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Asia Corporate Banking Expansion

CITIGROUP INC · 2026-09-17 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42

Citigroup appointed Yik Ping Chong as head of Commercial Banking in Malaysia on September 17, 2026. She will lead the strategy and growth of Citigroup’s Malaysian commercial-banking activities, including risk management, governance, and controls. The appointment supports Citigroup’s geographic expansion and growth plans in Malaysia, although no financial commitment or revenue target was disclosed.

Key facts

• Citigroup Inc. has appointed Yik Ping Chong as the new Head for Commercial Banking in Malaysia. source
• Yik Ping Chong brings 26 years of experience in consumer banking to the role of Head for Commercial Banking in Malaysia at Citigroup Inc. source
• Srijith Nair brings nearly 20 years of experience from previous roles at Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Daiwa, and Citigroup. source