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Malaysia
Enforcement
US Court Orders Return of Ex-Goldman Banker Roger Ng to Malaysia
By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2023
Roger Ng already has to serve ten years in a US prison, but he will first be transported back to Malaysia to face other 1MDB-related charges and help in the 1MDB probe.
Enforcement
Malaysia’s High Court Penalises Former Bank Rakyat Execs
By Editors | 06/10/2023
Bank Rakyat’s ex-chairman and ex-managing director breached their fiduciary duties by arranging sponsorship for a book about Najib Razak in 2016.
Fintech / Regtech
BNM to Finalise Licensing Framework for Digital Insurers in 2024
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2023
Following consultation, BNM said it would refine and enhance several aspects of the framework for digital insurers and takaful operators.
ESG / Sustainability
Bursa Malaysia Issues Handbook for Voluntary Carbon Market
By Editors | 06/10/2023
The handbook defines the roles and functions of key entities in Malaysia’s carbon market operations, and provides information on how the Bursa Carbon Exchange works.
Fintech / Regtech
APAC Central Banks Explore Common Protocol for Regulatory Policy
By Manesh Samtani | 05/10/2023
Project Mandala will be run by BIS Innovation Hub Singapore Centre, along with the RBA, BOK, BNM and MAS, with collaboration from FIs.
AML / KYC
BNM Working to Streamline Industry Response to Scams
By Manesh Samtani | 05/10/2023
BNM governor Datuk Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour discussed efforts underway in Malaysia to tackle the challenges of scams.
Capital / Liquidity
BNM Consults on Draft Rules for Islamic Collateralised Funding
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/10/2023
The draft policy document sets out the scope of transactions that can be conducted by a banking institution participating in the Islamic interbank money market.
Market Infrastructure
Bursa Malaysia Extends Derivatives Partnership With CME Group
By Editors | 03/10/2023
Under the extension, Bursa Malaysia Derivatives contracts will continue to be hosted on CME Globex until September 2028.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia to End Fee Waiver on QR Payments to Merchants
By Editors | 02/10/2023
Public Bank, Maybank, CIMB, and TNG Digital said they will not impose the merchant transaction fee for the time being.
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysian Regulators Ramp Up Focus on SMEs in Green Transition
By Editors | 28/09/2023
Tailored guidance is being developed for SMEs on the information they should provide to FIs. A new SME focus group has also been established.
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