Malaysia

Crypto / Digital Assets

BNM Launches Digital Asset Innovation Hub to Boost Fintech

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

Simultaneously, the CFIL, a collaborative platform to develop new financial solutions for climate-related projects is “open for business”.

Malaysian NGO Urges Broader Probe into Civil Servant Loan Scam

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2025

The MHO is urging a wider investigation into a loan scheme that allegedly defrauded civil servants, as part of a larger corruption and money laundering probe under MACC’s Op Sky.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Publishes Jurisdictional Profiles on ISSB Standards Adoption

By Manesh Samtani | 13/06/2025

The profiles show jurisdictional progress in adopting the ISSB standards, highlighting APAC’s commitment and diverse approaches.

Market Infrastructure

BNM Set for Full Rollout of Qualified Resident Investor Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/06/2025

BNM will fully implement the QRI Programme from 1 July 2025, following a successful pilot that brought in over USD 1 billion in inflows.

AML / KYC

SC Malaysia Warns of Investment Scam Using Fake Licence Register

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/06/2025

Fraudsters are directing victims to a cloned version of the SC Malaysia’s public register, tricking them into believing fake entities are licensed and legitimate.

Enforcement

Over 1,800 Arrested in Transnational Crackdown on Scams: Singapore Police

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2025

A cross-border operation spanning seven territories has uncovered extensive scam networks linked to over 9,200 cases, with victims losing an estimated $225mn.

AML / KYC

Singapore Court Allows 1MDB’s $394m Claim Against BSI Bank to Proceed

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/06/2025

The court rejected BSI Bank’s bid to strike out the case, allowing 1MDB and Brazen Sky Limited to seek compensation.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Announces Collaboration to Facilitate ETF Listings

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The initiative aims to facilitate the listing of foreign-underlying ETFs on Bursa Malaysia and broaden the options available to Malaysian investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Proposes Listing Rule Changes to Enhance Transparency

By Editors | 30/05/2025

Proposed amendments aim to enhance transparency in corporate distress situations and improve business efficacy for minor joint ventures.