Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)
Asia-Pacific central banks list geopolitics, AI among key challenges
EMEAP, representing monetary authorities from across region, commits to strengthening co-operation
Malaysia holds policy after sanguine economic forecasts
Central bank says trade uncertainties remain but have abated somewhat
Bank notes: July to September 2025
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
BNM cuts growth forecast due to tariff uncertainty
However, Malaysia’s central bank says economy is on “strong footing” amid threat of 25% US levy
Malaysia cuts policy rate after more than a year of holding
Quarter-point reduction to 2.75% is BNM’s first cut in five years
People: April to June 2025
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
BNM governor: trade uncertainty creates obstacles to growth
Central bank cannot be complacent amid “unpredictable” external environment, says Rasheed
People: BNM appoints deputy and assistant governors
CNB makes appointments in internal audit and economic modelling divisions
Bank Negara Malaysia holds policy rate
Central bank has left key rate unchanged for 20 months against backdrop of strong growth
Malaysia launches centralised dispute resolution service
Central bank governor says initiative aims to make it easier to seek redress for financial losses
BNM eases rules on ringgit bond issuances
Change makes it easier for foreign institutions to issue debt denominated in Malaysian currency
Central bankers weigh up prospects for Project Nexus
Policy-makers from Asean states, India and EU discuss goals for multilateral cross-border payments link
BIS shows how to automate cross-border payment compliance
Innovation Hub completes proof of concept with Asia-Pacific countries
Why Bank Negara avoided ‘a confrontational approach’ on 1MDB fraud
Veteran governor says being more outspoken would have damaged the central bank
Malaysia’s Zeti on the key skills needed to be a successful central banker
The Bank Negara veteran speaks about leadership skills, lessons from the AFC and 1MDB crises, her scepticism of inflation targeting, and how the Asia School of Business' masters synthesises theory with practical realities
Malaysia holds policy rate
Decision comes after country posts 5.9% year-on-year growth in Q2 and currency rebounds
Malaysian central bank holds policy rate
BNM expects higher inflation later this year as government phases out fuel subsidies
Malaysia’s Rasheed expects a “bumpy road” for EM currencies
Governor Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour says BNM will intervene if needed ahead of future Fed cut; rules out capital controls but has encouraged institutions to repatriate earnings
BNM’s Rasheed on inflation, growth and currency performance in emerging markets
Bank Negara Malaysia’s governor speaks about balancing inflation and growth, supporting the ringgit, multilateral currency settlement and greening Islamic finance
BIS instant payments trial to move from ‘concept to reality’
India joins Project Nexus as it prepares for “live implementation”
Central Banking Awards 2024 ceremony honours best in field
Shirakawa receives lifetime award and Brazil is named central bank of the year