By Iva Karen KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 – Financcial institutions in Malaysia must treat Ongoing Due…
Corporate/Business
Neglecting Data Privacy in Due Diligence Could Cost Firms Dearly
By Iva Karen KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 – As corporate deals and investments surge across Malaysia…
Proposed EPF Health Insurance Scheme Will Be Voluntary, Says Dzulkefly
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) — The government’s proposed health insurance scheme, to be funded through Account 2…
Thorough checks crucial as hidden company owners make overseas deals risky, lawyer cautions
By Iva Karen KUALA LUMPUR, June 19: Companies looking to invest overseas are often faced with…
AirAsia’s 16-Year Skytrax Streak Proves malaysian brand strength – dpm fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) — AirAsia’s recognition as the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline by Skytrax for…
Directors May Be Liable For Poor Due Diligence – Lawyer
By Iva Karen KUALA LUMPUR, June 18: Company directors who fail to conduct proper due diligence…
AI Helps, But Humans Still Key to Spotting Financial Risks
By Iva Karen KUALA LUMPUR, June 17: While technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic…
Beneficial Ownership Rules 2024 A Boost For Financial Integrity
By Iva Karen KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The Companies Act, which was amended in 2024,…
National Heart Institute (IJN) stresses importance of early detection
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15: Early heart screening can save lives and help prevent serious complications as…
Banks perform stronger due dilligence on high-risk clients, and it is not an invasion, says financial crimes investigator
By Iva Karen KUALA LUMPUR, June 13: Financial institutions in Malaysia are strengthening their Enhanced Due…
Malaysia Retains Top Muslim-Friendly Travel Destination Title For 10th Consecutive Year
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) — Malaysia has once again reaffirmed its position as the world’s…
Penang To Host First ‘The Rise’ Summit With 600 Global Tamil Delegates
GEORGE TOWN, June 11 (Bernama) – A total of 600 delegates from 30 countries are expected…
Reasonable suspicion is enough to flag a transaction
By Iva Karen KUALA LUMPUR, June 12: There is no minimum threshold for filing a Suspicious…
Tracing the true source of funds in a digital era no longer linear
By Iva Karen KUALA LUMPUR, June 11: In an era where financial systems span continents and…
1st Meeting Of China-US Economic, Trade Consultation Mechanism Opens In London, Attracting Global Attention
LONDON, June 10 (Bernama-Xinhua) — The first meeting of the China-US economic and trade consultation mechanism opened…
KYC Best Practices Strengthen Financial Integrity
By Iva Karen KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — Know Your Customer (KYC) best practices are becoming…
Chow Leads Delegation To Switzerland, Austria To Advance Penang Hill Cable Car Project
GEORGE TOWN, June 10 (Bernama) — Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow is leading a delegation to Switzerland…
Corporate Due Diligence : A Vital Step in Mergers and Acquisitions
By Iva Karen KULLA LUMPUR, June 9: In Malaysia’s fast-evolving corporate landscape, thorough due diligence has…
China-US Trade Down 9.1 Pct To US$239.7 Bln In Jan-May 2025 – Customs
BEIJING, June 9 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) — China-US trade fell by 9.1 per cent year-on-year to $239.709…
Musk On Trump’s Tax Bill: ‘Bankrupting America Is Not Ok’
WASHINGTON, June 5 (Bernama-dpa) — Tech billionaire Elon Musk has called on United States (US) citizens…
Cross Border Transactions: Under BNM guidelines, banks, MSPs are obliged to explain remittance details, risks, remedies to clients
The following is the final in a series of 10 articles on cross border transactions and…
Cross Border Transactions: A Unified System For Money Transfers Will Improve Audit Trails, Reduce Rejections
The following article is the 8th of a series of 10 articles on cross border transactions…
The Little Vitamin in Palm Oil That Could Change Your Health
by Dr Rahim Said When you think of palm oil, chances are your mind jumps straight to cooking…
Cross Border Transactions: Duty of Care and Negligence in the Return of Remittances by Banks
By Yong Soo Heong The following article is the 7th of a series of 10 articles…