Bank Negara Malaysia

    Capital Adequacy

    BNM Consults on Capital Requirements for CCP Exposures

    By Editors | 19/12/2022

    Proposed framework sets out requirements for managing risks arising from a financial institution’s exposures to CCPs in their capacity as a clearing member or a client of a clearing member.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Malaysian Banks to Finish Implementing Anti-Scam Measures by June 2023

    By Editors | 16/12/2022

    More than 80 percent of banks have already implemented a 24/7 dedicated complaint hotline for customers to report incidents or suspicions of fraud.

    ESG Data

    Malaysia JC3 to Prioritise Work on Climate & Environmental Data

    By Editors | 09/12/2022

    The JC3 will work with data providers in 2023 to improve data accessibility, quality, comparability and consistency; and develop strategies to substantially reduce data gaps.

    Operational Risk

    BNM Consults on Rules for Calculating Operational Risk Capital

    By Editors | 06/12/2022

    The rules are expected to come into effect on 1 January 2025. BNM has asked whether the proposed implementation date is feasible.

    Climate Risk

    BNM Finalises New Requirements on Climate Risk Management

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2022

    Governance, strategy, risk appetite and risk management requirements take effect on 31 Dec 2023; and scenario analysis and disclosure requirements one year later.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    BNM Consults on Licensing Framework for Digital Insurers

    By Mark Johnston | 30/11/2022

    Digital insurers and takaful operators will initially be subject to a lower minimum paid-up capital requirement during a 3-5 year foundational period.

    Payments & Settlements

    Five ASEAN Central Banks Sign MoU on Payments Connectivity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/11/2022

    The MoU is the first that brings together multiple ASEAN central banks under a single multilateral agreement to enhance cross-border payments.

    Sustainable Finance

    BNM Launches “Greening Value Chain” Programme for SMEs

    By Editors | 10/11/2022

    The programme will provide Malaysian SMEs with technical advice, training, on-site diagnosis and transition financing.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Malaysian Banks Launch National Scam Awareness Campaign

    By Editors | 02/11/2022

    BNM said banks are giving their “full commitment” and making progress in implementing stronger controls and safeguards against financial scams.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Malaysia’s Scam Response Centre Publishes Guidance

    By Editors | 20/10/2022

    The National Scam Response Centre’s establishment was announced in Malaysia’s 2023 Budget earlier this month.

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