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Climate Risk
Malaysia JC3 Issues Draft TCFD Application Guide for FIs
By Editors | 03/04/2022
All Malaysian FIs will be expected to adopt basic recommendations set out in the application guide and encouraged to adopt more sophisticated ‘stretch’ recommendations.
Structural Regulation
BNM Launches Shariah-compliant Benchmark Rate, MYOR-i
By Editors | 28/03/2022
The establishment of MYOR-i as the Islamic benchmark rate will be a catalyst in driving Islamic financial product innovation, BNM says.
Cryptocurrency
Malaysian Minister Rules Out Possibility of Bitcoin as Legal Tender
By Editors | 24/03/2022
Malaysia’s deputy finance minister said cryptocurrencies are not suitable for use in payments. Earlier this week another minister called for the government to adopt crypto as legal tender.
CBDCs
BIS, Central Banks Complete Development of Multi-CBDC Prototypes
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2022
The initial phase of Project Dunbar has proved that the concept of multi-CBDCs is technically viable, says a new project report.
Cryptocurrency
Malaysian Minister Calls for Adoption of Bitcoin as Legal Tender
By Editors | 23/03/2022
Deputy minister Zahidi Zainul Abidin says the government should consider adopting bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as legal tender.
Nature & Biodiversity
Malaysian Banks Exposed to Nature-related Financial Risks
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/03/2022
A new report finds that Malaysian banks are vulnerable to a wide range of natural-related risks through their loan books.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
1MDB: Ex-BNM Governor’s Husband Embroiled in Police Probe
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2022
The police, rather than the anti-corruption commission, are investigating Datuk Tawfiq Ayman and his alleged involvement in 1MDB.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Ex-Goldman Exec Alleges BNM Was Involved in 1MDB Graft
By Editors | 24/02/2022
Tim Leissner said BNM approved a USD 1 billion overnight transfer out of 1MDB but that he could not independently verify whether a bribe was paid.
Credit Risk
Malaysia Announces New Programme to Boost MSME Funding
By Editors | 23/02/2022
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the programme include direct loans, financing guarantees and equity injections.
Credit Risk
BNM Allows Individuals to Complete eCCRIS Registration Digitally
By Editors | 21/02/2022
The enhancements make it more convenient and safer for individual users to register for eCCRIS and access their credit reports, for free, BNM says.
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