Bank Negara Malaysia

Cybersecurity

BNM Consults on New National Strategy for Financial Literacy

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/02/2025

BNM said there have been improvements in financial behaviour and awareness, but consumers face new challenges in the digital era

Anti-Money Laundering

Malaysian Authorities Arrest 10 Foreigners in AML Operation

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/02/2025

Authorities arrested 10 foreign nationals for offering unlicensed money transfer services to Indonesian and Indian customers

Payments & Settlements

BNM Revises Regulatory Framework for Electronic Money Issuers

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2025

BNM said the revisions will help enhance safety, reliability, and public confidence in e-money and digital payment solutions.

KYC & CDD

BNM Discloses Penalties Against Six Financial Institutions

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/01/2025

BM penalised AmBank, Maybank, RHB Bank, Maybank Islamic Berhad, AmInvestment Bank, and Worldwide Superstar Money Changer.

Anti-Money Laundering

Malaysia Investigating Banks Over Loan Fraud Scheme

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2025

MACC has frozen funds linked to 98 bank accounts, arrested 21 individuals and seized luxury assets. 5-6 banks are being investigated.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Malaysia’s SC and BNM Launch Centralised Ombudsman Service

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/01/2025

The centralised dispute resolution centre simplifies the resolution process by offering a trusted one-stop platform for financial consumers and investors.

Cryptocurrency

Malaysia to Develop New Policy for Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/01/2025

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced plans to formulate a digital finance policy, which will be placed before the Cabinet for further deliberation.

Reporting & Disclosures

Bursa Malaysia Amends Listing Rules to Integrate ISSB Standards

By Editors | 24/12/2024

Large issuers must use the ISSB Standards for their sustainability disclosures starting with the 1 January 2025 annual reporting period.

Structural Regulation

BNM Proposes Changes to Rules on Personal Financing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2024

BNM will abolish the use of the Rule of 78 method in personal financing and set at 10 year tenure limit on such lending.