All posts tagged "BNM"
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683MalaysiaMalaysia to Introduce Technology Risk Policy in June – Report
BNM plans to introduce its policy on technology risk management in June, providing guidelines for financial institutions to combat the rising incidence of cybercrime.
February 25, 2019 -
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Malaysia Issues Policy Standards for Open Data APIs
A new central bank policy document outlines recommendations for financial institutions developing and publishing Open Data APIs.
January 8, 2019 -
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BNM Issues Policy Document Targeting Outsourcing Risk at FIs
Malaysia's central bank has raised expectations on the board and senior management to ensure effective oversight and governance of outsourcing arrangements.
December 31, 2018 -
524AML / KYCMalaysia Clarifies Regulatory Treatment of Cryptocurrencies
ICO issuers and digital asset exchanges will be regulated by the Securities Commission and subject to AML/CTF guidelines, as well as BNM laws and regulations relating to payments.
December 7, 2018 -
502AML / KYCMalaysia has ‘Robust’ AML/CFT Framework – APG-FATF
More actions needed to further strengthen the framework, including a greater focus on terrorist financing risk from the private sector and foreign source threats.
November 1, 2018 -
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Malaysia Pushes NSFR Implementation to 2020
Bank Negara Malaysia intends to conduct further on-site assessments to ensure robustness in liquidity and funding at banks.
October 26, 2018 -
495Asia-PacificMalaysia Seeks GDPR-Style Data Protection Laws
Malaysia needs to be on par with global legislation on data protection such as GDPR, said Minister Gobind Singh Deo at a recent conference.
October 9, 2018 -
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Malaysia Central Bank Chief Resigns Amid 1MDB Controversy
Controversy relates to a land purchase by BNM; proceeds used by government to partly settle debt owed by troubled state fund 1MDB.
June 7, 2018 -
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Malaysia Implements Segregated Accounts for Bond Investors
BNM has operationalised segregated securities accounts for resident and non-resident investors in RENTAS debt securities using LEIs to identify transacting parties.
May 24, 2018 -
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Malaysia Foils Cyber Attack Involving Falsified SWIFT Messages
Unauthorised transactions were prevented by central bank, no financial losses occurred; near breach prompts increased vigilance in the Philippines.
April 1, 2018
