Bank Negara Malaysia

    Payments & Settlements

    BNM Proposes New Rules For Payment System Operators

    By Mark Johnston | 17/12/2021

    BNM proposes governance, risk management and operational requirements to ensure safety, efficiency, reliability and confidence in payment systems.

    Climate Risk

    Malaysia to Introduce Mandatory TCFD-aligned Disclosures for FIs

    By Editors | 13/12/2021

    Guidance on climate risk management, scenario analysis and disclosures will be issued for consultation. Specialised training will be introduced in 2022.

    Operational Risk

    BIS Paper Says Suptech Tools Could Diminish Supervisory Judgment

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2021

    The increasing use of suptech tools may diminish supervisory judgment, which could lead to “supervisory blind spots” and a “broader loss of institutional knowledge”.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    BNM Unveils Initial Findings of Malaysia National Risk Assessment

    By Mark Johnston | 05/12/2021

    BNM is using technology to improve its risk-based supervision, intelligence analysis, data science techniques and off-site surveillance.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Singapore Repatriates Another $16.3m of 1MDB Funds to Malaysia

    By Editors | 21/11/2021

    Total 1MDB assets amounting to $4.9bn have now been returned. Asset recovery is still being pursued in the US, UAE, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong, among other countries.

    Credit Risk

    Malaysia to Enact New Consumer Credit Act in 2022 – Reports

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2021

    The Consumer Credit Act will provide a regulatory framework for the issuance of consumer credit and strengthen oversight of non-bank credit providers.

    Payments & Settlements

    Asia’s Payments Landscape Shines at Singapore Fintech Festival

    By Mark Johnston | 16/11/2021

    The Asian fintech scene witnessed a raft of new announcements at this year’s Singapore Fintech Festival held from 8-12 November 2021.

    Payments & Settlements

    BSP Pursues Cross Border Payment Links with Malaysia, Thailand

    By Editors | 16/11/2021

    The BSP has been in dialogue with ASEAN central banks including MAS, BNM and BOT to make cross-border payment flows cheaper and more seamless.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    SRI Taxonomy a ‘Critical Building Block’ for Malaysia Capital Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/11/2021

    Malaysia’s Securities Commission is on track to publish a draft SRI taxonomy for consultation by the end of the year.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    BNM Raises Expectations of Good Conduct in Wholesale Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2021

    The board and management must ensure good conduct culture is embedded and governance structures “inculcate fair and ethical decision making”.

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