Group Achieves MSCI ESG Rating Upgrade To "AA"

The upgrade, published in MSCI's latest ESG Ratings Report, is largely driven by improvements in AFFIN's corporate governance practices, including enhanced board oversight, accountability, and transparency, all of which are consistent with global best practices.

According to MSCI's evaluation, AFFIN outperformed industry peers particularly in corporate governance, consumer financial protection, and data privacy practices. The Group's cyber security risk mitigation, product transparency, and whistleblower policies as well as its business ethics and oversight which are superior or in line with global standards.

The AA ESG Rating also enhances AFFIN's brand positioning among global institutional investors looking for ESG- focused investment opportunities in ASEAN.

As part of its ESG-focused strategy, AFFIN continues to introduce purpose-driven products and services such as green financing, ethical investment solutions, and inclusive digital offerings that promote financial wellbeing and environmental stewardship. These include recent initiatives under its SME banking portfolio that support social enterprises, climate-conscious borrowers, and underserved communities delivering both commercial and societal value.

MSCI ESG Ratings are one of the world's most respected benchmarks of sustainability performance, measuring a company's resilience to long-term risks and ability to capture opportunities across the ESG spectrum. MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International) is a global provider of indices, analytics, and ESG research tools, used by institutional investors and asset managers worldwide.

About AFFIN Group

Incorporated on 23 October 1975, AFFIN Group proudly commemorates its 50th anniversary in 2025, a milestone that reflects five decades of steadfast dedication to growth, innovation, and financial excellence, all in line with its vision to be the Most Creative and Innovative Financial Company in Malaysia. Affin Bank Berhad operates as the financial holding entity of Affin Islamic Bank Berhad, Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad and Affin Moneybrokers Sdn Bhd. Generali Insurance Malaysia Berhad and Generali Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad are affiliated companies of Affin Bank Berhad.

AFFIN Group provides an array of financial products and services catering to individual, enterprise, commercial and corporate clients. The focus market segments are categorised under essential business units such as Community Banking, Enterprise Banking, Corporate Banking, Treasury, and Investment Banking. For more information, please visit https://www.affingroup.com.