Malaysia

Climate Risk

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.

Payments & Settlements

Malaysia, Cambodia Agree to Link Payment Systems

By Editors | 05/03/2024

BNM and NBC agreed to encourage the use of local currency settlement and to link their payment systems to enable cross-border QR payments.

Sustainable Finance

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.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

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.

Cloud & Infrastructure

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.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

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.

Cloud & Infrastructure

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.

Trading & Investment

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.

Structural Regulation

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.