Malaysia

Capital / Liquidity

IFRS 9 Does Not Materially Affect APAC Banks’ Fundamentals – Moody’s

By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2018

Moody’s says problem loan coverage has improved for many APAC banks, offsetting overall declines in CET1 ratios as a result of IFRS 9.

Market Infrastructure

ACMF Launches Social and Sustainability Bond Standards for ASEAN

By Editors | 16/10/2018

The new standards complement the ASEAN Green Bond Standards introduced last year. A new framework also announced will facilitate cross-border movement of investment advisers.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia Seeks GDPR-Style Data Protection Laws

By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2018

Malaysia needs to be on par with global legislation on data protection such as GDPR, said Minister Gobind Singh Deo at a recent conference.

Fintech / Regtech

ASIC Signs Fintech Cooperation Agreements with US, Luxembourg

By Editors | 05/10/2018

The US and Luxembourg join a string of international jurisdictions that have agreed to cooperate with ASIC in the development of their fintech and regtech sectors.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Expands Retail Access to Fixed Income Market

By Editors | 20/09/2018

Securities Commission has liberalised its framework for retail investment in bond and sukuk products, effective from 11 October.

AML / KYC

Global Regulation Continues to Increase KYC Complexity – Accuity

By Editors | 18/09/2018

The KYC process has become increasingly complex, with rising costs, onerous processes and a skills shortage presenting challenges for compliance staff, says an Accuity report.

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC Grants Osaka Exchange FBOT Registration Status

By Editors | 23/08/2018

Osaka Exchange demonstrates the attributes of an established, organised exchange which is subject to continued oversight by regulators, the CFTC said.

Market Infrastructure

Cross Border Data Transfers – An Old Problem, With or Without GDPR

By Peter Lancos | 21/08/2018

The challenges GDPR introduces around Cross Border Data Transfers are not necessarily new problems. They do however make an existing problem just a bit more complicated.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore, Korea Agree to Cooperate on Fintech

By Garima Chitkara | 19/07/2018

MAS and Korea’s FSC have signed an agreement to provide regulatory support to fintech firms from either country looking to expand in the other.