Bank Negara Malaysia

Payments & Settlements

APAC Central Banks Explore Common Protocol for Regulatory Policy

By Manesh Samtani | 05/10/2023

Project Mandala will be run by BIS Innovation Hub Singapore Centre, along with the RBA, BOK, BNM and MAS, with collaboration from FIs.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

BNM Working to Streamline Industry Response to Scams

By Manesh Samtani | 05/10/2023

BNM governor Datuk Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour discussed efforts underway in Malaysia to tackle the challenges of scams.

Credit Risk

BNM Consults on Draft Rules for Islamic Collateralised Funding

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/10/2023

The draft policy document sets out the scope of transactions that can be conducted by a banking institution participating in the Islamic interbank money market.

Payments & Settlements

Malaysia to End Fee Waiver on QR Payments to Merchants

By Editors | 02/10/2023

Public Bank, Maybank, CIMB, and TNG Digital said they will not impose the merchant transaction fee for the time being.

Climate Risk

Malaysian Regulators Ramp Up Focus on SMEs in Green Transition

By Editors | 28/09/2023

Tailored guidance is being developed for SMEs on the information they should provide to FIs. A new SME focus group has also been established.

Structural Regulation

Grab-Singtel Digital Bank Approved for Launch in Malaysia

By Editors | 07/09/2023

GXBank, backed by Grab, Singtel and Kuok Brothers, has become the first digital bank applicant to win approval to commence operations.

Anti-Money Laundering

Malaysia: BNM Announces Penalties Against Ten Entities

By Editors | 04/09/2023

Seven entities within a group accepted deposits without a licence. Three other entities breached AML/CFT requirements.

Liquidity Risk

BNM Issues Draft Policy on Liquidity Risk Management

By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2023

The policy requires banks to apply early warning indicators and liquidity stress tests to identify emerging liquidity risks and vulnerabilities.

Payments & Settlements

Vietnam Joins ASEAN Payment Connectivity Initiative

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2023

The inclusion of the SBV has increased the Regional Payment Connectivity group from five to six ASEAN central banks.