Malaysia

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Overhauls Rules for Development Financial Institutions

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/06/2026

BNM has issued three new policy documents to enhance the governance, strategic planning, and performance measurement of development financial institutions.

PEPs & Sanctions

BNM Penalises Two Firms for AML/CFT Breaches

By Editors | 26/06/2026

BNM imposed monetary penalties after identifying sanctions-screening failures at AEON Credit and CDD shortcomings at money services firm Jin Cheng Gong.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Forms High-Level Panel to Advance Islamic Finance Agenda

By Editors | 26/06/2026

BNM and the SC have established a new advisory body to guide an industry-led push to strengthen Malaysia’s global leadership in Islamic finance.

Payments & Settlements

Cambridge Report Urges Tiered Regulatory Approach for Digital Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

New report outlines a sequenced framework for fostering competition in digital finance, drawing key lessons from Malaysia and Vietnam.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Malaysia Revamps Asset Declaration Rules for Public Officials

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/06/2026

The revised framework expands reporting requirements to digital assets, imposes stricter oversight of investments and requires approval for holdings above prescribed limits.

Credit Risk

Malaysia Allocates MYR 9.8bn to Boost Microfinancing

By Editors | 23/06/2026

The government aims to streamline funding applications and extend support to underserved business communities nationwide.

Payments & Settlements

Malaysia Pushing to Expand Local Currency Trade Settlements

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/06/2026

PM Anwar Ibrahim highlights progress with China and new agreements with Russia and India to reduce US dollar reliance and mitigate exchange rate risks.

Payments & Settlements

Malaysian Banks to Scrap Nationwide Interbank ATM Withdrawal Fee

By Editors | 16/06/2026

The move, effective 1 July, aims to improve financial accessibility and reduce costs for consumers while cash remains a key payment method.

Anti-Money Laundering

1MDB: Cyprus Court Approves Landmark Seizure of Jho Low Property

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

This is the first time assets have been confiscated in Cyprus without a prior criminal conviction, a significant development in the country’s AML enforcement.