Malaysia

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Malaysia SC, Tax Authority Ink Pact to Tackle Complex Financial Crime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

    The agreement between the SC and IRB establishes a framework for information and intelligence sharing to combat evolving threats like market misconduct and tax evasion.

    Operational Risk

    Malaysia Central Bank Mulls Operational Resilience Overhaul for FIs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    BNM has launched a consultation on a new resilience-first approach, citing rising digital and third-party risks.

    Tokenisation

    Malaysia's CIMB to Pilot Tokenised Sukuk Under Regulator Programme

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

    The bank will join a pilot led by the securities regulator and sovereign wealth fund Khazanah, aiming to build a regulated digital asset ecosystem.

    Structural Regulation

    Malaysia's MIDF, IACSA Ink Deal to Enhance IP-Backed Financing

    By Editors | 19/12/2025

    The collaboration aims to create standardised valuation methods, enabling financial institutions to better assess and finance intellectual property assets for businesses.

    Sustainable Finance

    Malaysia JC3 Issues New Guidance on Sustainable and Transition Finance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    The new framework provides banks with criteria for assessing transition plans and aims to standardise definitions amid industry uncertainty.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Bursa Malaysia Launches Enhanced Sustainability Disclosure Format

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/12/2025

    The enhanced format on the CSI platform is aimed at strengthening ESG reporting and aligning listed companies with global standards.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Malaysia Secures Return of Artworks Linked to 1MDB Scandal

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/12/2025

    The recovery of high-value artworks from the US underscores Malaysia’s continued cooperation with foreign authorities to reclaim assets tied to 1MDB.

    Stablecoins

    StanChart to Explore MYR Stablecoin in BNM Regulatory Sandbox

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2025

    The bank will act as issuer while Capital A Bhd, the parent company of AirAsia, tests wholesale use cases within BNM's innovation hub.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SC Malaysia Proposes Overhaul of Corporate Governance Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

    New discussion paper outlines reforms to strengthen board accountability, enhance disclosures and better protect shareholders.

    Nature & Biodiversity

    Financial Regulators Failing on Nature Risk Despite Climate Progress, WWF Says

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

    A global assessment finds major gaps in addressing risks from deforestation and water stress, urging APAC regulators to act.

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