Malaysia

AML / KYC

Malaysia Consumer Group Calls for Rules to Make Meta Liable for Scam Ads

By Editors | 20/01/2026

Regulators urged to establish a legal framework holding social media firms financially liable for investment scams promoted via paid advertisements.

ESG / Sustainability

World Bank, BNM Urge Reforms to Unlock Islamic Climate Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 15/01/2026

A new report finds a massive climate funding gap in OIC nations, calling for targeted reforms to mainstream Islamic finance instruments.

ESG / Sustainability

IESBA Kicks Off Global Dialogue on Firm Culture with Asia Outreach

By Mark Johnston | 13/01/2026

The ethics board has launched its "Viewpoints" to stimulate a six-month global consultation on a future framework for accounting firms.

Enforcement

Malaysia: Experts Call for Harsher Penalties to Curb Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/01/2026

Stakeholders say tougher punishments could deter account misuse, but warn that enforcement reforms and cross-border cooperation are crucial to tackling sophisticated scam networks.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Launches First In-House Quality Factor Indices

By Editors | 12/01/2026

The new indices track 50 non-KLCI companies selected based on profitability, capital structure, and earnings quality.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Absorb Derivatives Levy Under New SC Fee Structure

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/01/2026

The exchange will pay a MYR 28 million fixed annual fee and absorb a new derivatives levy under a capped, multi-year agreement.

AML / KYC

Malaysian Authorities Intensify 1MDB Asset Recovery Effort: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/01/2026

The government plans to “fast track” civil suits against financial institutions, but will remain “flexible” on settlements.

Capital / Liquidity

BNM Announces Additional Funds to Boost SME Financing

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/01/2026

BNM has announced an additional MYR 2.5 billion in funding to support SMEs,as part of efforts to widen access to credit, particularly for first-time borrowers and smaller firms.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Focus on Digital Strategy to Capture Young Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/01/2026

The exchange is rolling out API services and a suite of low-cost, multi-asset products to attract the new generation of retail participants.