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Malaysia
Reporting & Disclosures
Malaysia Hosts Asia Launch of Revised OECD Principles on Corporate Governance
By Editors | 11/10/2023
The SC chairman said a dedicated sustainability committee has been formed on the SC Board. Deputy finance minister said Parliament will consider the establishment of “Bursa RegSub”.
Anti-Money Laundering
Malaysia to Enhance Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements
By Editors | 11/10/2023
Companies will have to keep and maintain a register of beneficial owners at their registered offices and report any changes within 14 days.
Anti-Money Laundering
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.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
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.
Structural Regulation
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.
Sustainable Finance
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.
Payments & Settlements
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.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
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.
Credit Risk
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.
Trading & Investment
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.
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