Malaysia

AML / KYC

BNM Working to Streamline Industry Response to Scams

By Manesh Samtani | 05/10/2023

BNM governor Datuk Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour discussed efforts underway in Malaysia to tackle the challenges of scams.

Capital / Liquidity

BNM Consults on Draft Rules for Islamic Collateralised Funding

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/10/2023

The draft policy document sets out the scope of transactions that can be conducted by a banking institution participating in the Islamic interbank money market.

Market Infrastructure

Bursa Malaysia Extends Derivatives Partnership With CME Group

By Editors | 03/10/2023

Under the extension, Bursa Malaysia Derivatives contracts will continue to be hosted on CME Globex until September 2028.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia to End Fee Waiver on QR Payments to Merchants

By Editors | 02/10/2023

Public Bank, Maybank, CIMB, and TNG Digital said they will not impose the merchant transaction fee for the time being.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysian Regulators Ramp Up Focus on SMEs in Green Transition

By Editors | 28/09/2023

Tailored guidance is being developed for SMEs on the information they should provide to FIs. A new SME focus group has also been established.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Commences Trading on Bursa Carbon Exchange

By Editors | 27/09/2023

BCX commenced trading on Monday. Bursa Malaysia said renewable energy certificates (RECs) will be offered on the carbon market by Q3 2024.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia to Create 200 Capital Market-Ready MSMEs by 2026

By Editors | 26/09/2023

A new MoU between the Securities Commission and SME Corporation Malaysia will enable more MSMEs to access the capital market for financing.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia SC Outlines Ongoing Initiatives to Boost Capital Market

By Editors | 23/09/2023

The measures include a lower stamp duty, the introduction of fractional share trading, and a faster IPO process.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Issues Report to Enhance Sustainability Disclosures

By Editors | 21/09/2023

The “Illustrative Sustainability Report” will help listed issuers prepare for implementation of Malaysia’s Enhanced Sustainability Reporting Framework.