Malaysia

Market Infrastructure

FSB Spotlights Bank Resolution Tools, Cross-border Hurdles for APAC

By Manesh Samtani | 18/11/2025

New paper outlines practices for using 'transfer tools' in bank failures, citing a Malaysian case study and ongoing cross-border challenges.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Launches PaymentXchange to Digitise Property Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

The PaymentXchange will digitise property payments, boost transparency, and strengthen AML compliance as part of broader real estate sector reforms.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Launches Platform for Vetting Research, Online Commentary

By Mark Johnston | 16/11/2025

The exchange aims to counter unlicensed online commentary by having licensed advisers review and publish public research submissions.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia’s SC Consults on Reforms to Market Segmentation Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

The SC proposes higher profit bar for Main Market listings, flexibility for renewable energy listings and new rules to strengthen ACE Market’s role.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Unveils Cyber Resilience Framework for Stock Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

The nine-pillar cyber resilience framework aims to bolster defences and reinforce investor confidence following the unauthorised trades incident earlier this year.

ESG / Sustainability

ASEAN Launches Framework to Boost Climate Adaptation Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2025

The ASEAN Capital Markets Forum has released a white paper outlining principles for a new guide to mobilise funding for climate adaptation and resilience projects across Southeast Asia.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BIS-led Project Mandala Enters Phase 2 to Automate Cross-border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

The second phase will include new participants, test scalability, expand use cases, and explore programmable compliance for digital assets.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Names First Cohort of “MyABE” Local Champions

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

Malaysia has launched the new initiative to recognise and support local companies with strong regional presence or high growth potential across ASEAN.

Securities / Derivatives

ASEAN Unveils Five-year Capital Market Roadmap

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/11/2025

The ACMF Action Plan sets 11 priorities and 24 initiatives across five strategic areas to strengthen the capital markets, boost sustainability and accelerate digital transformation.