Kuala Lumpur – RHB Banking Group today announced that it has appointed Mohd Najman bin Md Isa as the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Investment Officer of RHB Islamic International Asset Management Berhad (“RHBIIAM”) effective 8 April 2024.
Before joining RHBIIAM, Najman spent six years with Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Hong Kong, where he was the lead Equity Portfolio Manager for selected Asia Pacific ex-Japan equity mandate and Lead Analyst for the Financials sector of Emerging Asia ex-China markets. Najman was previously the lead Portfolio Manager for selected Shariah Asia ex-Japan, and Shariah ASEAN equity mandates at Eastspring Investments Malaysia for a couple of years after spending five years at Aberdeen Asset Management as a generalist for ASEAN equities and co‐managing various Shariah equity mandates.
“The appointment of Najman as our new CEO of RHBIIAM is a strategic move that underscores our commitment to the continuous growth of RHBIIAM. With his exceptional investment capabilities, experience, and expertise, we are confident that he will spearhead the expansion of our Shariah-compliant investment solutions portfolio, delivering more relevant options to our esteemed clients,” said Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, Managing Director of RHB Banking Group Wholesale Banking.
RHBIIAM, a wholly-owned subsidiary of RHB Asset Management Sdn Bhd (“RHBAM”), has a Capital Markets Services Licence to carry out Islamic fund management activities and dealing in securities restricted to unit trust products. Its funds are also distributed by RHBAM.
Najman’s academic and professional qualifications are a testament to his commitment to excellence. He holds a double degree in civil engineering (first class honours) and commerce from the prestigious University of Melbourne, Australia. Additionally, he is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder and holds a Capital Markets Services Representative’s Licence (CMSRL) for the regulated activity of fund management, further demonstrating his competence and readiness for the CEO role.
About the RHB Banking Group
The RHB Banking Group, with RHB Bank Berhad as the holding company, is one of the largest fully integrated financial services group in Malaysia. The Group’s core businesses are structured into five main business pillars, namely Group Community Banking, Group Wholesale Banking, Group Shariah Business, Group International Business, and Group Insurance.
Group Community Banking comprises Retail Banking and SME Banking, while Group Wholesale Banking comprises Group Investment Banking, Group Corporate Banking, Group Treasury & Global Markets, Group Asset Management, Commercial Banking, Transaction Banking, and Economics.
All five Strategic Business Groups offer their financial solutions through RHB Bank Berhad and its main subsidiaries – RHB Investment Bank Berhad, RHB Islamic Bank Berhad and RHB Insurance Berhad, while its asset management and unit trust businesses are undertaken by RHB Asset Management Sdn. Bhd. and RHB Islamic International Asset Management Berhad.
The Group’s regional presence now spans eight countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Brunei, Cambodia, Vietnam and Lao PDR.
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