Banking
CIMB and Hong Leong Bank both operate in banking, so this comparison is within the same buying category.
| Field | CIMB | Hong Leong Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-industry | Banking | Banking |
| Location | Kuala Lumpur | Kuala Lumpur |
| Description | ASEAN-focused banking group headquartered in Malaysia. | Malaysian banking institution providing consumer and business financial services. |
| Services | Retail banking | — |
| Commercial banking | — | |
| Investment banking | — | |
| — | Consumer banking | |
| — | Business banking | |
| — | Digital services |
Sourced from each company’s official website. Where a source doesn’t confirm a value, that’s shown honestly rather than assumed to be “No”.
| Criterion | CIMB | Hong Leong Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Personal / retail banking | Yes - dedicated consumer banking business | Yes - consumer banking |
| Business / SME banking | Yes - separate business banking division | Yes - corporate, commercial and SME banking |
| Islamic banking | Yes - dedicated Islamic banking business | No source-confirmed value stored |
| Investment banking / wealth management | Yes - wholesale and investment banking activities | No source-confirmed value stored |
| Regional presence | 10 markets: Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Hong Kong, China (Shanghai), United Kingdom | Malaysia (HQ), Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, China |
| Workforce size | 33,000+ employees (as at 31 March 2026) | No source-confirmed value stored |