Malaysia

    Trading & Investment

    Bursa Malaysia Forms New Partnership to Boost IPOs of Indigenous Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/02/2026

    Bursa Malaysia will collaborate with TERAJU to prepare high-potential indigenous (Bumiputera) companies for stock market listings, offering advisory support, access to funding and capacity-building programmes.

    Structural Regulation

    SC Malaysia Finalising Licensing Framework for Cash Trust Schemes

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/02/2026

    The regulator is finalising a licensing framework for cash trust schemes to strengthen regulatory oversight and enhance investor protection.

    Sustainable Finance

    SC Malaysia Appoints First Social Exchange Platform Operator

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

    The social exchange will provide a structured and transparent avenue for non-profit organisations to raise donations for eligible social projects.

    Stablecoins

    BNM Onboards Three Digital Asset Initiatives Under Innovation Hub

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

    The three initiatives will test ringgit stablecoins and tokenised deposits, aiming to explore digital asset payments, settlement, and Shariah-compliant use cases in a controlled environment.

    Trading & Investment

    Asia Weighs Trade-Off Between FX Market Openness and Stability

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 12/02/2026

    Indonesia’s equity shock underscores the dangers of liberalising FX markets without careful structural reform.

    Payments & Settlements

    Malaysia's PayNet, Singapore's NETS to Build Nexus Global Payments Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

    Nexus Global Payments has appointed a PayNet-NETS joint venture to build and operate its global real-time payments network.

    Payments & Settlements

    India, Malaysia Set to Launch Cross-border Payment Link

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/02/2026

    India will link UPI with Malaysia’s PayNet network, easing cross-border payments for consumers, businesses and travellers.

    Sustainable Finance

    Malaysia Set to Issue Consultation on National Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

    Regulators will seek feedback on a national green taxonomy while a climate finance lab advances projects needing over MYR 4 billion.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Malaysia’s Agrobank Loses MYR 203.8m in Major Online Fraud Case

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2026

    Authorities have arrested 47 individuals in connection with the fraud. Three have been formally charged while investigations continue.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    SC Malaysia Issues Guidance on Digital Asset Broking Services

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/02/2026

    The new framework requires strict operational readiness, client asset protection, and third-party validation for licensed brokers.

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