Malaysia has moved into the highest follow up category under the Financial Action Task Force review after its…

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has fined Moneywave RM14,000 for failing to maintain required sanctions screening systems. The penalty…

Labuan IBFC Incorporated (Labuan IBFC Inc.) has appointed Ben Quah as its new Chief Executive Officer. He brings…

Malaysia’s listed companies continued to strengthen their governance standards in 2025, although board diversity and senior pay transparency…

In Southeast Asia, regulators are tightening their oversight of financial services marketing, placing financial institutions under pressure to…

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has released a Discussion Paper on Asset Tokenisation in the Malaysian Financial Sector to…

JAGS Money Sdn. Bhd. is once again facing regulatory consequences, with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) imposing RM87,000 in…

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has moved to tighten rules on account closures linked to money laundering cases, requiring…

Malaysian borrowers know that we’ve been paying more than what we should have on our car loans. The…

Bank Negara Malaysia has released an updated Policy Document on Personal Financing, setting out a new series of…

Asia’s financial sector is on track to reach US$415.42 billion by 2033, a growth story no global player…

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has taken enforcement action against two financial services companies for violations of anti-money laundering…

Malaysia is laying the groundwork for a major shift in finance as Bank Negara Malaysia rolls out Open…

Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Governor Dato’ Sri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour opened MyFintech Week 2025 (MyFW) with a call…

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has imposed administrative monetary penalties on Bank Rakyat, Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN), and Bank…

As of 1 July 2025, Malaysia’s broadened Service Tax (SST) framework has officially come into force, placing financial…

Digital wallets and cryptocurrencies are two of the most targeted channels for fraud this year, according to SEON’s…

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has fined Merchantrade Asia and JAGS Money for failing to comply with sanctions screening…

Every year, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) shares its annual report, a detailed snapshot of our economy, financial policies,…

Despite ongoing efforts from regulators and financial institutions, financial crime in Malaysia continues to escalate, with fraudsters exploiting…