A set of legally binding requirement was released by MAS today to raise the cyber security standards for the financial industry. This move is made with a view to strengthen the cyber resilience and enforce good cyber hygiene for the sector. MAS had sought the...
Articles and Events Summary IRAS considering GST exemption for Digital Payment Tokens This Article summarizes the new regulation pertaining to the exemption of Digital Payment Tokens from Goods and Services Tax (GST). The draft consultation is currently open for...
How to create a strategic Business Continuity Plan in line with MAS regulations What is Business Continuity Planning (BCP)? Business Continuity Planning is the readiness to manage business interruptions in order to provide continuity of services at an...
Following a series of financial crime scandals, including its alleged role in handling money embezzled from the Malaysia state-owned investment fund 1MDB, Deutsche Bank is back in the news. The bank has launched a Client-Data compliance probe after laying off...
MAS is consulting on proposed regulations for VCC insolvency and winding up The Variable Capital Companies Act (“VCC Act”) was passed in Parliament on 1 October 2018. The VCC Act provides the legislative framework for the incorporation, operation, and regulation of a...
