Malaysia

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia’s SC Implements Revised Technology Risk Management Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/08/2024

The revised guidelines include new requirements on reporting to the SC, performing cyber security assessments, and conducting penetration testing.

AML / KYC

Singapore, Malaysia Dismantle Money Laundering Syndicate

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/08/2024

Malaysian police arrested 12 individuals for suspected money laundering using Singapore bank accounts. One of the individuals was charged in Singapore this week.

Market Infrastructure

BNM Expands Qualified Resident Investor Programme

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 20/08/2024

The QRI programme was initially launched as a pilot initiative in April to encourage FX inflows into the domestic market.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia SC Calls on VC/PE Firms to List on Public Register

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/08/2024

VC/PC intermediaries that are not yet listed on the public register must contact the SC within 14 days to avoid potential deregistration.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Launches New Initiative to Boost Agri-Business Financing

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/08/2024

GROWMatch will tap into equity crowdfunding and P2P financing platforms to support MSMEs in the agri-business sector.

Sanctions

OFAC Unveils Fresh Sanctions Against Iranian Shipping Network

By Editors | 16/08/2024

The sanctions target companies based in the Marshall Islands, the UAE, Malaysia and Hong Kong, along with several vessels, for helping to generate revenue for the Houthis.

Enforcement

BNM Penalises Maybank, CIMB for Multiple Service Disruptions

By Jaya Prakash Balakrishnan | 15/08/2024

BNM said that CIMB and Maybank’s inability to promptly recover from system disruptions severely impacted customers and counterparties.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia to Develop Fundraising Platform for Domestic Carbon Projects

By Editors | 09/08/2024

Bursa Malaysia is establishing a new industry working group to help develop a conceptual framework for the new fundraising platform.

Enforcement

Malaysia SC Fines Fund Consultant for Breaching Securities Laws

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/08/2024

The former Kenanga Investors Berhad consultant misappropriated investor funds and provided falsified statements of accounts.