CGS International Securities Malaysia (CGS MY) entered 2026 following a leadership transition announced on 25 November 2025.
Khairi Shahrin Arief has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, while Alan Inn assumes the role of Country Head.
Khairi will oversee strategic businesses and local operations, while Alan will focus on regional and cross-border growth.
Commenting on the outlook, Khairi said Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship and growth themes in digital technology, energy transition and healthcare supported CGS MY’s performance in 2025.
“In 2026, we look forward to sharing progressive results of these activities, as CGS MY continues to serve as an important gateway to connect and facilitate partnerships and capital flows,”
he said.
Khairi noted that CGS MY’s China-ASEAN heritage positions the firm to support collaborations between Malaysian and Chinese companies.
These partnerships span sectors such as digital technology, renewable energy and artificial intelligence.
In 2025, CGS MY executed eight memorandums of understanding with public and private institutions.
These included collaborations with Bursa Malaysia and Fullgoal Asset Management (HK) Ltd to facilitate the listing of foreign-underlying exchange-traded funds.
CGS MY will continue to expand its financial literacy initiatives.
Furthermore, in 2026, the firm plans to introduce new campaigns, including the use of gamified educational content.
Under Khairi’s previous role as Co-Deputy CEO, CGS MY expanded its retail, institutional and private wealth businesses.
This included the 2025 launch of fractional trading on the UP app for Bursa Malaysia’s top 30 companies.
As CEO, Khairi said he will continue to emphasise regulatory stewardship and market expansion.
He added that CGS MY has set a KLCI target of 1,810 for 2026, citing Malaysia’s relatively low exposure to global tariff risks and stable policy conditions.
Meanwhile, Alan will lead growth across asset and wealth management, investment banking, private equity and cross-border activities.
He said,
“I am excited to work alongside Khairi and my esteemed colleagues as we continue to drive progress and position Malaysia as a premier investment destination.”
He added that CGS MY remains well placed to support regional businesses pursuing China Plus One strategies through cross-border initiatives, and said the firm aims to reach RM3 billion in assets under management within three years.
CGS MY will begin the year with its 18th Annual Malaysia Corporate Day on 7 January 2026.
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