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Malaysia Unveils Details of New Consumer Credit Act
By Editors | 05/08/2022
A ‘Consumer Credit Oversight Board’ will be established as an independent authority to oversee all consumer credit activities including BNPL under a single umbrella.
BNM Consults on New Requirements for Adjusters
By Editors | 03/08/2022
The proposed rules impose ‘fit and proper’ requirements on shareholders and key responsible persons of adjusters.
ESG / Sustainability
Data with Destiny: Bridging Asia’s ESG Information Gap
By Editors | 02/08/2022
While there has been a surge of data disclosure in Asia, the lack of a unified set of rules across the region opens the door for inconsistencies.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia SC Proposes Technology Risk Management Rules
By Editors | 01/08/2022
The regulatory framework includes a set of principles for capital market entities to adopt in their use of AI/machine learning.
ESG / Sustainability
High Definition: Does Asia Need a Unified ESG Taxonomy?
By Editors | 01/08/2022
As countries move at different speeds towards developing their own standards, is this multiplicity an obstacle to a greener future?
ESG / Sustainability
ESG & the Evolving Demands on Asset Managers and Banks
By Editors | 28/07/2022
Asset managers in Asia could be forgiven for thinking ESG stood for Ever-Shifting Ground.
ESG / Sustainability
Banking on a Sustainable Future
By Editors | 27/07/2022
Organisastions are faced with the challenge of understanding the nuances of regulations and ensuring they have sufficient capacity to apply them in daily business activities.
Capital / Liquidity
BNM Sets Deadline for Foreign Insurers to Reduce Stakes in Local Firms
By Editors | 21/07/2022
Most foreign insurers in Malaysia have not complied with a 70 percent limit set in 2009 on their ownership in local firms.
Fintech / Regtech
Five ASEAN Central Banks to Link Payment Systems
By Editors | 21/07/2022
The central banks of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand will formally sign an agreement on payment connectivity in November.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia and Shanghai to Collaborate on Derivatives Products
By Editors | 17/07/2022
Bursa Malaysia Derivatives will work with SHFE and INE on the development of new derivatives products to meet the needs of increasingly sophisticated customers.
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