BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA

    Market Infrastructure

    Malaysia Launches Cloud Computing Policy, Data Sovereignty Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

    Malaysia’s new framework requires critical data to be stored in-country and calls for CSPs to develop tailored security guidelines that align with BNM's RMiT policy.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia Completes First Wave of Digital Bank Launches

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2025

    Malaysia's fifth digital bank has commenced operations, more than three years after BNM granted the licences in April 2022.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BNM Paper Proposes Hybrid Shariah Framework for Modern Money

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

    The exploratory academic paper on the nature of money was widely misinterpreted by crypto-focused news outlets as a central bank endorsement of specific private digital assets.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia to Develop "Science-Based" Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

    By Editors | 12/08/2025

    The Joint Committee on Climate Change also plans to issue guidance on new reporting rules and tackle persistent climate data gaps.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand Expand Local Currency Settlement Network

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

    The central banks have appointed new ACCDs to support the LCTF, to boost trade and investment settlements in ringgit, rupiah and baht.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BNM Targets New Rules on AI, Open Finance and Asset Tokenisation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

    BNM has announced three major regulatory papers to guide responsible innovation and data sharing in the financial sector.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BNM Proposes AI Governance Framework for Financial Sector

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/08/2025

    New discussion paper proposes responsible innovation through transparency, accountability, and ethical data use while mitigating risks such as bias, opacity, and misuse.

    Enforcement

    BNM Fines Three Lenders for Regulatory Breaches

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/07/2025

    The fines were imposed for breaches involving deficient AML controls, delayed sanctions screening, and banking service outages.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia Rolls Out Sustainable Islamic Repo Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

    The move is expected to drive innovation, liquidity, and sustainable growth in the country’s Islamic finance ecosystem.

    AML / KYC

    Malaysia SC Defends Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets

    By Editors | 22/07/2025

    The SC has clarified its collaborative approach with BNM, highlighting existing rules and robust enforcement against illicit activities.

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