Malaysia

ESG / Sustainability

SC Malaysia Appoints First Social Exchange Platform Operator

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

The social exchange will provide a structured and transparent avenue for non-profit organisations to raise donations for eligible social projects.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BNM Onboards Three Digital Asset Initiatives Under Innovation Hub

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

The three initiatives will test ringgit stablecoins and tokenised deposits, aiming to explore digital asset payments, settlement, and Shariah-compliant use cases in a controlled environment.

Securities / Derivatives

Asia Weighs Trade-Off Between FX Market Openness and Stability

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 12/02/2026

Indonesia’s equity shock underscores the dangers of liberalising FX markets without careful structural reform.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia's PayNet, Singapore's NETS to Build Nexus Global Payments Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

Nexus Global Payments has appointed a PayNet-NETS joint venture to build and operate its global real-time payments network.

Fintech / Regtech

India, Malaysia Set to Launch Cross-border Payment Link

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/02/2026

India will link UPI with Malaysia’s PayNet network, easing cross-border payments for consumers, businesses and travellers.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Set to Issue Consultation on National Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

Regulators will seek feedback on a national green taxonomy while a climate finance lab advances projects needing over MYR 4 billion.

Enforcement

Malaysia’s Agrobank Loses MYR 203.8m in Major Online Fraud Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2026

Authorities have arrested 47 individuals in connection with the fraud. Three have been formally charged while investigations continue.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Issues Guidance on Digital Asset Broking Services

By Manesh Samtani | 06/02/2026

The new framework requires strict operational readiness, client asset protection, and third-party validation for licensed brokers.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Actively Testing Ringgit-based Stablecoins in Sandbox

By Editors | 06/02/2026

BNM is assessing 30-35 digital asset proposals in its sandbox, aiming to create guardrails for innovation and consumer protection.