Malaysia

Crypto / Digital Assets

Swift Seeks Regulatory Unity on Cryptocurrencies

By Samuel Riding | 24/11/2015

Payment service network’s research platform suggests regulatory uncertainty is hindering AML and CTF efforts.

Indonesia Eyes Banking Pacts with Singapore, India

By Samuel Riding | 06/11/2015

OJK targeting six bilateral agreements to give its banks easier access to Asian markets.

Malaysian Authorities to Apply Basel III to Financial Holding Companies

By Samuel Riding | 29/10/2015

Change has substantial implications as many banking groups in Malaysia are headed by holding companies with bank operating subsidiaries.

Securities / Derivatives

New Malaysia Capital Rules to Affect Banking Groups, says Fitch

By Editors | 22/10/2015

Malaysia’s extension of Basel III capital adequacy requirements to financial holding companies will affect most major banking groups.

Institutional Banks Struggle with Cross-Border Compliance and Entity Data Management

By Editors | 08/10/2015

New research by Fenergo and Aite Group has found that institutional banks are struggling to manage regulatory compliance and entity data management obligations across multiple jurisdictions.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Issues New Policy Document on Compliance

By Editors | 05/10/2015

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has released new policy requirements on compliance for financial institutions which will come into effect on January 1, 2017.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Securities Laws Amendments Come Into Force

By Editors | 25/09/2015

The securities laws amendments will to facilitate innovative fundraising structures, enhance investor protection, clarify responsibilities of issuers and advisers, and expand supervisory powers.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai Asset Managers to Offer Hedge Funds Next Year

By Editors | 24/09/2015

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is drafting rules to allow Thai asset management companies to offer hedge funds locally.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Receives FATF Praise for AML/CTF Efforts

By Editors | 21/09/2015

The Financial Action Task Force has issued a report praising Malaysia’s legal framework for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standards.