Malaysia

Capital / Liquidity

BNM Lowers Statutory Reserve Requirement for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/05/2025

BNM said the reduction is intended to enhance liquidity management and support financial intermediation.

AML / KYC

1MDB: Malaysia Seeks Extradition of Ex-Goldman Banker

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/05/2025

Malaysia has formally requested the US to extradite Tim Leissner, who pleaded guilty in 2018 to US charges linked to the 1MDB corruption scandal.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SC Malaysia Proposes Framework for Tokenised Capital Market Products

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2025

The proposed framework will allow licensed persons and RMOs to offer or deal in tokenised products issued through approved primary market platforms.

AML / KYC

BNM Fines Two MSB Licensees for Sanctions Screening Gaps

By Editors | 04/05/2025

Merchantrade Asia and JAGS Money failed to update their sanctions databases promptly. Both have since taken remedial measures.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Launches Enhanced Local Companies Research Scheme

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/05/2025

Bursa RISE+ will increase visibility for PLCs, private firms, and pre-IPO candidates by increasing research coverage and access for the investing public.

Securities / Derivatives

UPDATED: Malaysia Investigating Unauthorised Trading Activities

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/04/2025

Several brokers reported unauthorised trading in client accounts on Thursday, but the issue is “contained”. Similar incidents were recently reported in Japan.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Pakistan, Malaysia to Develop Shariah-aligned Digital Assets Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/04/2025

The two countries will collaborate to develop global standards for Sharia-compliant digital assets such as halal stablecoins and tokenised sukuk.

ESG / Sustainability

ASEAN Ministers Endorse Sustainability and Payments Initiatives

By Thisanka Siripala | 17/04/2025

ASEAN ministers endorsed new financing mechanisms and welcomed new cross-border payment initiatives including Nexus.

ESG / Sustainability

ACMF Launches Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide for SMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/04/2025

The new ESG disclosure guide is aimed at helping SMEs in supply chains meet sustainability reporting requirements.