Malaysia

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Announces Listing of First Business Trust

By Editors | 26/03/2024

The business trust listing structure is particularly suitable for capital-intensive infrastructure assets that have stable cash flows.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Sees 5x Increase in Online Financial Scam Reports

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/03/2024

BNM is working with the financial sector and law enforcement on improving fund tracing, disrupting fraudulent fund flows, and raising awareness.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Launches New Soybean Oil Futures Contract

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/03/2024

Bursa Malaysia is the first exchange outside of China licensed to use commodity futures settlement prices from the Dalian Commodity Exchange.

Market Infrastructure

Japan, ASEAN Plan Joint QR Code Payment Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/03/2024

A standardised QR code payment system will be developed to connect service providers in different countries, facilitating cashless payments across borders.

SC Malaysia Seeks Feedback On Governance Code For MSMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2024

The proposed code aims to assist MSMEs in fostering long-term sustainability, attracting investment, and effectively navigating the business landscape.

Malaysian State Firms Asked to Support Local Currency

By Editors | 09/03/2024

The government and central bank are encouraging GLCs and GLICs to repatriate and convert foreign investment income to ringgit.

Fintech / Regtech

BNM to Upgrade RENTAS, Including to Facilitate CBDC

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/03/2024

BNM’s modernisation plan for RENTAS includes future-proofing the system and enhancing its risk management functionalities.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Launch New Soyoil Futures on 18 March

By Editors | 06/03/2024

The new futures contract is made possible by a licensing agreement signed with the Dalian Commodity Exchange last year.

Capital / Liquidity

BNM Sets Expectations on Climate Risk Stress Testing

By Manesh Samtani | 05/03/2024

Capital add-ons may be used to address inadequate progress towards strengthening resilience to climate-related risks.