Malaysia

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia’s JC3 Outlines 2025 Priorities for Building Climate Resilience

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2025

The JC3 also published new guidance on the issuance of SRI-linked sukuk and sustainability-linked bonds.

Market Infrastructure

Bursa Malaysia Appoints RHB Banker as New Chief Executive

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2025

Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed will take over as CEO on 1 March 2025, bringing over 30 years of capital markets experience.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Investigating Banks Over Loan Fraud Scheme

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2025

MACC has frozen funds linked to 98 bank accounts, arrested 21 individuals and seized luxury assets. 5-6 banks are being investigated.

Australia, Malaysia Auditors Asked for Input on IFRS Agenda

By Thisanka Siripala | 27/01/2025

Financial reporting professionals in Australia and Malaysia are asked to help inform the IASB’s future work to improve the IFRS.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia’s SC and BNM Launch Centralised Ombudsman Service

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/01/2025

The centralised dispute resolution centre simplifies the resolution process by offering a trusted one-stop platform for financial consumers and investors.

AML / KYC

US Recovers Additional $20m in 1MDB Corruption Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2025

The recovery involves funds that were embezzled from 1MDB and paid to companies owned by a US businessman

ESG / Sustainability

SC Malaysia Issues Sustainability Reporting Guide for Company Boards

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2025

The guide covers areas such as governance, sustainability data boundaries, financial impact assessments, and integration with enterprise risk management systems.

ESG / Sustainability

SC Malaysia Launches Social Exchange Pilot Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2025

During the pilot phase, five NGOs will assist the Securities Commission in developing a regulated fundraising platform for social projects.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Malaysia to Develop New Policy for Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/01/2025

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced plans to formulate a digital finance policy, which will be placed before the Cabinet for further deliberation.