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UOB to Acquire Citi Consumer Banking Units in Four Markets
By Manesh Samtani | 17/01/2022
The transaction is estimated to reduce UOB’s CET1 ratio by 70 basis points to 12.8 percent, which is considered not material and “well within regulatory requirements”.
BNM Proposes Rule Changes for Payment Card Industry
By Mark Johnston | 10/01/2022
The changes will address distortions and frictions in the payment card market and foster greater usage and acceptance of payment cards, BNM says.
Enforcement
Malaysia SC Charges Serba Dinamik Execs for False Disclosure
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/01/2022
Four executives of oil and gas engineering company Serba Dinamik have been charged for submitting a false statement to Bursa Malaysia.
Fintech / Regtech
BNM Proposes New Licensing Framework For Digital Insurers
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/01/2022
Digital insurers and takaful operators should have a minimum paid-up capital of MYR 40 million during the foundational phase.
Securities / Derivatives
BNM Finalises Guidance for Wholesale Financial Market Conduct
By Mark Johnston | 04/01/2022
Market conduct risk assessments should be done at least annually, to serve as a systematic method for assessing susceptibility to misconduct and documenting mitigating actions or controls.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia Raises Stamp Duty on Stock Transactions
By Editors | 03/01/2022
The stamp duty on share contract notes has been raised from 0.1 percent to 0.15 percent, subject to a MYR 1,000 cap.
Market Infrastructure
BNM Revises Regulatory Framework for Money Services Businesses
By Mark Johnston | 03/01/2022
The draft rules cover governance arrangements, operational requirements, risk management and internal controls, and IT requirements.
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia, Thailand Launch Phase 2 of QR Payments Linkage
By Editors | 02/01/2022
Cross-border instant QR payments are now available for travellers between Malaysia and Thailand, including for online e-commerce transactions.
ESG / Sustainability
BNM Drafts New Rules on Climate Risk Management, Scenario Analysis
By Manesh Samtani | 28/12/2021
A gap analysis and implementation plans must be submitted to BNM within six months from the issuance of the final policy document, expected on 1 June 2022.
Securities / Derivatives
SC Malaysia Finalises Enhancements to Unit Trust Framework
By Editors | 22/12/2021
The enhancements will enable retail funds to invest in and offer investors access to a wider range of investment instruments and activities.
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