Malaysia

Fintech / Regtech

Bank Indonesia Joins Nexus Project to Strengthen Cross-Border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

Joining the BIS-led initiative will help lower costs, improve speed and expand access to international transfers by linking domestic instant payment systems across borders.

Malaysia Launches New Industry Body for Credit Recovery Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

The association will set professional standards, promote ethical practices, and ensure licensed agencies operate within the regulatory framework.

Capital / Liquidity

Malaysia Launches Million Collateral-Free Financing for Chinese MSMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

The initiative, channelled through SME Bank and Bank Rakyat, was welcomed by industry groups as a targeted move to boost capital access.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia to Table AI Governance Bill to Boost Investor Confidence

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

The bill is aimed at tackling deepfakes and AI-enabled scams while providing legal clarity to support responsible innovation, strengthen public trust and attract domestic and foreign investment.

Enforcement

BNM Penalises Two Banks, Two CSPs for AML/CFT Failures

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/01/2026

The penalties were issued for failure to promptly submit STRs and conduct required due diligence, BNM said in four separate notices.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Governance Advocates Launch New Body to Rival SID

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2026

New corporate governance organisation aims to enhance board effectiveness, practical oversight skills, and fiduciary accountability across the region.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Launches New Futures to Broaden Market Access

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/01/2026

The exchange will introduce the smaller-sized FKLM contract on January 26 to lower entry barriers and broaden retail participation in Malaysia’s derivatives market.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Expands MyDigital ID Testing to 18 Banks in Phase 2 Sandbox

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2026

The testing phase, set to conclude in March 2026, aims to enable secure digital identity verification for financial services.

Enforcement

Malaysia Reports Highest Scam Losses in 2025: Home Ministry

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2026

The Home Ministry said enforcement, inter-agency cooperation and legal amendments are being strengthened as financial fraud continues to surge.