Maybank Islamic is primarily focused on South East Asia, operating in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.

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"Maybank was established in 1960, when the country had just achieved independence, " recounts Amirsham.

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Maybank, as the bank is known, has branches in 14 markets, including Singapore, Pakistan, Indonesia and the Philippines.

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Maybank, which serviced mainly companies during the development years, has been moving to develop its consumer banking business.

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Maybank was a founding member of eBay and always loved the strategy and analytical components of running a business.

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Maybank has also been active in bolstering its brokerage operations in the region.

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But I would argue that Maybank and Wilkis Wilson belong on that list.

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Maybank's good credit quality and strong franchise, he says, make it a buy.

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Mr. Wahid recently spoke with Ankur Relia about Maybank's expansion.

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Maybank is itself grappling with the challenges of banking in the New Asian Economy, where old developmental priorities have given way to the demands of fast-expanding affluence and regional business.

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Wilson, co-founder of Gilt Groupe, currently leads the Gilt City division of the brand, which was once only an e-commerce website selling exclusively women coveted fashions by invitation, and is made up of 4 other founders: Alexis Maybank, Kevin Ryan, Mike Bryzek and Phong Nguyen.

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