In a statement today, Maybank said Yasin will be responsible for leading the group’s Islamic banking franchise and spearheading Maybank’s vision of becoming a global leader in Islamic finance, Bernama reported.

“He will oversee all aspects of Maybank group’s Islamic finance business, including business strategies, product development and innovation, while ensuring risk management and shariah-compliant management are of gold standards.

“He will report to Maybank’s president and GCEO, and be a member of the group executive committee,” it said.

Yasin, 52, is currently Maybank’s group chief audit executive (GCAE), where he spearheaded the Maybank Group Audit Strategic Plan 2023-2025 to elevate the audit function through global best practices and enhance assurance across the group.

Meanwhile, Maybank has also appointed Malique Firdauz Ahmad Sidique, 47, as its new GCAE, effective Oct 1, taking over from Yasin.

Maybank president and GCEO Khairussaleh Ramli said that these appointments continued to demonstrate the effectiveness of Maybank’s internal succession planning.