Bank Negara Malaysia

Structural Regulation

SC Malaysia Unveils Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/03/2026

The five-year blueprint aims to significantly grow the market, enhance inclusivity, and position Malaysia as a sustainable and regional financial hub.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysia Expands National Scam Response Centre to 24 Hour Operations

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

The move aims to freeze stolen funds faster as authorities reveal syndicates can drain accounts in under 10 minutes.

Reporting & Disclosures

Malaysia Seeks Feedback on National Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2026

BNM and the SC have launched a consultation on a unified, science-based framework to classify sustainable activities, aligned with ASEAN standards.

KYC & CDD

Malaysia to Table New Bill This Year Tighten Oversight of Trust Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2026

Proposed bill will expand oversight of trust firms, strengthen governance, mandate reporting, enhance enforcement powers, and address regulatory gaps in investments.

Structural Regulation

New Consumer Credit Law Comes into Force in Malaysia

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

The new law creates a new Consumer Credit Commission to license and regulate BNPL, leasing, and other credit providers, to ensure responsible lending practices.

Capital Adequacy

BNM Fines 13 Money Changers for Inadequate Funds, Weak Controls

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/03/2026

BNM has imposed penalties on 13 licensed money changers, underscoring the regulator’s focus on financial integrity and consumer protection.

Stablecoins

Malaysian Conglomerate DRB-Hicom to Explore Ringgit Stablecoin

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

DRB-Hicom’s partnership with Geno will assess a ringgit-backed stablecoin and enterprise blockchain use cases, in line with BNM’s digital asset framework.

Supervision & Enforcement

BNM Fines KAF Investment Bank Over Foreign Exchange Breach

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

KAF IB failed to obtain approvals for foreign currency transactions exceeding regulatory limits, highlighting the importance of compliance with foreign exchange rules.

Supervision & Enforcement

Malaysia Files Charges Against Prominent Islamic Finance Figure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/02/2026

Daud Bakar, a former top shariah adviser, has pleaded not guilty to abetting unlicensed securities dealing in a case brought by the SC.