Malaysia

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia to Ramp Up Focus on Nature Risk, Transition Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2024

The Joint Committee on Climate Change also pledged continued transition support for SMEs, and to launch new training in Q2 2024.

Market Infrastructure

BNM Consults on Enhanced Product Disclosure Requirements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2024

BNM is consulting on enhanced product disclosure requirements to minimise mis-selling of financial products.

Fintech / Regtech

BNM Launches Enhanced Framework for Regulatory Sandbox

By Editors | 01/03/2024

The enhanced framework makes it easier for early-stage fintechs to meet the eligibility requirements and introduces an accelerated pathway for regulated firms.

AML / KYC

Singapore and Malaysia Join Forces to Combat Telecom Scams

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/02/2024

Both countries have signed an MoU to provide regulatory assistance and cooperation related to scam telephone calls and text messages.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore FinTech Association Drives FinTech Expansion to Malaysia

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/02/2024

Under the new Project Tapir, Singapore Fintech companies will be supported by Malaysian venture capital firms in their expansion efforts.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Commits to Cutting IPO Approval Time to Three Months

By Editors | 27/02/2024

IPO applications submitted from 1 March 2024 will take just 3 months for approval, down from the current 4-12 months typically required.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia SC Extends REITs Annual Report Timeline

By Editors | 27/02/2024

This adjustment aligns the reporting timeline for listed REITs with that of public-listed companies, the SC said.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Consults on Local Implementation of ISSB Standards

By Editors | 18/02/2024

IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 would be mandatory for Main Market issuers, and potentially ACE Market issuers and large non-listed companies.

ESG / Sustainability

Top ASEAN Exchanges to Jointly Develop Sustainability Ecosystem

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/02/2024

The exchanges will reconvene in July to finalise the ecosystem’s implementation details, governance framework and operating structure.