KUALA LUMPUR: AFFIN Group reaffirmed its leadership in Islamic finance, sustainability, and community development by winning five prestigious honours at The Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards 2025.
Through its subsidiaries, Affin Islamic Bank Bhd and Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd, the Group’s latest achievement underscores its growing influence in advancing syariah-compliant finance and sustainable economic initiatives in Malaysia and beyond.
The awards ceremony, held at the W Hotel Kuala Lumpur, was attended by Datuk Paduka Syed Mashafuddin Syed Badarudin, Chief Executive Officer of Affin Islamic Bank Bhd; Wan Mohd Firdaus Wan Mohd Fuaad, Managing Director of Client Coverage and Corporate Development; and Hatini Mat Husin, Managing Director of Debt Markets from Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd.
Affin Islamic Bank Bhd was named Best Islamic Retail Bank in Malaysia for the second consecutive year, a recognition of its unwavering commitment to delivering inclusive, syariah-compliant solutions that empower communities.
The bank’s innovative products, such as solar and hybrid vehicle financing, education funding, and green property investments, reflect its broader mission to help Malaysians embrace sustainable lifestyles while contributing to the nation’s climate goals.
“Our recognition as Malaysia’s Best Islamic Retail Bank underscores our unwavering commitment to customer-centric innovation and sustainability.
“We are proud to offer solutions that make a real difference to people’s lives while building a greener future for our nation,” said Syed Mashafuddin.
Meanwhile, Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd captured four awards in recognition of its excellence in structuring landmark Sukuk and IPO transactions that drive Malaysia’s transition toward sustainable growth.
The bank received honours for Best Sustainability-Linked Sukuk (Johor Plantations Group RM1.3 billion Wakala Sukuk), Best Islamic IPO (Johor Plantations Group RM735 million Initial Public Offering), Best Sustainability-Linked Sukuk – Plantation (Johor Plantations Group RM1.3 billion Wakala Sukuk), and Best Sustainability Sukuk – Real Estate (Pelaburan Hartanah RM1.4 billion Murabaha Sukuk).
Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd played a pivotal role in assisting Johor Plantations Group in launching the world’s first sustainability-linked Sukuk in the plantation sector following its Bursa Malaysia listing.
The bank also supported Pelaburan Hartanah Bhd in structuring and issuing its inaugural Sukuk, which contributes directly to job creation, food security, and sustainable urban development.
“These awards reflect the depth of our structuring capabilities, highlighted by milestone issuances such as Johor Plantation Group’s sustainability-linked Sukuk and Pelaburan Hartanah Bhd’s inaugural Sukuk issuance.
“We value the opportunity to support our clients in their financing journeys and view these achievements as part of the broader effort to strengthen Malaysia’s Islamic finance landscape in an inclusive and sustainable way,” said Hanif Ghulam Mohammed, Chief Executive Officer of Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd.
