Public Bank launched the 3rd CASA campaign for the year 2017 known as the ‘PB Savers Reward’ on 1 September 2017 which offered fabulous gifts to reward customers who deposit with the Bank.

Public Bank commenced its distribution and sale of a new unit trust fund namely Public e-Flexi Allocation Fund (PeFAF) on 14 July 2017 under the Public e-Series of Unit Trust Funds which is managed by Public Mutual Berhad.

PeFAF will invest up to 98% of its net asset value (NAV) in equities; however when the investment climate is deemed to be unfavourable, the fund may lower its equity exposure and increase investments in fixed income securities and liquid assets.

Public Bank has launched the ‘PB eFD Campaign’ from 17 July 2017 to 30 September 2017. The Campaign offered promotional interest rate of 3.20% p.a. for 6 months tenure and 3.40% p.a. for 12 to 24, 36, 48 and 60 months tenure.

Public Bank, Malaysia’s third largest bank and Ant Financial Services Group, an affiliate company of the Alibaba Group joined hands in connecting Malaysian merchants with Alipay mobile wallet services, an online and mobile payment solution.

The event was held at Menara Public Bank and attended by Public Bank’s Managing Director, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Tay Ah Lek, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Chang Kat Kiam, Alipay South East Asia General Manager, Mr. Dayong Zhang, and Alipay Malaysia Country Head, Ms. Greta Gunawan at Menara Public Bank.

Public Bank commenced its distribution and sale of a new unit trust fund namely PB Islamic SmallCap Fund (PBISCF) on 28 March 2017 under the PB Series of Unit Trust Funds which is managed by Public Mutual Berhad.

PBISCF aimed to provide its investors with the opportunity to achieve capital growth over the medium to long-term by investing primarily in companies with small market capitalisation that comply with Shariah principles of domestic and selected foreign markets. 

The PB Quantum Visa and PB Quantum Mastercard Credit Cards which were launched on 21 March 2017 offer market exclusive privileges to compliment the lifestyle of today’s discerning Malaysian consumers.

Present at the launch of PB Quantum Visa and PB Quantum Mastercard Credit Cards in Kuala Lumpur were Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Tay Ah Lek, Managing Director and Dato’ Chang Kat Kiam, Deputy Chief Executive Officer representing Public Bank together with Mr. Ng Kong Boon, Visa Country Manager for Malaysia and Mr. Perry Ong, Country Manager, Malaysia and Brunei, Mastercard.

In conjunction with the launching of a new unit trust fund, PB Islamic SmallCap Fund, an investment seminar was held at Central Region on 26 March 2017. The seminar received good response with a total of 86 customers attending the event.

After the seminar, guests were treated to a sumptuous meal. The sales staff took the opportunity to build rapport and follow up with the customers on any further enquiries. 

In conjunction with the Chinese New Year Celebration, Public Bank launched the ‘PB Golden Fortune’ Campaign to reward our loyal customers. The promotion period of this Campaign was from 1 December 2016 to 31 March 2017 and was opened to all new and existing Public Bank customers.

This Campaign offered two exclusively designed 24K gold-plated auspicious gifts consisted of a plus size gift namely ‘Double Gold Bowl with Chopsticks’ and a standard size gift of ‘Prosperity Peach’.

Public Bank Berhad commenced the distribution of the PB Pro Saver, a non-participating endowment plan with a 10-year limited premium payment term that provides coverage for up to 20 years on 1 January 2017. The plan is underwritten by AIA Berhad (AIA).

PB Pro Saver was targeted at customers who were looking for an entry level plan that provides savings and insurance protection under one plan. This product is available for individuals aged between 14 days to 45 years old.