Bank Negara Malaysia

Trading & Investment

Malaysia Comes Out Against MYR Trading on SGX and ICE

By Garima Chitkara | 10/08/2017

Recent introduction of MYR futures in offshore exchanges a contravention to its foreign exchange management policy and rules.

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBA, BNM Governors to Head FSB’s Asia Consultative Group

By Editors | 12/06/2017

RBA (Reserve Bank of Australia) governor Philip Lowe will from 1 July this year replace Norman Chan, chief executive of […]

Anti-Money Laundering

MAS Closes Book on 1MDB

By Editors | 01/06/2017

Authority issues final fines against Credit Suisse, UOB; bans former employees of now-defunct private banks.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Malaysia Central Bank to Increase Enforcement Transparency

By Samuel Riding | 15/05/2017

BNM governor cites 15% of respondents to survey who said they would act unethically if not monitored.

Capital Adequacy

Malaysia Removes Bank Reserve Funds Requirement

By Samuel Riding | 08/05/2017

Central bank suggests banks will be allowed to use freed-up funds to issue dividends.

Supervision & Enforcement

Malaysia Inks Cross-border Agreements with Philippines, Thailand

By Samuel Riding | 07/04/2017

MoU with Thailand covers cross-border supervision; Philippines agreement confirms ABIF details.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Malaysia Regulators Unite on Corruption

By Samuel Riding | 20/03/2017

Central bank, anti-corruption and tax bodies to share information, best practice.

Anti-Money Laundering

Malaysia to Host CTF Summit

By Samuel Riding | 21/02/2017

Malaysia will host the 3rd Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) Summit in November 2017. Previously, the CTF Summit was co-hosted and founded […]

Structural Regulation

Indonesian State Lender to Set-up Malaysian Subsidiary

By Samuel Riding | 03/02/2017

Move aims to strengthen presence in neighboring country following BNM, OJK deal last year.