Malaysia

Malaysia, Thailand Partner on Cyber Resilience Efforts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2025

BNM and BOT’s central banks will collaborate on cybersecurity preparedness and strengthen the cyber defences of both nations’ financial industries.

Fintech / Regtech

Cambodia Joins ASEAN Regional Payment Connectivity Initiative

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2025

Malaysia and Cambodia also launched the second phase of cross-border QR payment linkage, expanding connectivity between the two countries.

Securities / Derivatives

LCH Launches Malaysian Ringgit Non-deliverable Swaps

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2025

CIMB and Maybank were among the first institutions to clear MYR-denominated non-deliverable interest rate swaps.

Fintech / Regtech

Asian Central Banks to Jointly Establish Multilateral Payments Scheme

By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2025

RBI, BNM, BSP, MAS and BOT aim to make the Nexus platform a scalable multilateral model for connecting instant payment systems globally.

BNM Finalises Policy on Complaints Handling

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025

The policy document sets out requirements for firms to establish fair, effective and transparent complaints handling mechanisms.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Updates Guidelines for Share Offerings by Unlisted Public Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025

The guidelines address concerns over information quality, disclosure standards, and the offering of shares to retail investors.

AML / KYC

BNM Issues Policy Document for Improving Financial Inclusion

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/03/2025

The policy requires financial firms to provide basic, low-cost deposit accounts to consumers, especially those in unserved and underserved segments.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Updates Advertising Guidelines to Enhance Investor Protection

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/03/2025

The revised guidelines introduce stricter rules for social media promotions and finfluencers, effective from 1 November 2025.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Designates Official Sustainability Reporting Channel

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2025

The CSI Platform is designated as the official sustainability reporting channel for all PLCs. New AI-driven tools will help PLCs with ESG reporting, risk assessments, and compliance.