Malaysia

Structural Regulation

Bursa Malaysia Proposes Listing Rule Changes to Enhance ACE Market

By Manesh Samtani | 03/08/2021

Sponsor eligibility requirements will be liberalised to make available a wider pool of qualified corporate finance advisers to act as sponsors for the ACE Market.

Cryptocurrency

Regulatory Pressure on Binance Builds With Malaysia Ban

By Manesh Samtani | 01/08/2021

Malaysia’s SC has announced enforcement actions. Binance is winding down its derivatives business in Europe. India is probing its involvement in a betting probe.

Resolution & Recovery

Malaysia Establishes Policy on Recovery and Resolution Planning

By Editors | 31/07/2021

Financial institutions will be required to submit their first recovery plans within 18 months from the date they receive a request from BNM.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Bursa Malaysia Proposes Rule Changes to Enhance Board Quality

By Editors | 22/07/2021

Bursa Malaysia proposes to limit the tenure of independent directors and require listed issues to have in place a fit and proper policy.

Trading & Investment

Bursa Allows Investors to Subscribe for Rights Issues Electronically

By Editors | 16/07/2021

A new eRights service has been introduced on the Bursa Anywhere mobile app, allowing investors to apply and make payment for rights issues electronically.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysia Files Suit Against KPMG Partners Over 1MDB Losses

By Editors | 13/07/2021

The Malaysian government and 1MDB filed a $5.64bn lawsuit against 44 current and former KPMG partners over the firm’s audits of 1MDB’s financial statements.

KYC & CDD

BNM Allows MSBs to Onboard Corporate Customers Remotely

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/07/2021

A new policy document sets out the minimum requirements MSBs must observe when onboarding corporate customers using non-face-to-face verification processes.

Credit Risk

Malaysia Provides Six Month Automatic Moratorium to Borrowers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/07/2021

This is the second time Malaysia has introduced a comprehensive loan moratorium after its debut in March last year.

Structural Regulation

Known Applicants for Malaysia Digital Bank Licences

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/07/2021

The applicant groups include Grab, Singtel, Axiata Digital, RHB Bank, iFAST Corp, Bangkok Bank, BigPay, Sea Group, AEON Credit Service, Pertama Digital, and others.