Bank Negara Malaysia

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Overhauls Rules for Development Financial Institutions

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/06/2026

BNM has issued three new policy documents to enhance the governance, strategic planning, and performance measurement of development financial institutions.

PEPs & Sanctions

BNM Penalises Two Firms for AML/CFT Breaches

By Editors | 26/06/2026

BNM imposed monetary penalties after identifying sanctions-screening failures at AEON Credit and CDD shortcomings at money services firm Jin Cheng Gong.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Forms High-Level Panel to Advance Islamic Finance Agenda

By Editors | 26/06/2026

BNM and the SC have established a new advisory body to guide an industry-led push to strengthen Malaysia’s global leadership in Islamic finance.

Nature & Biodiversity

BNM, World Bank, UNDP Report Flags Significant Nature Risk in Financial Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

A new report finds over half of Malaysian bank loans are to sectors highly dependent on nature, outlining recommendations for managing these risks.

Anti-Money Laundering

Malaysia Orders Multi-Agency Crackdown on Illegal Foreign Businesses

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2026

Financial regulators have been ordered to scrutinise e-commerce platforms and financial transactions for money laundering as part of a nationwide enforcement action.

Credit Risk

Malaysia Launches MYR 10bn Guarantee Schemes for SME Lending

By Editors | 07/06/2026

Credit Guarantee Corporation will risk-share with financial institutions to broaden financing access for SMEs, focusing on long-term growth and resilience.

Data Privacy

BNM Revises Financial Product Disclosure Standards

By Editors | 29/05/2026

The central bank is mandating simpler product disclosure sheets, new digital standards, and stricter consent rules for sharing marketing data.

Data Privacy

BNM Details Plans to Implement Open Finance Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/05/2026

The Open Finance framework is designed to replace fragmented data sharing with a centralised, consent-driven system.

Credit Risk

Malaysia Expands MYR 5bn Microfinancing Programme for MSMEs

By Editors | 19/05/2026

The latest allocation lifts total MSME financing support in Malaysia this year to MYR 15 billion across multiple schemes.