Malaysia

AML / KYC

1MDB: Ex-BNM Governor’s Husband Embroiled in Police Probe

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2022

The police, rather than the anti-corruption commission, are investigating Datuk Tawfiq Ayman and his alleged involvement in 1MDB.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Launches New Initiative to Boost Appeal of PLCs

By Editors | 02/03/2022

Five digital guidebooks will be issued in 2022, to help publicly listed companies adopt best practices in areas such as governance and sustainability.

AML / KYC

Ex-Goldman Exec Alleges BNM Was Involved in 1MDB Graft

By Editors | 24/02/2022

Tim Leissner said BNM approved a USD 1 billion overnight transfer out of 1MDB but that he could not independently verify whether a bribe was paid.

Malaysia Announces New Programme to Boost MSME Funding

By Editors | 23/02/2022

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the programme include direct loans, financing guarantees and equity injections.

Fintech / Regtech

BNM Allows Individuals to Complete eCCRIS Registration Digitally

By Editors | 21/02/2022

The enhancements make it more convenient and safer for individual users to register for eCCRIS and access their credit reports, for free, BNM says.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Teams Up with HSBC Islamic Bank on ESG Adoption

By Editors | 09/02/2022

Under a new MoU, Bursa Malaysia will collaborate with HSBC Amanah in developing sustainability-linked Islamic financial products and ESG solutions for listed companies.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia, Indonesia Launch Cross-border QR Payments Linkage

By Editors | 27/01/2022

The linkage will eventually be expanded to support real-time cross-border fund transfers. The 2nd phase of Malaysia’s QR payment linkage with Thailand has also gone live.

Fintech / Regtech

BNM Unveils Five Year Blueprint to Develop Financial Sector

By Manesh Samtani | 25/01/2022

The blueprint contains plans to advance financial sector digitalisation, develop an open data ecosystem, and improve efficiency in cross-border payments.

ESG / Sustainability

BNM to Open New Funding Facilities to Support SMEs

By Mark Johnston | 24/01/2022

The Business Recapitalisation Facility will support recovery and growth, while the Low Carbon Transition Facility will support the adoption of sustainable practices.