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Malaysia
Payments & Settlements
Asian Central Banks to Jointly Establish Multilateral Payments Scheme
By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2025
RBI, BNM, BSP, MAS and BOT aim to make the Nexus platform a scalable multilateral model for connecting instant payment systems globally.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
BNM Finalises Policy on Complaints Handling
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025
The policy document sets out requirements for firms to establish fair, effective and transparent complaints handling mechanisms.
Structural Regulation
SC Malaysia Updates Guidelines for Share Offerings by Unlisted Public Companies
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025
The guidelines address concerns over information quality, disclosure standards, and the offering of shares to retail investors.
Payments & Settlements
BNM Issues Policy Document for Improving Financial Inclusion
By Nithya Subramanian | 31/03/2025
The policy requires financial firms to provide basic, low-cost deposit accounts to consumers, especially those in unserved and underserved segments.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
SC Malaysia Updates Advertising Guidelines to Enhance Investor Protection
By Nithya Subramanian | 29/03/2025
The revised guidelines introduce stricter rules for social media promotions and finfluencers, effective from 1 November 2025.
Reporting & Disclosures
Bursa Malaysia Designates Official Sustainability Reporting Channel
By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2025
The CSI Platform is designated as the official sustainability reporting channel for all PLCs. New AI-driven tools will help PLCs with ESG reporting, risk assessments, and compliance.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Malaysian Banking Sector Takes Effective Steps to Avert Scams: BNM
By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2025
The NFP has reduced the time taken to identify suspected fraud transactions by 75% and increased identification of mule accounts by 65%.
Climate Risk
Thai Bourse Earns SBTi Recognition for Climate Strategy
By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2025
The Stock Exchange of Thailand joins Bursa Malaysia, Nasdaq, and Deutsche Börse Group in receiving SBTi validation for its net zero targets.
PEPs & Sanctions
Malaysia to Tighten Semiconductor Regulations Amid US Pressure
By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025
The US has asked Malaysia to monitor every shipment containing Nvidia chips and ensure they are not diverted to China in violation of export controls.
Trading & Investment
Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Relaunches Single Stock Futures
By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025
Single stock futures contracts now have a lower contract size, lower margin requirement and higher position limits.
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