Malaysia

Cybersecurity

BNM Fines Bank Rakyat MYR 1 Million for Cybersecurity Breaches

By Editors | 02/04/2026

The penalty was imposed for inadequate controls and incident response following a 2024 cyberattack that led to unauthorised system access.

Trading & Investment

SC Malaysia Revises Guidelines to Facilitate Private Debt Investment

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

The revisions, effective 30 March 2026, aim to create a formalised framework for the issuance of and investment into private debt and Islamic private debt.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Proposes Major Overhaul of Key Equity Indices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

A consultation is underway to expand the benchmark FBMKLCI to 50 stocks and align its methodology with regulatory diversification principles for investment funds.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia's SC Halts Plan for Bursa Regulatory Subsidiary

By Editors | 01/04/2026

The regulator has cited governance enhancements at the exchange, including a strengthened conflicts committee, as making the proposed structural separation unnecessary for now.

Operational Risk

BNM Targets Cyber Risk, Consumer Credit in Latest Stability Review

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

Bank Negara Malaysia’s latest stability review outlines new measures for operational resilience, consumer credit, and insurance, while affirming the health of the financial system.

Tokenisation

Maybank Pilots On-Chain FX for MYR-SGD Cross-Border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

Maybank has used its permissioned blockchain for a near real-time tokenised deposit and FX transaction with a corporate client.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong and Malaysia Exchanges Deepen Ties with Five-Point Pact

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

The agreement between HKEX and Bursa Malaysia outlines five areas of cooperation, including a framework for dual listings, Shariah-compliant products, and carbon markets.

Credit Risk

BNM Mandates Timelines for Loan Repayment Adjustments

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

The central bank will require financial institutions to revise loan instalments within 60 days of rate changes, shortening it to 30 days in 2028.

Structural Regulation

SC Malaysia Launches Lab for New Islamic Finance Products

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2026

CIMB will collaborate with the Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia on a pilot project under the new FIKRALab platform.