CIMB Pioneers Tokenised Sukuk to Advance Malaysia's Digital Capital Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, 18 December 2025 – CIMB Group Holdings Berhad today announced its commitment to developing tokenised financial services, encompassing tokenised assets, settlement, and next-generation payment rails, in support of Malaysia’s national push for broader tokenisation adoption in the financial ecosystem.

The initiatives will roll out in phases via the Securities Commission Malaysia’s (SC) securities tokenisation pilot programme, with CIMB also engaging Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) for entry into the Digital Asset Innovation Hub.

Tokenised Sukuk

Group CEO Novan Amirudin stated that CIMB aims to lead in modernising Malaysia’s resilient financial infrastructure, aligning with its Forward30 strategy.

A key milestone is CIMB’s support for Khazanah Nasional Berhad’s and SC’s tokenised sukuk pilot, covering structuring, execution, custody, and lifecycle servicing through 2026. Learnings will enable gradual issuance of future funding in tokenised bond and sukuk formats.

Tokenisation is expected to boost efficiency, transparency, scalability, and fractional ownership, including via tokenised deposits for settlement. The programme emphasises regulatory compliance and strong governance.

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