Malaysia

Anti-Money Laundering

BNM Mandates Written Notices for AML-Linked Account Closures

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/10/2025

Banks must issue written notices detailing reasons and appeal rights for accounts flagged under AML and scam suspicions.

Sustainable Finance

Bursa Malaysia, Malaysia Forest Fund Partner to Develop Carbon Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/10/2025

The partnership aims to integrate forest conservation initiatives into the national carbon market framework, paving the way for credible, tradeable carbon instruments.

Reporting & Disclosures

Hong Kong, Malaysia Adopt Global Sustainability Ethics Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 21/10/2025

The jurisdictions are implementing IESBA standards for sustainability reporting and assurance, with regulators set to establish formal oversight frameworks for all practitioners.

Structural Regulation

Bursa Malaysia to Face New Annual SC Fee, Derivatives Levy

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/10/2025

SC Malaysia has introduced a new regulatory fee structure for Bursa Malaysia and approved in principle its proposal to revise selected listing and regulatory-related fees.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

BNM Offers Update on Implementation of Responsibility Mapping Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

BNM said most financial institutions are making steady progress towards implementation of the new Responsibility Mapping framework, which takes effect on 1 January 2026.

Structural Regulation

BNM to Phase Out KLIBOR and Transition to MYOR and MYOR-i by 2029

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

BNM has outlined roadmap for full adoption of new overnight benchmark rates and enhanced Shariah compliance framework.

Trading & Investment

Malaysia to Expand Capital Market Access for Indigenous Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/10/2025

A collaboration between the SC and TERAJU aims to strengthen fundraising readiness and leadership capacity among Bumiputera MSMEs and mid-tier companies.

Climate Risk

ASEAN Banks' Climate Pledges Undermined by Gaps in Fossil Fuel Policy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

A new report shows progress on governance and targets, but slow implementation of coal phase-out policies and weak restrictions on oil and gas financing.

Sustainable Finance

SC Malaysia Pushes Market-Based Financing for Climate Adaptation

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/10/2025

The SC highlighted that market-based financing is essential to scale climate adaptation and resilience across Malaysia’s economy.