In-depth reporting on Malaysia and the region.
Liechtenstein is investigating a cyberattack on its confidential registry of beneficial owners affecting some 31,000 registered entities. Hackers accessed the database overnight on July 29–30, prompting authorities to intensify efforts to identify the perpetrators and assess potential damage.
Capital One Financial has defended its decision to close Trump Organisation accounts, stating the move followed a formal review by anti-money laundering experts, amid ongoing legal challenges.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended the release of the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report as a matter of trust and responsibility, not partisan politics, emphasising the need to protect millions of Muslim depositors.
Bank Negara Malaysia should move away from prescriptive supervision towards a more collaborative model with financial institutions, according to former deputy governor Ooi Sang Kuang, speaking at the Sasana Symposium 2026.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is invoking mutual legal assistance treaties with three neighbouring and regional jurisdictions to deepen its investigation into Retirement Fund Incorporated's investment decisions.
Bank Negara Malaysia will implement a more rigorous Performance Measurement Framework to evaluate development banks from 2027, assessing their mandate achievement, development impact, and operational efficiency across targeted sectors.
Prediction market startup Kalshi more than doubled its projected trading volume to $27 billion during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, capitalising on expanded global interest in event-based wagering despite mounting regulatory challenges.
A former bank analyst has been sentenced to three years imprisonment by the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court for conducting unlicensed securities activities and fraudulently using the Unit Trust Consultant title without proper regulatory authorisation.
Malaysia's Buy Now, Pay Later sector has surged to 8 million active account holders in the first quarter of 2026, with outstanding balances reaching RM5.3 billion. The Consumer Credit Commission is implementing new licensing standards.
Indonesia has blocked 3.7 million gambling-related websites and closed 32,500 bank accounts since late 2024, signalling a comprehensive shift toward dismantling the financial infrastructure supporting illegal online betting operations.
The Dutch central bank has imposed an €8.5 million fine on ABN AMRO Bank N.V., citing serious deficiencies in anti-money laundering controls and inadequate customer due diligence procedures between September 2023 and September 2024.
The collapse of Japanese payment processor Zentoshin has triggered ¥115.2 billion in liabilities, forcing regional banks to absorb massive losses and threatening a cascade of restaurant and retail bankruptcies across the nation.
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Malaysia's Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has warned that the financial sector's future hinges on balancing artificial intelligence with human judgment, ethical leadership and investment in talent.
Malaysian authorities have arrested three individuals suspected of defrauding a financial institution through forged documentation to secure a RM20 million loan.
Pertama Digital has been classified as a PN17 company by Bursa Malaysia following the release of its FY2025 audited financial statements, which revealed shareholders' equity fell below mandatory thresholds.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has concluded its investigation into HG Power Transmission, a unit of listed company Rohas Tecnic Bhd, with no action to be taken against the firm or its officials.
Visa, Mastercard, Coinbase and 137 other firms have launched Open Standard, a consortium backing a new dollar-pegged stablecoin called Open USD. The initiative aims to overcome adoption barriers by offering cost-free minting and reserve earnings sharing.
The Bank of England's deputy governor for financial stability says existing regulatory frameworks are insufficient for managing autonomous AI agents in the financial sector, warning that new governance structures may be necessary.