Malaysia

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Malaysia SC Enhances Conduct Guidelines for Capital Market Intermediaries

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2024

The revised guidelines include new chapters on the treatment of vulnerable clients, the provision of personal advice, and online offerings of capital market-related services.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysia SC Enhances PLC Surveillance With AI Technology

By Editors | 26/03/2024

An internally developed AI-powered tool called ‘PLC360’ can predict the likelihood of misconduct and identify emerging trends and supervisory concerns.

Alternative Markets

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.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

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.

Trading & Investment

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.

Payments & Settlements

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.

Reporting & Disclosures

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.

Emerging Prudential Risks

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.

Payments & Settlements

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.