Malaysia

Fintech / Regtech

Bursa Malaysia, Alliance Bank Establish Data Partnership to Help SMEs

By Editors | 10/02/2021

Bursa’s datasets and analytics capabilities will enable Alliance Bank to identify issues at SMEs and proactively recommend relevant solutions and advise on financing.

Securities / Derivatives

Asian Regulators Issue Warnings as GameStop Remains in Focus

By Manesh Samtani | 04/02/2021

Authorities in Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea and Malaysia are among those issuing warnings of possible investor losses as heightened volatility continues.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Expands Sustainable Sukuk and Bonds Grant Scheme

By Editors | 21/01/2021

Eligible issuers can offset up to 90% of the external review costs incurred for the issuance of sustainable sukuk and bonds, subject to a maximum MYR 300,000 per issuance.

Capital / Liquidity

BNM Extends Flexibility to Use Govt Securities to Meet SRR

By Editors | 21/01/2021

Since March 2020, the lower SRR ratio and flexibility to recognise MGS and MGII as part of SRR compliance have released MYR 46 billion in banking system liquidity.

AML / KYC

Lessons Learned From APAC’s Landmark Year of AML Fines

By Payal Patel | 19/01/2021

Drawing from landmark penalties in 2020, FINTRAIL’s Payal Patel and Sara Abbasi identify key lessons to help financial institutions guard against financial crime.

Fintech / Regtech

BNM Opens Six Month Application Period for Digital Bank Licences

By Manesh Samtani | 03/01/2021

Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to driving financial inclusion. Preference will be accorded to applications where the controlling interest resides with Malaysian nationals.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Issues Guidance to Address Unlicensed Investment Advice

By Editors | 03/01/2021

An increasing number of social media, chat room and messaging applications are providing stock recommendations or investment advice to the public for a fee.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia: BNM Tasks Committee With Benchmark Reform Objectives

By Editors | 22/12/2020

The Financial Markets Committee will be tasked with overseeing the development of an alternative reference rate for Malaysia and deciding on whether to retain KLIBOR.

BNM Launches New Financing Facility for ‘High Tech’ SMEs

By Editors | 20/12/2020

The facility will cater to SMEs in advanced manufacturing and services sectors as well as those participating in key government programmes.