Malaysia

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Revises Guidelines to Facilitate Private Debt Investment

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

The revisions, effective 30 March 2026, aim to create a formalised framework for the issuance of and investment into private debt and Islamic private debt.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Proposes Major Overhaul of Key Equity Indices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

A consultation is underway to expand the benchmark FBMKLCI to 50 stocks and align its methodology with regulatory diversification principles for investment funds.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia's SC Halts Plan for Bursa Regulatory Subsidiary

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

The regulator has cited governance enhancements at the exchange, including a strengthened conflicts committee, as making the proposed structural separation unnecessary for now.

Market Infrastructure

BNM Targets Cyber Risk, Consumer Credit in Latest Stability Review

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

Bank Negara Malaysia’s latest stability review outlines new measures for operational resilience, consumer credit, and insurance, while affirming the health of the financial system.

Fintech / Regtech

Maybank Pilots On-Chain FX for MYR-SGD Cross-Border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

Maybank has used its permissioned blockchain for a near real-time tokenised deposit and FX transaction with a corporate client.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong and Malaysia Exchanges Deepen Ties with Five-Point Pact

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

The agreement between HKEX and Bursa Malaysia outlines five areas of cooperation, including a framework for dual listings, Shariah-compliant products, and carbon markets.

Capital / Liquidity

BNM Mandates Timelines for Loan Repayment Adjustments

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

The central bank will require financial institutions to revise loan instalments within 60 days of rate changes, shortening it to 30 days in 2028.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Launches Lab for New Islamic Finance Products

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2026

CIMB will collaborate with the Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia on a pilot project under the new FIKRALab platform.

Fintech / Regtech

APAC Payments Body, Monash University Partner on Fintech Policy Research

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2026

The partnership will focus on translating academic research into policy for quantum cryptography, stablecoins, fraud, and cross-border payments.