KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 -- Affin Bank Bhd has bagged the ‘Best SME Banking Initiative for Start-Ups’ under the Banking Awards Category of the 2019 International Finance Awards by United Kingdom-based International Finance magazine.
In a statement, Affin Bank group chief executive officer Kamarul Ariffin Mohd Jamil said the bank intends to be a key financial service provider and intermediary in easing start-ups’ entrance into the market by offering a holistic start-up proposition with solutions ranging from transaction, protection, financing as well as advisory support.
“Our proposition allows startups to experience a journey of financial inclusion, belonging and supportiveness.
“Being deeply committed and the pioneer in this segment among the commercial banks, we will continue to enhance our Start-Up segment proposition as the pivotal banking partner throughout a start-up’s life cycle,” he added.
The International Finance Awards, organised by International Finance Publications Ltd, recognise industry talent, leadership skills, industry net worth and capability on an international platform, predominantly across Asia and Europe.
-- BERNAMA