The Malaysian Investment Banking Association (MIBA) was incorporated on 9 September 1975 as the Association of Merchant Banks in Malaysia to promote and safeguard the interests of investment banks, uphold sound business practices and ethics and the highest standards of professionalism whilst strengthening the bond and goodwill within the investment banking fraternity. The Association also provides a forum for close collaboration, dialogue, exchange of views and ideas and consultation with the regulatory authorities and other market intermediaries.