Malaysia

Crypto / Digital Assets

Malaysia’s Tokenised Asset Market Could Hit $43bn by 2030: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/08/2025

A new report projects strong growth in Malaysia’s tokenised asset market and calls for a national effort to build a robust digital asset ecosystem.

Capital / Liquidity

Malaysia Wealth Fund Launches Programme to Support Mid-Tier Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/08/2025

The sovereign wealth fund’s Dana Impak initiative aims to strengthen MTCs’ capabilities, improve access to capital, and drive innovation.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Anti-Scam Efforts Helping Boost Public Awareness: Survey

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/08/2025

A survey of customers found that 76% of respondents were satisfied with their banks' effectiveness in safeguarding them from scams.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Examines Proposal for Unexplained Wealth Law

By Editors | 06/08/2025

The government is studying a proposal for Unexplained Wealth Orders to combat corruption but will move slowly to avoid unintended consequences.

Capital / Liquidity

Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand Expand Local Currency Settlement Network

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

The central banks have appointed new ACCDs to support the LCTF, to boost trade and investment settlements in ringgit, rupiah and baht.

Fintech / Regtech

BNM Targets New Rules on AI, Open Finance and Asset Tokenisation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

BNM has announced three major regulatory papers to guide responsible innovation and data sharing in the financial sector.

Fintech / Regtech

BNM Proposes AI Governance Framework for Financial Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/08/2025

New discussion paper proposes responsible innovation through transparency, accountability, and ethical data use while mitigating risks such as bias, opacity, and misuse.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Flags Pension System Overhaul, Digital Finance Push in New Plan

By Editors | 02/08/2025

The 13th Malaysia Plan earmarks MYR 430 billion in public development funds, proposes a monthly pension option, and outlines a new venture capital roadmap.

Enforcement

BNM Fines Three Lenders for Regulatory Breaches

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/07/2025

The fines were imposed for breaches involving deficient AML controls, delayed sanctions screening, and banking service outages.