Malaysia

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysian Minister Calls for Adoption of Bitcoin as Legal Tender

By Editors | 23/03/2022

Deputy minister Zahidi Zainul Abidin says the government should consider adopting bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as legal tender.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Adds e-DRP Functionality to Mobile App

By Editors | 22/03/2022

The new feature allows investors to participate in Dividend Reinvestment Plan corporate exercises electronically.

Big Picture

Malaysian Banks Exposed to Nature-related Financial Risks

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/03/2022

A new report finds that Malaysian banks are vulnerable to a wide range of natural-related risks through their loan books.

AML / KYC

1MDB: Ex-BNM Governor’s Husband Embroiled in Police Probe

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2022

The police, rather than the anti-corruption commission, are investigating Datuk Tawfiq Ayman and his alleged involvement in 1MDB.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Launches New Initiative to Boost Appeal of PLCs

By Editors | 02/03/2022

Five digital guidebooks will be issued in 2022, to help publicly listed companies adopt best practices in areas such as governance and sustainability.

AML / KYC

Ex-Goldman Exec Alleges BNM Was Involved in 1MDB Graft

By Editors | 24/02/2022

Tim Leissner said BNM approved a USD 1 billion overnight transfer out of 1MDB but that he could not independently verify whether a bribe was paid.

Malaysia Announces New Programme to Boost MSME Funding

By Editors | 23/02/2022

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the programme include direct loans, financing guarantees and equity injections.

Fintech / Regtech

BNM Allows Individuals to Complete eCCRIS Registration Digitally

By Editors | 21/02/2022

The enhancements make it more convenient and safer for individual users to register for eCCRIS and access their credit reports, for free, BNM says.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Teams Up with HSBC Islamic Bank on ESG Adoption

By Editors | 09/02/2022

Under a new MoU, Bursa Malaysia will collaborate with HSBC Amanah in developing sustainability-linked Islamic financial products and ESG solutions for listed companies.