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Malaysia
ESG / Sustainability
ASEAN-BAC, ACCA Launch Push for Regional Sustainability Reporting Standards
By Editors | 04/07/2025
ASEAN business and accountancy bodies have launched a joint statement calling for unified sustainability reporting rules based on ISSB standards.
AML / KYC
1MDB Liquidators Sue StanChart for $2.7b Over Alleged AML Failures
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2025
Three firms allege that the bank enabled over 100 intra-bank transfers that helped conceal the movement of stolen public funds.
Capital / Liquidity
EU FRTB Delay Raises Fresh Fears of APAC Disruption
By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 01/07/2025
Australia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines may have to rethink their implementation roadmap.
Enforcement
Malaysian Court Jails Ex-CIMB Banker for Securities Fraud
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2025
The former banker claimed he would invest investors’ funds in shares but used them for other purposes without their knowledge.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SC Malaysia Consults on Overhauling Digital Asset Exchange Rules
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2025
SC proposes tighter asset safeguards, higher capital requirements, and a faster listing process for regulated digital asset exchanges.
Enforcement
Malaysia Targets Overseas Assets Linked to Former Finance Minister
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2025
The MACC has sought foreign cooperation to freeze and investigate wealth across five jurisdictions, including the US, Singapore, and Japan.
Malaysia Requiring EPF Contributions for Foreign Employees from October 2025
By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2025
Employers are required to as part of compliance with the expansion of mandatory EPF contribution coverage to non-Malaysian citizen employees.
Capital / Liquidity
Malaysian Debt Collection Industry Launches Professional Association
By Editors | 27/06/2025
Malaysia’s debt collection industry has formed an association to promote ethical practices, regulatory compliance, and professional standards.
Malaysia Set to Start Taxing a Range of Financial Services
By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2025
Malaysia is expanding the categories of taxable services across multiple sectors, including financial services and private healthcare.
ESG / Sustainability
SC Malaysia Consults on Sustainability Assurance Framework
By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2025
The framework proposes independent verification of climate and ESG disclosures by listed and large non-listed firms, starting from 2027.
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