Malaysia

Credit Risk

BNM Seeks Feedback on Impaired Loans Disposal Rules

By Mark Johnston | 19/06/2023

The exposure draft sets out new requirements and guidance for sellers and buyers of impaired loans/financing.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia SC to Refine Investor Classification Framework

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/06/2023

The SC will also allow fund managers to offer foreign funds to high-net-worth entities and institutional investors.

Trading & Investment

Bursa Malaysia Expands List of Securities Approved for Short-Selling

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2023

Bursa Malaysia is expanding its list of securities approved for securities borrowing, securities lending and short selling.

Reporting & Disclosures

WFE Declares Milestone Achievement on Sustainability

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 12/06/2023

For the first time, every exchange surveyed by WFE participated in at least one ESG initiative and engaged in at least one WFE Sustainability Principle.

Structural Regulation

Bank Negara Malaysia Announces New Governor

By Editors | 09/06/2023

Outgoing governor Nor Shamsiah said she is confident that Abdul Rasheed Abdul Ghaffour is the “right person” to helm BMN as governor.

Trading & Investment

Bursa Gets In-Principle Approval for New Debt Fundraising Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2023

The Securities Commission has granted Bursa and RAM in-principle approval to manage and operate a new debt fundraising platform.

Reporting & Disclosures

Malaysia Launches New Accreditation Programme for Directors

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 07/06/2023

Existing directors will have 24 months to complete the new sustainability-focused accreditation programme.

Reporting & Disclosures

Bursa Malaysia Names and Shames Listed Companies With All-Male Boards

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/06/2023

Bursa Malaysia warns that it will take regulatory action against companies that fail to comply with the diversity requirement.

Cloud & Infrastructure

BNM Incorporates Cloud-specific Risks in Regulatory Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2023

BNM has updated its policy on risk management in technology to include requirements on the adoption and use of public cloud infrastructure.