Malaysia

Payments & Settlements

Malaysia Issues Exposure Draft on Currency Processing Business

By Mark Johnston | 18/01/2024

The exposure draft covers key areas such as governance, operational requirements, risk management and IT requirements for currency processors.

Trading & Investment

Malaysia to Exempt Unit Trusts from CGT, FSI Tax

By Editors | 16/01/2024

The exemption on CGT is effective until 31 Dec 2028. The exemption on FSI is effective until 31 Dec 2026.

Trading & Investment

Bursa Malaysia Launches Transition to “Multi-asset Exchange”

By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2024

Bursa Malaysia launched a gold trading platform, a new customer portal, and a new platform to connect investors directly with dealer representatives.

Anti-Money Laundering

SC Malaysia Charges Three for Money Laundering Offences

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2024

The three individuals face a combined 28 money laundering charges over illegal proceeds totalling MYR 283.5 million.

Structural Regulation

Two New Digital Banks Approved for Launch in Malaysia

By Manesh Samtani | 10/01/2024

Boost Bank and AEON Bank received regulatory approval to begin digital banking operations. They were two of five applicants granted licences in 2022.

Reporting & Disclosures

Malaysia Set to Consult on Local Use of ISSB Standards 

By Editors | 09/01/2024

A six-week public consultation will be launched next month to solicit views and feedback on implementing the ISSB standards.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

BNM Finalises Responsibility Mapping Framework for FIs

By Editors | 30/12/2023

A two-year transitional period, instead of one year as initially proposed, is provided before the responsibility mapping framework comes into effect.

Trading & Investment

Bursa Malaysia, RAM Holdings Launch Debt Fundraising Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/12/2023

The platform will allow listed and unlisted companies to raise funds through the issuance of credit-rated investment notes.

KYC & CDD

Malaysia Mulls Legal Action Against Foreign Banks Over 1MDB

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2023

At least eight foreign banks neglected KYC verification procedures, resulting in misdirection of 1MDB funds into unintended accounts.