Malaysia

Enforcement

Former Maybank Executive Jailed for Insider Trading

By Samuel Riding | 11/04/2018

Ex head of equity markets at Malaysia’s largest bank also fined $250,000 for offences which occurred more than 10 years ago.

Market Infrastructure

ASEAN ‘Close’ to Financial Services Free Trade Agreement

By Samuel Riding | 09/04/2018

Statement says deal on trade in services close to agreement, ASEAN members to also update wider agreement on cross-border services this year.

Market Infrastructure

Bursa Malaysia Enhances Collective Investment Rules

By Editors | 07/04/2018

Unit holder protections, corporate governance, disclosure quality to be enhanced; applicable to REITs, ETFs, closed-end funds.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia Foils Cyber Attack Involving Falsified SWIFT Messages

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2018

Unauthorised transactions were prevented by central bank, no financial losses occurred; near breach prompts increased vigilance in the Philippines.

Capital / Liquidity

Malaysia to Make Specialist Compliance, Risk Management Qualifications Compulsory

By Editors | 29/03/2018

BNM to introduce code of conduct for senior FI personnel, regulatory standards to govern banks’ increased outsourcing of functions.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Set to License its First Robo-advisory

By Garima Chitkara | 22/03/2018

Securities Commission 2017 annual report reveals eligibility and application requirements for digital investment management; first robot-advisory license to be granted in 2018.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia Establishes Working Group to Digitise Brokerage Industry

By Garima Chitkara | 18/03/2018

The BRIDGe working group will work to enhance operational efficiencies and service standards, promote innovation and reduce brokerage costs.

Capital / Liquidity

Malaysia Banks Can Withstand Severe Shocks – BNM

By Manesh Samtani | 16/03/2018

The central bank’s Financial Stability Committee says Malaysian banks have a “strong capacity” to withstand financial shocks comparable to past crises.

Enforcement

Malaysia Reveals Bank Employee Screening Policy

By Samuel Riding | 12/03/2018

Financial institutions will be required to forward references, hiring companies must check Financial Markets Association records.