Malaysia

ESG / Sustainability

BNM, SC to Engage Energy Sector on ASEAN Taxonomy Readiness

By Editors | 10/04/2023

Consultations with the energy sector will be used to finalise Version 2 of the ASEAN Taxonomy, which is set to take effect in early 2024.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Joins International Emissions Trading Association

By Editors | 07/04/2023

Bursa Malaysia will contribute to the development of the global carbon market through its IETA membership.

Fintech / Regtech

BNM Proposes to Introduce ‘Green Lane’ for FinTech Sandbox

By Editors | 06/04/2023

The ‘Innovation Green Lane’ will offer a more risk-proportionate and accelerated pathway for innovative solutions by financial institutions with strong risk management capabilities.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Issues 2nd Consultation on New Consumer Credit Act

By Editors | 06/04/2023

The new consultation paper covers licensing, financial, governance and conduct requirements for unregulated credit services including BNPL providers.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Finalises Rules for LEAP-to-ACE Listing Transfers

By Editors | 03/04/2023

Bursa Malaysia’s Julian Hashim said the amendments offer a clearer roadmap for LEAP companies aiming to graduate to the ACE Market.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore, Malaysia Launch Cross-border QR Payments Link

By Editors | 31/03/2023

The payment linkage will allow customers of participating financial institutions to make retail payments by scanning NETS QR and DuitNow QR codes.

AML / KYC

Kuwait Court Sentences Defendants in 1MDB Case

By Editors | 31/03/2023

The son of a former prime minister was sentenced to 10 years in jail. Malaysia financier Jho Low was also sentenced in absentia.

Enforcement

Malaysian Court Jails Former Hong Leong Investment Banker

By Editors | 29/03/2023

The former investment banker convinced investors to invest over $390,000 in securities products that did not exist.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Extends Waqf Framework to REITs, ETFs

By Editors | 28/03/2023

Listing rule amendments enhance the post-listing disclosure framework for Islamic REITs and ETFs to provide transparency on the waqf arrangement.