AmBank

AMFB became the first private sector institution in Malaysia to issue public bonds – RM20.0 million 8.5% Guaranteed Bonds 1987, listed on the KLSE.

1982

Y Bhg Tan Sri Dato' Azman Hashim acquired 100.0% shareholding in the Group.

The Group acquired the remaining 30.0% shareholding of AMFB, making it a wholly owned finance company subsidiary.

1983

The Group established a credit and leasing company, Arab-Malaysian Credit Berhad.

1984

The Group launched the first venture capital company to undertake private equity investments – Malaysian Ventures Berhad.

The Group arranged the first leveraged lease facility in the country for Sistem Televisyen Malaysia Berhad (TV3).

AMMB completed its Government-assigned study on the privatisation of Jabatan Telekom.

The Group acquired Arab-Malaysian Insurance Berhad, a general insurance company formerly known as Teguh Insurance Company Sdn Bhd.

1985

The Group acquired Perima Assurance Berhad, a life insurance company. Both the life and general insurance companies were later merged in 1987, holding composite insurance licences, and the entity's name changed to Arab-Malaysian Eagle Assurance Berhad (now known as AmAssurance Berhad).

1986

The Group acquired a stockbroking firm, Kris Securities Sdn Bhd, later renamed as AmSecurities Sdn Bhd.

The Group relocated to its corporate headquarters at Jalan Raja Chulan.

In December 1986, Antah Holdings Berhad and the Tokai Bank Limited, Japan acquired 20.0% shareholding each in the Group.

Launched Arab-Malaysian Unit Trusts Berhad, to manage unit trust funds.

1987

On 22 January 1987, AMMB launched the first unit trust to invest 90.0% in Malaysian Government securities, called the Arab-Malaysian Gilts, to provide tax-exempt income to individual investors on their short term funds.

In July, AMMB launched the AMIGOS (Arab-Malaysian Individuals' Government Securities) programme to enable retail investors to invest in government securities.

AMMB sponsored the establishment of The Malaysia Fund Inc, a close-ended investment fund listed on the New York Stock Exchange, to invest in equities of Malaysian companies listed on the KLSE. The Malaysia Fund raised US$87.0 million.

1988

AMMB became the first merchant bank to be listed on the KLSE.

AMMB was appointed as Adviser to the Government to formulate the National Privatisation Masterplan.

AMMB launched the first equity unit trust fund, called the Arab-Malaysian First Fund.

1989

On 21 April 1989, AMMB together with the Nikko Securities Co. Ltd Tokyo and the International Finance Corporation, Washington launched a US dollar-denominated unit trust fund, The Malaysia Growth Fund, aimed primarily at Japanese investors.

On 28 September 1989, the Arab-Malaysian Property Trust became the first property trust to be listed on the KLSE.

1990

AMMB was appointed as Adviser and Managing Underwriter for the flotation of Telekom Malaysia Berhad.

AMFB acquired First Malaysia Finance Berhad.

1991

In July 1991, the Group acquired a 49.0% equity stake in Fraser International Pte Ltd, the holding company of Fraser Securities, Singapore.

AMMB, in collaboration with The Nikko Securities Co. Ltd. in Japan, sponsored the establishment of Malaysia Fund (Labuan), the first offshore unit trust fund in the Federal Territory of Labuan.

Incorporation of AMMB Holdings Berhad, as the vehicle for the implementation of a corporate restructuring scheme. Pursuant to the restructuring scheme, AMMB Holdings Berhad became the holding company of the Arab-Malaysian Banking Group, and assumed the listing status of AMMB.

Arab-Malaysian Finance Berhad, the Group's finance company, was listed on the KLSE.

Establishment of AMMB Labuan (L) Ltd to provide offshore funds management.

1992

AMMB Holdings Berhad won the Asian Management Award for Financial Management from Asian Institute of Management.

1993

AMMB launched Tabung Ittikal Arab-Malaysian, the first Islamic Unit Trust Fund on 12 January 1993.

AMMB was Co-Manager of General Electric Corporation's $300 million Dragon Bonds Issue.

AMMB acted as Manager and Arranger for the RM240.0 million Syndicated Credit Facility for the construction of Menara Kuala Lumpur.

1994

On 1 August 1994, the Group ventured into commercial banking with the acquisition of the Malaysian operations of Security Pacific Asian Bank Limited from Bank of America (Asia) Limited. Commencement of commercial banking operations under Arab-Malaysian Bank Berhad.

1995

On 1 April 1995, AMMB International (L) Ltd commenced offshore banking operations in Labuan, the first merchant bank to offer offshore banking services.

AMMB Futures Sdn Bhd commenced futures broking business.

1996

AMMB Holdings Berhad's annual report won the "Overall Award for the Most Outstanding Annual Report" for six consecutive years from 1991 to 1996 in the NACRA competition.

Macquarie Bank Limited, Australia acquired 30.0% shareholding in AMMB Futures Sdn Bhd.

Macquarie Bank Limited, Australia acquired 30.0% shareholding in AMMB Asset Management Sdn Bhd and Arab-Malaysian Unit Trusts Berhad.

The 1996 Far Eastern Economic Review Survey of Asia's 200 Leading Companies ranked AMMB first in the overall category of "Innovative in Responding to Customer Needs" and third in terms of "Overall Leadership".

Visa International awarded the AmBank Al-Taslif VISA Card the "1996 Member Excellence Award for the Most Creative Card Programme in Asia".

1997

AMMB Securities (HK) Limited commenced stockbroking operations in Hong Kong.

The Group's website was awarded the "Internet Website of the Year" for 1997 by the Association of Computer Industry Malaysia ("PIKOM").

1998

AMFB acquired the assets and liabilities of Abrar Finance Berhad, in line with the Government's plan to consolidate the industry.

AMMB received the "Derivatives OTC National Award" from Malaysian Monetary Exchange Berhad.

2000

CFO Asia selected AMMB Holdings Bhd Annual Report FY 2000, as one of the top three annual reports in Malaysia.