Malaysia

Structural Regulation

SC Malaysia Proposes to Charge New Levy to Licensed Entities

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/02/2025

The regulator has proposed to restructure its fees and introduce a levy after it reported a large net operating deficit for 2023.

Cybersecurity

BNM Consults on New National Strategy for Financial Literacy

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/02/2025

BNM said there have been improvements in financial behaviour and awareness, but consumers face new challenges in the digital era

Anti-Money Laundering

Malaysian Authorities Arrest 10 Foreigners in AML Operation

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/02/2025

Authorities arrested 10 foreign nationals for offering unlicensed money transfer services to Indonesian and Indian customers

Trading & Investment

Malaysia: BR Capital to Expand Market Access for KOPETRO Members

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2025

KOPETRO’s 15,000 members, who are all employees and retirees of PETRONAS and its subsidiaries, will gain greater access to fixed income investments through BR Capital

Payments & Settlements

BNM Revises Regulatory Framework for Electronic Money Issuers

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2025

BNM said the revisions will help enhance safety, reliability, and public confidence in e-money and digital payment solutions.

KYC & CDD

BNM Discloses Penalties Against Six Financial Institutions

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/01/2025

BM penalised AmBank, Maybank, RHB Bank, Maybank Islamic Berhad, AmInvestment Bank, and Worldwide Superstar Money Changer.

Sustainable Finance

Malaysia’s JC3 Outlines 2025 Priorities for Building Climate Resilience

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2025

The JC3 also published new guidance on the issuance of SRI-linked sukuk and sustainability-linked bonds.

Structural Regulation

Bursa Malaysia Appoints RHB Banker as New Chief Executive

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2025

Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed will take over as CEO on 1 March 2025, bringing over 30 years of capital markets experience.

Anti-Money Laundering

Malaysia Investigating Banks Over Loan Fraud Scheme

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2025

MACC has frozen funds linked to 98 bank accounts, arrested 21 individuals and seized luxury assets. 5-6 banks are being investigated.