Malaysia

Market Infrastructure

BNM to Require FIs to Report Climate-related Exposures

By Editors | 02/10/2019

Malaysia’s central bank will use the reported data to set new regulatory standards that better reflect the risks from climate-related exposures.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Proposes Anti-Corruption Measures for Listed Companies

By Editors | 30/09/2019

The consultation also proposes amendments to facilitate the electronic performance of corporate actions by securities holders.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Extends Agreement to Host Derivatives on CME Globex

By Editors | 18/09/2019

The extension of the CME Globex services will continue to provide global visibility, accessibility and connectivity to Bursa Malaysia derivatives products.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Association Joins APAC RegTech Network

By Editors | 10/09/2019

The APAC RegTech Network was established by the regtech committees of the fintech associations of Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore in May.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Consults on Listing Rule Amendments

By Editors | 03/09/2019

The amendments focus on the issuance of new securities, seeking to enhance transparency, promote better corporate governance, ensure board integrity and protect investors.

AML / KYC

BNM to Enforce AML Compliance at Law Firms in 2020

By Editors | 30/08/2019

BNM assistant governor Encik Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid warns that enforcement action will be taken against legal professionals for AML non-compliance starting in 2020.

BNM Raises Culture Bar for Development Financial Institutions

By Editors | 26/08/2019

DFIs should firmly ground their business models on strong governance and a culture of professional management, said BNM governor Nor Shamsiah Yunus.

Securities / Derivatives

BNM Extends Range of Securities Eligible for Repo

By Editors | 21/08/2019

BNM’s draft policy document proposes to extend the maximum tenor of a repo to five years from 365 days previously, and to expand the securities that are eligible for repo.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia Liberalises FX Hedging Framework

By Editors | 19/08/2019

The policy move is aimed at providing greater flexibility and efficiency in foreign exchange risk management and business operations.