. Our brand promise, 'Built Around You', reflects our continuous dedication to providing innovative solutions and personalised support tailored to our SME customers' specific needs.
HLB首席执行官Kevin Lam表示，"中小企业是马来西亚经济的生命，他们的成功至关重要。在HLB，我们仍致力于成为中小企业客户和社区的有价值合作伙伴，并在客户旅程的每个阶段为他们提供支持。我们的品牌承诺，'以您为中心'，反映了我们持续致力于提供创新解决方案和量身定制的支持，以满足中小企业客户的特定需求。
Receiving this prestigious award for the third consecutive year is a tremendous honour. It is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire team at HLB who provide services and solutions that empower our SME customers through their digitalisation, innovation, and sustainability journeys. We are incredibly grateful for this recognition and remain committed to building on our success as Malaysia's leading SME bank."
连续第三年获得这个著名奖项是一个巨大的荣誉。这是银行整个团队，通过提供服务和解决方案，使我们的中小企业客户从数字化、创新和可持续发展等多个方面获得赋能的最好证明。我们非常感激这个荣誉，并致力于在作为马来西亚领先的中小企业银行的成功基础上继续发展。
In line with the Bank's customer-centric and digital-first approach, HLB goes above and beyond when serving its SME customers. Besides providing loans and financing, it implements a digital onboarding experience where SME customers can apply for banking products and services from the comfort of their own premises. This eliminates the need for SME owners or managers to visit a physical branch to open an account or access banking solutions. HLB also provides a diversified suite of online banking capabilities, including enhanced features for faster trade processing, an optimised loan origination system that expedites loan approvals and more, ensuring SME customers enjoy a streamlined and comprehensive banking experience.
与银行以客户为中心和数字化为先导的方法一致，当为中小企业客户提供服务时，HLB超越了寻常。除了提供贷款和融资，银行实施了一种数字化开户体验，在这种体验中，中小企业客户可以在自己的地点申请银行产品和服务。这消除了中小企业业主或经理访问实体分行以开立账户或使用银行解决方案的需要。HLB还提供了各种在线银行功能，包括更快的交易处理功能，一个优化的贷款起草系统，可以加快贷款批准的程序等，确保中小企业客户享有简化、全面的银行体验。
Woon Siew Hoong, Head of SME Banking at HLB said, "We understand the importance of being more than just a financial service provider. Our extensive network of Community Business Managers ("CBMs") and Cash, Trade & FX ("CTFX") specialists are embedded within the SME community nationwide. This deep understanding, coupled with our entrepreneurial heritage, allows us to provide unparalleled support. We are a trusted partner, committed to helping SMEs future-proof their businesses through innovation, a focus on sustainability, and a comprehensive growth strategy."
HLB的中小企业银行负责人何顺选表示:"我们了解成为一个不仅仅是金融服务提供方的重要性。我们在全国范围内深入了解社区企业经理（"CBMs"）和现金、贸易和外汇（"CTFX"）专家嵌入在中小企业社区内。这种深入的理解，再加上我们的创业传统，使我们能够提供无与伦比的支持。我们是值得信赖的合作伙伴，致力于通过创新、关注可持续性和全面增长战略，帮助中小企业实现未来可持续发展。"
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