KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Banking Group today announced that it has appointed Mohd Najman Md Isa as the CEO and Chief Investment Officer of RHB Islamic International Asset Management Berhad (RHBIIAM) effective April 8, 2024.
Before joining RHBIIAM, Najman spent six years with Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Hong Kong, where he was the lead equity portfolio manager for selected Asia Pacific ex-Japan equity mandate and lead analyst for the financial sector of emerging Asia ex-China markets.
Najman was previously the lead portfolio manager for selected Shariah Asia ex-Japan, and Shariah A equity mandates at Eastspring Investments Malaysia for a couple of years after spending five years at Aberdeen Asset Management as a generalist for Asean equities and co‐managing various Shariah equity mandates.
“The appointment of Najman as our new CEO of RHBIIAM is a strategic move that underscores our commitment to the continuous growth of RHBIIAM. With his exceptional investment capabilities, experience, and expertise, we are confident that he will spearhead the expansion of our Shariah-compliant investment solutions portfolio, delivering more relevant options to our esteemed clients,” said RHB Banking Group Wholesale Banking managing director Datuk Fad’l Mohamed.
RHBIIAM, a wholly-owned subsidiary of RHB Asset Management Sdn Bhd (RHBAM), has a Capital Markets Services Licence to carry out Islamic fund management activities and dealing in securities restricted to unit trust products. Its funds are also distributed by RHBAM.
