Bank Negara Malaysia

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    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Malaysian State Firms Asked to Support Local Currency

    By Editors | 09/03/2024

    The government and central bank are encouraging GLCs and GLICs to repatriate and convert foreign investment income to ringgit.

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    Payments & Settlements

    BNM to Upgrade RENTAS, Including to Facilitate CBDC

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/03/2024

    BNM’s modernisation plan for RENTAS includes future-proofing the system and enhancing its risk management functionalities.

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    Climate Risk

    BNM Sets Expectations on Climate Risk Stress Testing

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/03/2024

    Capital add-ons may be used to address inadequate progress towards strengthening resilience to climate-related risks.

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    Payments & Settlements

    Malaysia, Cambodia Agree to Link Payment Systems

    By Editors | 05/03/2024

    BNM and NBC agreed to encourage the use of local currency settlement and to link their payment systems to enable cross-border QR payments.

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    Sustainable Finance

    Malaysia to Ramp Up Focus on Nature Risk, Transition Finance

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2024

    The Joint Committee on Climate Change also pledged continued transition support for SMEs, and to launch new training in Q2 2024.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    BNM Consults on Enhanced Product Disclosure Requirements

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2024

    BNM is consulting on enhanced product disclosure requirements to minimise mis-selling of financial products.

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    Cloud & Infrastructure

    BNM Launches Enhanced Framework for Regulatory Sandbox

    By Editors | 01/03/2024

    The enhanced framework makes it easier for early-stage fintechs to meet the eligibility requirements and introduces an accelerated pathway for regulated firms.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    Malaysia Consults on Local Implementation of ISSB Standards

    By Editors | 18/02/2024

    IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 would be mandatory for Main Market issuers, and potentially ACE Market issuers and large non-listed companies.

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    Cybersecurity

    BNM, CyberSecurity Malaysia to Tackle Cyber Risks in Financial System

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/01/2024

    BNM partners CyberSecurity Malaysia for seamless information sharing, best practices exchange, and technical support to address emerging cyber risks.

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    Payments & Settlements

    Malaysia Issues Exposure Draft on Currency Processing Business

    By Mark Johnston | 18/01/2024

    The exposure draft covers key areas such as governance, operational requirements, risk management and IT requirements for currency processors.

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