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PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER’S REVIEW

EXIM Bank is a member/observer of the Joint Committee on Climate Change
(JC3) Sub-committee 1 (SC1) in support of the development of guidance and

tools in managing climate-related risk. The Bank is also a member of the
Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD) forum, which serves
as a multi-disciplinary consultative group of institutions.

In 2024, the Bank’s Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) also in Islamic practice countries. The Bank’s Islamic First policy will
remained well above BNM’s minimum requirement of 100%, pave the way forward in strengthening Malaysian businesses’
with an average of 286.45% throughout the year. In contrast, presence in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
the industry’s LCR ranged between 130% and 140% over the member countries, which currently offer a sizeable market
same period. The Bank’s significantly higher LCR demonstrates with a total estimated gross domestic product (GDP) of
a strong liquidity position and ability to withstand potential USD26.3 trillion in 2023. In driving this strategy, the Bank has
liquidity stress scenarios. embarked to introduce a training programme on Shariah and
Islamic Finance as part of key capacity building for our talent.
Over and above, the Bank has firmed up its milestone in This development aims to support our talent’s understanding
serving the additionality. In the context of the green of Shariah principles in the financial industry and enhance
economy and sustainability, the Bank deepened its awareness of Shariah compliance and governance.
contribution through providing financing for 25 companies
under the Green Financing Scheme worth RM489.07 million Lastly, I wish to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the staff
while 12 companies received support under the Green of the Bank who have been with us throughout the financial
Insurance/Takaful worth RM115.22 million. We wish to journey and their steadfast support in overcoming challenges,
recognise that 42 customers have experienced upward facilitating the Bank’s delivery of its strategic plans and goals
mobility through our financing while 4 customers were able for the year. My utmost gratitude also goes to the board
to expand revenue for the year arising from the risk protection members and key stakeholders, including the Ministry
of our Insurance/Takaful. of Finance (MOF), the Ministry of Investment Trade and
Industry (MITI), and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), for their
The Bank has further expanded its presence in the green support and guidance that heightened our role in building
initiative beyond the internal programme. I wish to highlight the MADANI economy.
that EXIM Bank is a member/observer of the joint committee
on climate change (JC3) Sub-committee 1 (SC1) in support As we prepare our way forward, we wish to enhance our
the development of guidance and tools in managing climate financial integration with the industry and advance into the
related risk. The Bank is also a member of the Taskforce year ahead. The Bank is geared up for excellence in fulfilling
on Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD) forum, its mandate as a merged entity under the Bank Pembangunan
which serves as a multi-disciplinary consultative group of Malaysia Berhad (BPMB) group.
institutions.
The year 2024 also witnessed our successfully launch of the
Bank Islamic First Policy in strengthening our role in Islamic DATUK NURBAYU KASIM CHANG
finance. With this launch, the Bank is set to grow its book on President/Chief Executive Officer
Islamic financing facilities, venturing into market development

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