Malaysia

AML / KYC

US Agrees to $700mn Settlement with 1MDB Financier Jho Low

By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2019

The proposed settlement would resolve civil forfeiture cases tied to Low, but does not release him from other criminal charges. Low gets to keep $15mn to pay his lawyers.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Passes Bill to Form New Anti-Financial Crime Body

By Editors | 13/10/2019

Expected to launch in January, the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre (NAFCC) will coordinate the efforts of 12 enforcement agencies to tackle financial crime.

Fintech / Regtech

Maybank to Enable Real-time Payments for Cambodia, Malaysia

By Editors | 12/10/2019

Cambodia’s central bank and Malaysia’s Maybank will work together to enable real-time cross-border transfers, payments and remittances between the two countries.

Market Infrastructure

BNM to Require FIs to Report Climate-related Exposures

By Editors | 02/10/2019

Malaysia’s central bank will use the reported data to set new regulatory standards that better reflect the risks from climate-related exposures.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Proposes Anti-Corruption Measures for Listed Companies

By Editors | 30/09/2019

The consultation also proposes amendments to facilitate the electronic performance of corporate actions by securities holders.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Extends Agreement to Host Derivatives on CME Globex

By Editors | 18/09/2019

The extension of the CME Globex services will continue to provide global visibility, accessibility and connectivity to Bursa Malaysia derivatives products.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Association Joins APAC RegTech Network

By Editors | 10/09/2019

The APAC RegTech Network was established by the regtech committees of the fintech associations of Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore in May.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Consults on Listing Rule Amendments

By Editors | 03/09/2019

The amendments focus on the issuance of new securities, seeking to enhance transparency, promote better corporate governance, ensure board integrity and protect investors.

AML / KYC

BNM to Enforce AML Compliance at Law Firms in 2020

By Editors | 30/08/2019

BNM assistant governor Encik Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid warns that enforcement action will be taken against legal professionals for AML non-compliance starting in 2020.