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Hong Leong Bank Berhad is one of the leading financial services organisations in Malaysia. With a heritage of more than 100 years, it provides comprehensive financial services covering consumer banking, business banking and trade finance, treasury, branch and transaction banking, wealth management, private banking and Islamic financial services. Its merger with EON Bank Group in 2011 has further embedded its position as a core banking franchise with an expanded distribution network of more than 300 branches across the country.
With a proven track record in value creation and a highly recognised brand, Hong Leong Bank has also been extending its footprint in the region, with branches in Singapore and Hong Kong and wholly owned subsidiaries in Vietnam and Cambodia. In China, the Bank has a 20% shareholding in Bank of Chengdu Co., Ltd., Sichuan and a consumer finance joint venture.
Hong Leong Bank is a subsidiary of Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad, the financial services arm of the Hong Leong Group. Apart from banking, Hong Leong Financial Group is involved in the provision of insurance and takaful, as well as investment banking, unit trust, fund management and stock broking services.
With a proven track record in value creation and a highly recognised brand, Hong Leong Bank has also been extending its footprint in the region, with branches in Singapore and Hong Kong and wholly owned subsidiaries in Vietnam and Cambodia. In China, the Bank has a 20% shareholding in Bank of Chengdu Co., Ltd., Sichuan and a consumer finance joint venture.
Hong Leong Bank is a subsidiary of Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad, the financial services arm of the Hong Leong Group. Apart from banking, Hong Leong Financial Group is involved in the provision of insurance and takaful, as well as investment banking, unit trust, fund management and stock broking services.
Overview
Location
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Employees
5001-10000
Founded date
1905
Mentions in press and media 37
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| Sep 3, 2026 | Hong Leong Bank Unveils HLB opus Extended Exclusively by Private Invitation | HLB opus debuts as Malaysia's inaugural Visa Infinite Privilege experience, defining a new apex of prestige KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Leong Bank ("HLB" or the "Bank") has officially ... |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Hong Leong Bank Debuts Malaysia's First Visa Infinite Privilege Card | The credit card is also issued strictly by invitation only, providing clients with ultra-exclusive access to elite global privileges KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Leong Bank ("HLB" or the "Bank&qu... |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Traveloka 6.6 Mid-Year Sale: Flight, Hotel and Attraction Deals from RM66 for Malaysian Travelers | Traveloka's 6.6 Mid-Year Sale: Flights, Hotels and Activities from RM66 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Traveloka, Southeast Asia's all-in-one travel tech platform, today announced its 6.6 Mid-Year Sale that r... |
| May 22, 2026 | AICB Recognises More Than 700 Banking Professionals, Strengthens Future-Ready Talent Across Malaysia and the Region | KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) today reaffirmed its role in strengthening the banking talent pipeline in Malaysia and the wider region as more than 700 banking profession... |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Hong Leong Bank Sets the Stage for Malaysia's Largest Music Festival; Partners with JOOX and QQ Music for AsiaTop Music Festival 2026 | The premier music festival will play host 16 K-pop, regional and Malaysian stars including Daesung, S.Coups, Mingyu, NMIXX, TWS, WINNER, STAYC, Cravity, 82major, KUN, Uriah See, Firdhaus, Aina Abdul and Belle Sisoski, Win Metawin, NexT1DE a... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Hong Leong Islamic Bank Enters New Era as "HLB Islamic", Charts New Course in Wealth Stewardship with 'Hayat' Proposition | With the refreshed brand identity and strengthened core proposition, HLB Islamic is empowering customers to view every financial decision through a Shariah-guided wealth lifecycle approach KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | HLB Priority: Redefining Wealth for a New Era | Hong Leong Bank Reimagines Its Affluent Wealth Management Segment for High Net-Worth Individuals KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Leong Bank ("HLB" or the "Bank") has evolved its affluent wealth... |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Why is DBS - Southeast Asia’s largest lender - seeking a stake in one of Malaysia’s smallest banks? | Listen 12 min New: You can now listen to articles. This audio is generated by an AI tool. KUALA LUMPUR: A rethink on competition in Malaysia’s tightly controlled banking sector by the Anwar Ibrahim administration has paved the way for Singa... |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Arta announces expansion of Arta AI, aiming to empower every financial advisor and wealth manager with an AI Sidekick; onboards new institutional customers | Bank of Singapore and Hong Leong Bank are adopting Arta AI, joining a growing network of banks and wealth platforms leveraging Arta's platform to transform their wealth offerings SINGAPORE, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Arta today annou... |
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FAQ about Hong Leong Bank
When was Hong Leong Bank founded?
Hong Leong Bank was founded in 1905.
What has the press written about Hong Leong Bank?
Parsers VC has collected 37 articles mentioning Hong Leong Bank, among them “Hong Leong Bank Unveils HLB opus Extended Exclusively by Private Invitation” (Sep 3, 2026) and “Hong Leong Bank Debuts Malaysia's First Visa Infinite Privilege Card” (Jul 17, 2026).
Is Hong Leong Bank still active?
Yes, Hong Leong Bank is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 28, 2026.