Banking
RHB Bank and CIMB both operate in banking, so this comparison is within the same buying category.
| Field | RHB Bank | CIMB |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-industry | Banking | Banking |
| Location | Kuala Lumpur | Kuala Lumpur |
| Description | Malaysian financial services group with retail, business and corporate banking operations. | ASEAN-focused banking group headquartered in Malaysia. |
| Services | Banking | — |
| Business finance | — | |
| Digital banking | — | |
| — | Retail banking | |
| — | Commercial banking | |
| — | Investment banking |
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 | RHB Bank | CIMB |
|---|---|---|
| Personal / retail banking | Yes - Group Community Banking pillar | Yes - dedicated consumer banking business |
| Business / SME banking | Yes - Group Corporate and Business Banking pillar | Yes - separate business banking division |
| Islamic banking | Yes - Group Shariah Business pillar | Yes - dedicated Islamic banking business |
| Investment banking / wealth management | Yes - Group Wholesale Banking (Treasury & Global Markets, Investment Banking Advisory, Asset Management, Securities) | Yes - wholesale and investment banking activities |
| Regional presence | 7 countries across ASEAN | 10 markets: Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Hong Kong, China (Shanghai), United Kingdom |
| Workforce size | ~13,000 employees Group-wide | 33,000+ employees (as at 31 March 2026) |