Malaysia

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

BNM Finalises Guidance for Wholesale Financial Market Conduct

By Mark Johnston | 04/01/2022

Market conduct risk assessments should be done at least annually, to serve as a systematic method for assessing susceptibility to misconduct and documenting mitigating actions or controls.

Trading & Investment

Malaysia Raises Stamp Duty on Stock Transactions

By Editors | 03/01/2022

The stamp duty on share contract notes has been raised from 0.1 percent to 0.15 percent, subject to a MYR 1,000 cap.

Cybersecurity

BNM Revises Regulatory Framework for Money Services Businesses

By Mark Johnston | 03/01/2022

The draft rules cover governance arrangements, operational requirements, risk management and internal controls, and IT requirements.

Payments & Settlements

Malaysia, Thailand Launch Phase 2 of QR Payments Linkage

By Editors | 02/01/2022

Cross-border instant QR payments are now available for travellers between Malaysia and Thailand, including for online e-commerce transactions.

Climate Risk

BNM Drafts New Rules on Climate Risk Management, Scenario Analysis

By Manesh Samtani | 28/12/2021

A gap analysis and implementation plans must be submitted to BNM within six months from the issuance of the final policy document, expected on 1 June 2022.

Trading & Investment

SC Malaysia Finalises Enhancements to Unit Trust Framework

By Editors | 22/12/2021

The enhancements will enable retail funds to invest in and offer investors access to a wider range of investment instruments and activities.

Structural Regulation

Bursa Malaysia to Become Approval Authority for ACE Market IPOs

By Editors | 21/12/2021

Under the new regulatory framework, the listing process for ACE Market IPOs has been streamlined to enhance fundraising efficiency for Malaysian corporations.

Sustainable Finance

Malaysia SC Seeks Feedback on Principles-based SRI Taxonomy

By Editors | 20/12/2021

The Sustainable and Responsible Investment taxonomy features environment, social and sustainability components, as well as guiding principles on transition finance.

Trading & Investment

Malaysia Set to Lift Restrictions on Intraday Short Selling

By Editors | 19/12/2021

Intraday short selling will resume on 1 January 2022, with enhanced control measures including the automated application of the “at-tick rule”.