Affin Group has appointed Hanif Ghulam Mohammed as CEO of Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad, effective 9 September 2025.
Hanif has more than 20 years of experience in the banking sector with a focus on treasury.
He has served as Executive Director of Group Treasury at Affin Bank since December 2021 and previously held senior roles including Regional Head of Islamic Treasury and Director of Fixed Income, building expertise in debt capital markets and Islamic finance.
He is a member of Bank Negara Malaysia’s Financial Markets Committee and chairs the Islamic Financial Markets Subcommittee.
Hanif holds a Professional Certificate in Islamic Finance from INCEIF and a Bachelor of Science in Economics & Management from the University of London.
Affin Group said the appointment comes as Affin Hwang Investment Bank looks to advance its AX28 Strategic Plan, expand non-interest income streams, and explore new growth opportunities both in Malaysia and abroad.
Datuk Wan Razly Abdullah, President & Group Chief Executive Officer of AFFIN Group, said,
“This internal leadership transition underscores Affin Hwang Investment Bank’s commitment to fostering strategic growth and delivering excellence in the evolving investment banking landscape.
Hanif’s proven track record, deep debt capital markets knowledge, treasury expertise, and leadership in shaping Malaysia’s Islamic financial markets position him well to steer our investment banking arm forward.”
