Bank Negara Malaysia
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is the central bank of Malaysia. Its main purpose is to issue currency, act as banker and adviser to the government of Malaysia and regulate the country's financial institutions, credit system and monetary policy.
Concerns over Teh Family's Public Bank stake sale “overdone”: analyst
Concerns over Teh Family's Public Bank stake sale “overdone”: analyst
The estate will dispose of a 13% stake in the Malaysian bank.
BIS, central banks embed regulatory compliance in cross-border payments
Project Mandala has now reached proof of concept stage.
Malaysia invests $906.67m to enhance MSME lending, Islamic finance
It also mulls establishing the Consumer Credit Commission.
Malaysian central bank warns against three unauthorized financial entities
One of them is a potential clone entity.
BNM proposes roadmap for transition to the Malaysia Overnight Rate
It proposed ceasing the usage of KLIBOR by 2027 and 2028.
Malaysia, Indonesia renew bilateral swap agreement.
The agreement has been extended for another 5 years.
Malaysia, Cambodia launch cross-border QR payment linkage
The initiative’s first phase has concluded as of 19 September.
Malaysia, UK tout Islamic finance to bridge green funding gap
Islamic finance’s framework naturally aligns with social finance, an official said.
Malaysia's private loans grew 5.5% in July
Growth of working capital loans drove up the number of business loans.
Regulators' push to curb tech outages may boost bank expenses by 20%
Banks in South and Southeast Asia must enhance tech systems or face firmer penalties.
Malaysia’s central bank fines Bank of China for unapproved system relocation
The bank reportedly failed to obtain approval before relocating the systems.
Malaysia’s outstanding loans up 6% in June
Business loans lifted overall growth, whilst household growth was slower.
Malaysia launches amended Money Services Business Act
It clarifies offenses and the punishment for illegal operators.
Malaysia raids 12 premises for suspected financial offences
A total of 92 bank accounts were frozen.
Malaysia float new req’s to lower costs of basic banking services
The central bank is inviting written feedback on the draft policy document.
Malaysia, South Korea renew their bilateral swap agreement
The swap arrangement can be further extended via mutual agreement.
Malaysia warns against four unauthorised companies
They have similar names to companies authorised by BNM but are not related to them.
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