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AmBank clarifies it’s not disposing interest in AmInvest

Financial services group responds to reports it’s planning to sell asset management unit for US$300 mil

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 22 Jul 2022 8:07PM

AmBank clarifies it’s not disposing interest in AmInvest
The AmBank Group says that should there be any pertinent announcements regarding the disposal of its interest in AmInvest, it will be done in accordance with listing requirements. – AFP pic, July 22, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR – Financial services group AmBank Group has clarified that it is not in talks with any parties pertaining to the disposal of its interest in its asset management unit, AmInvest.

“The AmBank Group would like to clarify in relation to recent media reports that it is presently not in any discussions with any parties pertaining to disposal of its interest in AmInvest.

“Should there be any pertinent announcements to be made, we will do so in accordance to listing requirements,” it said in a statement today.

It was reported that AMMB Holdings Bhd was planning to sell AmInvest for US$300 million (RM1.33 billion) and the banking group had been approached by industry players and private equity firms on the matter. – Bernama, July 22, 2022

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