Bank Negara Malaysia

Cloud & Infrastructure

BNM Opens Applications for ‘Green Lane’ Fintech Sandbox

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2026

The central bank is inviting financial institutions to apply for its accelerated regulatory sandbox, designed for testing innovative solutions.

Payments & Settlements

BNM Mandates Single QR Payment Network by June 2028

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2026

A new framework requires all providers to migrate to a single interoperable QR network, ending closed-loop systems within two years.

KYC & CDD

Malaysia Consumer Group Urges Transparency in Bank Account Closures

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2026

The PPS has called on FIs to provide clear explanations for sudden account closures, citing recent complaints from affected customers.

Market Risk

BNM to Intensify Measures to Support Ringgit Amid Outflows

By Editors | 29/06/2026

The central bank will step up efforts to encourage foreign exchange inflows, including the repatriation of overseas earnings by state-linked firms and corporates.

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.